At the time of his death in 2001, dickson was writing antagonist, the tale of bleys ahrens turn toward darkness. He was inducted into the science fiction and fantasy hall of fame in 2000. The childe cycle is an unfinished series of science fiction novels by canadian writer gordon r. Gordon rupert dickson november 1, 1923 january 31, 2001 was a canadian american science fiction writer.
Over several years, david wixon, dicksons trusted assistant, has finished this major addition to the childe cycle, which ben bova called the grandest saga in the history of science. Gordon rupert dickson november 1, 1923 january 31, 2001 was a canadianamerican science fiction writer. Gordon rupert dickson november 1, 1923 january 31, 2001 was a canadian american. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Donal graeme was a dorsai, a mercenary soldier, and also a mutant gifted with insight into the path forward for the human race. Wixon has brilliantly finished the longawaited book, working from dickson. Buy antagonist by gordon r dickson, david w wixon online at alibris. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions.
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