Tell us what you like and well recommend books youll love. Go to the disambiguation page to edit author name combination and separation. David drake is an american author of science fiction and fantasy literature. Dave returned to become chapel hills assistant town attorney and to try to. When he was only two years old, way before he learned to read, he fell in love with a poem from the big golden book of poetry, the chickens. I hope this website will provide a little background to readers who want to know something about me.
They were the toughest fighters in the galaxythat is, until they got used up. David drake, an american science fiction and fantasy writer, is one of the major authors of the military science fiction genre. There are usually lots of meaningful conversation and always lots of fun and adventure. David weber upcoming books for 2019 mutineers moon. The fleet is the last line of deep space defense against alien enemies. Join facebook to connect with david drake and others you may know. Servant of the dragon is the third book in the lord of the isles series by david drake and i am currently reading it. Huge problems are discovered and then solved with suprising ease. Below is a list of david drakes books in order of when they were originally published. David drake has been writing for children and teens for decades. In 2010 he helped revamp alices restaurant on lake hopatcong. His books include the genredefining and bestselling hammers slammers series, as well as the nationally bestselling rcn series and his classic novel redliners, which he calls possibly the best thing ive written. He served the next two years in the army, spending 1970 as an enlisted interrogator with. David drake was attending duke university law school when he was drafted.
If you are already one of davids readers, we hope that you will find everything you are looking for. Free ebook offer available to new us subscribers only. Weve teamed with a network of sellers to offer you books that are hardtofind, used, rare or outofprint. Since 1979, he authored and coauthored more than a hundred books, and published many more anthologies and short stories. David drake 1 david drake 1 primary author only david drake disambiguation author division david drake is composed of at least 7 distinct authors, divided by their works.
David was an avid lover of the written word from a very young age. So far it is pretty good with the same kind of elements found in the prior books. For example, on the s website about the david weber books and biography, there are two new books listed for 2018, including a new honor harrington novel by the title of uncompromising honor, and the latest novel in the manticore ascendant series titled a call to vengeance. Flint received his masters degree in history from ucla and was for many years a labor union activist. Upon return he completed his law degree at duke and was for eight years assistant town attorney for chapel hill, north carolina. David drake david drake used books, rare books and new books find all books by david drake and compare prices find signed collectible books by david drake arc riders. Instead, he argues, king philips war was a civil war, whose divisions cut across ethnic lines and tore apart a society composed of english colonizers and native americans alike. With a background in psychology and education he works hard to provide more than just a great story. He attended university of iowa, where he graduated with a degree in history with honors and latin. A list of all david drakes series in reading order. The official website of best selling sciencefiction and fantasy author david weber. Check out monsters of the earth, the new novel in david drakes ongoing chronicles of carce, the books of the elements, available september 3rd governor saxa, of the great city of carce, a.
This is the first of a three volume set presenting for the first time the entire genredefining slammers series in a uniform trade paperback set, with new introductions by major sf figures and new afterwords by david drake. If youre not, huckstering wont change it, and it sure isnt something im comfortable doing. Air and darkness, an intriguing and fantastic adventure, is both an independent novel and the gripping conclusion of the books of the elements, a fourvolume set of fantasies set in carce, an analog of ancient rome by david drake. The matt drake series if you like your books fastpaced, actionpacked and with a healthy dose of humour then the matt drake series is for you. Each book has a description that was provided by the bookseller, so you will find variations in how each book is described. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Flint has also begun a highlypraised fantasy adventure series, so far comprising the philosophical strangler and forward the mage. David drake is one of the major bestseller authors in the american military science fiction and fantasy genres.
David drake has 318 books on goodreads with 227682 ratings. David allen drake the army took david drake from duke law school and sent him on a motorized tour of viet nam and cambodia with the 11th cav, the blackhorse. Upon return he completed his law degree at duke and was for. He was drafted out of law school, served in the army for two years and then returned to school. David drake born september 24, 1945 is an american author of science fiction and fantasy literature. Master of the cauldron by drake, david 2004, hardcover. There are stories and essays from john lambshead, cecelia holland, barry malzberg, continue reading. A vietnam war veteran who has worked as a lawyer, he is now one of the major authors of the military science fiction genre. Make offer david drake mirror of worlds book hardcover. David drake born june 27, 1963 is an american playwright, stage director, actor and author. Baen books published a tribute book in conjunction with world fantasy con in november 2015, where dave, who turned 70 that year, was a special guest. He has worked at the stage house inn in scotch plains, new jersey, established the restaurant david drake with business partner jim kennedy in rahway, new jersey, and was executive chef at the daryl wine bar in new brunswick, new jersey until 2009. Northworld by drake, david and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. David drake was born on september 24, 1945, to a middle class family in iowa.
