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Allan Cole's
World Of Fantasy & Science Fiction
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ALLAN COLE is a best-selling author, screenwriter and
former prize-winning newsman. The son of a CIA operative, Cole was
raised in Europe, the Middle East and the Far East. His books include
the groundbreaking science fiction series, Sten,
classic fantasy novels such as the Timura
Trilogy, and The Lords Of Terror; the
landmark Vietnam novel, A Reckoning For Kings, and
the thriller, MacGregor. For details, see his
biography. This site is the creation of
Joel Cash, Webmaster extraordinaire and Allan’s
right hand man for lo these many years
BULLETIN:
THE FAR KINGDOMS DISCOVERED AGAIN - This remarkable quartette
of fantasy novels, written by Allan and his late partner – Chris Bunch –
will be republished under the banner of Wildside Book’s Classic SF &
Fantasy line. Even better news: Master cover artist Thomas Kidd’s
original covers will grace the four novels. Want details?
Of course, you do.
A PROUD FATHER ANNOUNCES - the debut of his son's first book!
JASON ALLAN COLE's 50 ROOMS - is officially on sale at
bookstores and online venues worldwide. This collection of compelling
short stories about homeless youths surviving on the streets of Los
"Angels heralds the coming of a major new literary talent. Want to know
more? Here is Jason's
homepage. Want to know more than that? Here
is Jason's MySpace.
Most importantly, here is where you can get buy the book right this
minute!
Amazon.com;
Barnes & Noble. My Canadian and UK readers can
get the books here.
Jason'sbook is also available at as an inexpensive (half the price) and
downloadable E-Book at all popular e-book sites, including
Fictionwise.
WHEN THE GODS SLEPT & WOLVES OF THE GODS – The first two books of
the Timura Trilogy – are back on the racks as part of the Dorchester/Wildside
Books Classics In Fantasy series. The third book – The Gods Awaken –
will be appearing soon. Details.
‘THE BLACKSMITH’S DAUGHTER” – Allan’s tale about the young
girl who forged King Arthur’s magical sword has been chosen for the new
Amazon Shorts program. It can be
downloaded here for only 49 cents.
Late Breaking News
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THE FAR KINGDOMS : BACK IN PRINT
- This critically acclaimed quartette was considered one
of the best fantasy series of the 90’s. Two of the four books were
finalists in World SF/Fantasy competitions. All four of the covers – by
Tom Kidd – were winners of the World SF/Fantasy cover art competition.
The books are being republished under the Wildside/Dorchester Books
Classics In SF & Fantasy banner. In order, the titles are:
The Far Kingdoms,
A Warrior’s Tale,
Kingdoms Of The Night, and
The Warrior Returns. The first three books were written by Allan and
the late Chris Bunch.
The fourth book was written solo by Allan. Stay tuned for details on the
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LORDS OF
TERROR – TWO BOOKS FOR ONE: For a limited time and a limited
number of readers, Allan is offering a free fantasy book to anyone (in
the U.S.) who buys a copy of “The
Lords Of Terror.” Just
email proof
of purchase and include your snail mail address and the second
fantasy novel will be sent to you free of any charge. The novel, by
Allan Cole and Russian fantasy master Nick Perumov made literary history
when it was published – it is the first and only novel written by an
American/Russian writing team. “Lords” asks this question, which become
more intriguing by the day: What if the Cold War never ended? What if a
demonic cabal altered history to feed off a hatred that could never end?
And then kept Americans and Russians on the razor-edge of war for a
thousand years to satisfy that hunger? The answer thrilled hundreds of
thousands of Russian readers, who kept the book on the best-seller list
for nearly two years. Finally, it is available to English-language
readers. Early reviews have been praiseworthy. For example, J. A.
Kaszuba Locke - Bookloons.com (continued)
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THOSE CLASSIC TIMURAS:
The Timura books novels are among the very first Fantasy and Science
Fiction books issued in the new “classics” program under Dorchester
Publishing and Wildside Books “Cosmos Publishing” banner. The trilogy
includes:
When The Gods Slept,
Wolves Of The Gods, and
The Gods Awaken. If you missed the series first time out these six
dollar paperback editions (cheaper even then the used editions, when you
consider the high mailing costs used book dealers charge) are an
inexpensive way to find out what all the shouting was about in fantasy
circles world-wide. The first two books can be purchased here:
When The Gods Slept,
Wolves Of The Gods, and “The Gods Awaken,” which is only weeks away
from publication, so stay tuned. Of course, all three books are still
available in the handsome Wildside omnibus editions: “The Complete
Timuras.” The omnibus (over 740 pages in length) is available in two
versions: A relatively inexpensive, but attractive
trade paperback edition and a handsome
collector’s hardback edition. For collectors,
email Allan for personal handling of special autographed editions.
For readers who would just like to have an autographed label for their
books
click here to send your snail mail address requesting the
autographed labels and they will be mailed to you for free.
