David Drake
AmericanScience FictionSpace OperaEpic Fantasyb. 1945 — d. 2023
David A. Drake (September 24, 1945 – December 10, 2023) was an American author best known for military science fiction and fantasy, including the Hammer's Slammers series, the RCN space-opera novels, and the Lord of the Isles fantasy sequence. A Vietnam veteran and trained attorney, Drake turned to full-time writing in 1981 and published over 80 books across a forty-year career. He was noted for realistic military detail, historical influences, and collaborations with other genre authors.
Notable Works
["Hammer's Slammers", 'RCN series (Republic/RCN novels)', 'Lord of the Isles series']
