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David Drake

Sep 23, 1945 - Dec 09, 2023

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Dubuque, IA

Renowned science fiction and fantasy author David Drake is recognized for over 80 books. He sadly passed away on December 10th, 2023, in Silk Hope, North Carolina. Born on September 24th, 1945, Drake, a Vietnam veteran and former lawyer, transitioned to full-time writing in 1981. Drafted into the army in 1970, he served in the 11th Cavalry Regiment during the Vietnam and Cambodia war. Drake's debut, the short story collection ""Hammer’s Slammers,"" emerged in 1979. This offered him a therapeutic...Read More

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