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Patrick Tilley

Patrick Tilley

British science fiction author (1928–2020)

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".

Quick Facts Born, Died ...

Tilley died on 25 May 2020 after a short illness.[2][3]

Bibliography

The Amtrak Wars

  1. Cloud Warrior (1983)
  2. First Family (1985)
  3. Iron Master (1987)
  4. Blood River (1988)
  5. Death-Bringer (1989)
  6. Earth-Thunder (1990)

Other novels

  • Fade-Out (1975)[4]
  • Mission (1981)
  • Xan (1986)
  • Star Wartz: Tales of Adventure from the Rimworld (1995)

References

  1. [1]
    Traditionalist and libertarian themes in science fiction and fantasy: Part Six – Some notable SF works, ESR, 28 September 2009
  2. [2]
    Ansible newsletter
  3. [3]
    Encyclopedia of Science Fiction
  4. [4]
    And intrepid Americans contend with an Alien Force, Chicago Tribune (13 July 1975) (review)


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