Shop the latest titles by david drake at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Sometimes described as americas deadliest war, king philips war proved a critical turning point in the history of new england, leaving english colonists decisively in command of the region at the expense of native peoples. Discount prices on books by david drake, including titles like minority shareholders 6e. The second in the books of the elements series continues this strong, readable and enjoyable fantasy series. Two incandescent novels of journey and battle across the stars set in david drake s bestselling hammers slammers universe together for the first time in one megavolume. Drake graduated phi beta kappa from the university of iowa, majoring in history with honors and latin. A vietnam war veteran who has worked as a lawyer, he is now a writer in the military science fiction genre. New entry in david drakes landmark rcn series adventures beyond the edge of the known universe the truce between cinnabar and the alliance is holding, and the republic of cinnabar navy is able to explore regions of the galaxy without the explorers being swept up in a. David drakes most popular book is hammers slammers.
Lord of the isles by david drake, servant of the dragon by david drake, queen of demons by david drake, with the lightnings. He served the next two years in the army, spending 1970 as an enlisted interrogator with the 11th armored cavalry in vietnam and cambodia. Baens combined volume due out january 3 2012 reprints cross the stars continue reading. David drake books list of books by author david drake. According to drake, the interdependence that developed between english and indian in the years leading up to the war helps explain its notorious brutality. In this novel of magical menace to the survival of all humanity, david drake introduces a new fantasy world, carce, based on europe during the later roman empire. Get the best deals on david drake hardcover books when you shop the largest online selection at. Although traditionally understood as an inevitable clash of cultures or as a classic example of conflict on the frontier between indians and whites, in the view of james. Below is a list of david drake and bill fawcetts fleet books in order of when they were originally published which is the same as their chronological order. Get the best deals on david drake hardcover books when you shop the largest online. He learned new skills, saw interesting sights, and met exotic people who hadnt run fast enough to get away. Jun 04, 2019 this is the first of a three volume set presenting for the first time the entire genredefining slammers series in a uniform trade paperback set, with new introductions by major sf figures and new afterwords by david drake. Isbn 9780446601528 9780446601528 softcover, aspect, 1995. Get the best deals on david drake books when you shop the largest online selection at.
New from joanna gaines, a brand new collection of recipes for gatherings shop all joanna gaines books. Other times than peace by david drake and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Each volume will also include a slammers story not collected in previous slammers books. With david drake he has written five popular novels in the belisarius series. He served the next two years in the army, spending 1970 as an enlisted interrogator with the 11th armored cavalry in viet nam and cambodia. Enjoy a romp through the archaeological thriller genre with an elite team tasked to investigate events that could threaten the safety of nations. Order of fleet books the fleet is a series of military science fiction anthologies edited by david drake and bill fawcett. A new title, uncompromising honor, was added to the library. David drake, best known for his military sf, is the author or coauthor of more than sixty books, including out of the waters and monsters of. Mixing atlantis and native americans with drakes alternate rome yields an exciting tour of the distant past and a far future.
I figure if youre here, youre probably interested in my work. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. David drake became a published novelist in 1979 when he published both hammers slammers and the standalone novel the dragon lord. We will send you one email a month notifying you of any hot new books announced or coming out. He is best known as the author and original performer of the night larry kramer kissed me, for which he received a village voice obie award, a 1994 dramalogue award for outstanding solo performance, and a robbie stevens frontiers magazine award for the same. Online and instore available instore filter results sort. Major arthur farrell and the troops of strike force company c41. David drake was born on september 24, 1945, in dubuque, iowa. David drake books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Release date new old release date old new name az name za price lowhigh price highlow publish date old new publish date new old latest updates old new latest updates new old.
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