David Drake, the author or co-author of over 80 science fiction and fantasy books, passed away on December 10, 2023 in Silk Hope, North Carolina. Drake, a Vietnam veteran and lawyer, turned to writ…
Military Science Fiction Author David Drake, Passes Away at Age 78
https://www.tor.com/2023/12/11/military-science-fiction-author-david-drake-passes-away-at-age-78/
4 Comments
mfdoom@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
Great author, sucks
nukeworker10@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
That sucks. One of my favorite authors. His book Redliners is a really different take on military sci fi, and gives a unique look at the interaction between the military and the society they protect.
fazalmajid@kbin.social · 1 pts · 2y
Thanks for the recommendation. I went on Apple iBooks to buy it, it turns out it’s free.
nukeworker10@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
I hope you like it. One of the best military sci fi writers ever. I loved everything except the Lt. Leary stuff. I couldn't get into those.