Patrick Tilley
Patrick Tilley (4 July 1928 – 25 May 2020) was a British science fiction author best known for The Amtrak Wars series of books – a futureworld epic set on the eve of the fourth millennium in a world emerging from the ravages of a dimly understood global holocaust.[1] The name "Amtrak" – appropriated by a specific group of survivors – is a name remembered from what is called "The Old Time".
Patrick Tilley | |
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| Born | July 4, 1928 Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom |
| Died | May 25, 2020 (aged 91) |
| Occupation | Writer, screenwriter, artist |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Durham University |
| Period | 1975–1995 (as writer) |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Notable works | The Amtrak Wars series |
Bibliography
The Amtrak Wars
- Cloud Warrior (1983)
- First Family (1985)
- Iron Master (1987)
- Blood River (1988)
- Death-Bringer (1989)
- Earth-Thunder (1990)
Other novels
- Fade-Out (1975)[4]
- Mission (1981)
- Xan (1986)
- Star Wartz: Tales of Adventure from the Rimworld (1995)
References
- Traditionalist and libertarian themes in science fiction and fantasy: Part Six – Some notable SF works, ESR, 28 September 2009
- Ansible newsletter
- Encyclopedia of Science Fiction
- And intrepid Americans contend with an Alien Force, Chicago Tribune (13 July 1975) (review)
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