Dylan McFadyen

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Dylan has been writing science fiction stories since he was old enough to write. He’s been writing original science fiction stories—discounting admittedly awesome fully illustrated Star Trek and Star Wars fan fiction—since he was twelve.

Other than sci-fi and storytelling, Dylan loves history (which is just another form of storytelling, if you think about it). He has a master’s degree in international relations and conflict, and to this day spends as much time reading history as anything else.

When not reading or writing, Dylan enjoys spending time with his lovely wife, Victoria, particularly watching yet more stories, from brilliant favorites like Battlestar Galactica and The Expanse, to joyously terrible films like Miami Connection and Samu
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Dylan McFadyen The mystery of where my once-lustrous hair went. I think it'd be a boring book.…moreThe mystery of where my once-lustrous hair went. I think it'd be a boring book.(less)
Dylan McFadyen I got The Lost Fleet: Boundless by Jack Campbell as a gift for Christmas and I still haven't gotten to it, so I'm looking forward to that.

I was also …more
I got The Lost Fleet: Boundless by Jack Campbell as a gift for Christmas and I still haven't gotten to it, so I'm looking forward to that.

I was also hoping to re-read one of my all-time favorite books, Steven Pressfield's Gates of Fire - it's been a few too many years since the last time.

On the history front, I've been eagerly awaiting Volume 3 of James Holland's excellent War in the West series. But, it seems I'll have to wait a little longer than that, so I'll have to find another history book to fill that slot. I am open to recommendations!(less)
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Lessons of War by Dylan McFadyen
"A excellent story that makes for a great read. Took a little to really get into it but when I did I couldn’t put it down. Well written, with a good plot and obviously as a part of a series leaving you hanging at the end whilst wanting more."
Lessons of War by Dylan McFadyen
"Dylan McFadyen has done it again! As with his Oblivion's Galaxy books, Lessons of War has an energy that transcends the page and takes hold of you. As compelling and exciting as the story is––no spoiler alerts, but the action starts immediately––ther" Read more of this review »
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