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Allan Cole


Born
in Philadelphia, The United States
November 19, 1943

Died
March 29, 2019

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Genre
Science Fiction & Fantasy, Mystery & Thrillers, Nonfiction


Allan Cole was an American author and television writer, who wrote or co-wrote nearly thirty books.The son of a CIA operative, Cole was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and raised in Europe, the Middle East and the Far East. He collaborated with Chris Bunch on the Sten science fiction series, as well the Far Kingdoms Series, and the historical novels, A Reckoning For Kings and Daughter Of Liberty.

He co-authored a non-fiction book A Cop's Life with his uncle, Thomas Grubb; and a fantasy novel Lords Of Terror with Russian author Nick Perumov.His solo books include the fantasy novels that make up the Timura Trilogy and the thrillers, Dying Good and Drowned Hopes.

He sold more than a hundred television episodes, including ones for Quincy, ...more

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Average rating: 3.99 · 12,767 ratings · 445 reviews · 79 distinct works • Similar authors
The Far Kingdoms (Anteros, #1)
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3.63 avg rating — 503 ratings — published 1993 — 21 editions
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Wizard of the Winds (Tales ...
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The Warrior's Tale (Anteros...
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Wolves of the Gods (Tales o...
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Kingdoms of the Night (Ante...
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The Gods Awaken (Tales of t...
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A Reckoning for Kings
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Sten and the Mutineers
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The Warrior Returns (Antero...
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Series by Allan Cole

The Far Kingdoms The Warrior's Tale Kingdoms of the Night The Warrior Returns
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Wizard of the Winds Wolves of the Gods The Gods Awaken
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A Daughter of Liberty A Reckoning for Kings The Wars of the Shannons
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“We pour anything. Or if it doesn’t pour, we’ll get you the needle, the inhaler, or a suppository blank.”
― Allan Cole, Vortex
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“never”
― Allan Cole, The Far Kingdoms
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