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MAC LANDS NEW PUBLISHER –
The beach bum hero of Allan’s thriller – one, Addison Mizner Flagler
Titus Broward (call me ‘Mac’) MacGregor – just caught a fast wave with
his sailboard. Zumaya Books, the small but prestigious publisher of “Lords
Of Terror,” has taken over publishing duties in a big way, gracing
the book previously known as “Dying Good” with a new title – “MacGregor,”
– a fabulous new cover, and a new, low, low price. Before turning the
book over to Zumaya, Allan did a write-through, recasting many scenes,
while beefing up and adding to the action. Besides being offered in a
handsome trade edition, ‘MacGregor’ is available in most
e-book formats
for as little as $5.94. In his previous incarnation, Mac earned a
fistful of glowing reviews, including one from his hometown newspaper,
the Boca Raton Daily News. Read what much honored critic, Skip
Sheffield,
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E-BOOK BONANZA:
There’s an electronic revolution sweeping the publishing world, with
thousands of titles available for downloading, including many of Allan’s
novels. The even better news is that these e-books are much cheaper than
their paper bound brothers and sisters. Here’s a list of Allan’s e-book
titles and where you can get them:
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CALLING ALL STEN FANS:
At
long last,
all eight books of the
Sten
series are back in print in the English language. Sten and his
heavy-worlder buddy Alex Kilgour had to conquer the entire continent of
Europe to accomplish it. Many millions of books were sold in German,
Russian, Polish – on and on – but the American publisher allowed the
series to fall out of print – despite the anguished e-mails of
hundreds of fans and the fact that the books were still more than
profitable.. Now,
Orbit Books in the U.K. has
rushed
into the breach, publishing all eight novels of this “landmark science
fiction series” in English.
There are a lot of reasons why most decent science
fiction encyclopedias consider Sten a “landmark series.” You have to
read the eight books to find out why and if you are the right sort – the Sten
sort – you’ll be smitten
forever. It takes a special sort of person to enjoy – really dig
into Sten. On the surface, I think you’ll find it is a damned good
page-turning military/science fiction shoot-‘em up. But Sten is more.
Much more. (continued) |
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VIETNAM NOVEL REDISCOVERED
by modern GIs:
"A Reckoning
For Kings" - recently raised from the out-of-print graveyard by
Simon & Schuster, through its Fiction-Wise division, is finding favor
with the troops holding the line in the world's hot spots, like Iraq,
Afghanistan and Bosnia. Allan has received many e-mails from men and
women in uniform adding their personal praise to a book critics have
hailed as one of "the best Vietnam novels ever." To buy the book,
click here.
Set during the Tet Offensive of 1968, "Reckoning" tells the tale of
one of history's greatest battles. It was a battle that America won, but
it was also the battle that cost America the war. After Tet, the American effort
in Vietnam was doomed. For the first - and only - time in fiction,
"Reckoning," tells the story of Vietnam from both points of view.Written
by Allan and his former partner, Chris Bunch, the book deliberately
invites the reader to make up his or her own mind on whether America's
participation in the war was just. (continued) |
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ALL
HAIL 'A COP'S LIFE.' Allan's first nonfiction book - “A
Cop’s Life”
has drawn the highest praise of all - the good opinion of police
officers themselves. Here are just a few of the comments: "'A Cop's
Life'" is a must read by anyone who ever wore the uniform or badge!" -
Robert V. Eddie, Recording Secretary Philadelphia Lodge #5 Fraternal
Order of Police; "If you like the inside story, if you like
dealing with facts and not fluff, then you will love reading 'A Cop's
Life!'"- Michael G. Lutz, President, Pennsylvania Fraternal Order
of Police;
"I
thoroughly enjoyed 'A Cop's Life.'" It was both witty and right on
target." - Bill Pawley Inspector, Retired, Philadelphia Police.
Allan coauthored the book with his uncle, Thomas Grubb, a thirty-year
veteran of the Philadelphia Police. Here's what the dust jacket says
about the book: Christmas, 1953: While the rest of Philadelphia sings
"Jingle Bells," Tom Grubb gets his first taste of a cop's life. Before
he cashes his first paycheck he encounters: A man gutted by a knife-wielding
mugger; A fighting-mad mental case intent on destroying a hospital
emergency room; (continued)
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NEW DVD’S FEATURE OLD
TV SHOWS: As anyone who has been
following this story
knows, Allan broke into Hollywood the same month that he and his
former partner sold the
Sten series.
That era has since been called the “second golden age of
television,” which was the same as the first, but worse. Many of
those programs are now
being offered in dazzling DVD versions by the generous studio and
network bosses, known as The Guys With The Big Telephones, (TGWTBT)
who selflessly supported Allan while he was kick starting his book
career. DVD’s available for sale thus far include everything from
Buck Rogers In The Twenty Fifth Century, to “Quincy,” to “The
Incredible Hulk,” to “The A Team” and “Magnum, PI.” Watch this page
for other programs that Allan contributed to. |
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DROWNED HOPES,
the second thriller in Allan’s “Boca Cycle” hit the stands running,
garnering a wonderful review from
Bookloons.com, one of North America’s most sought after sites for
good books and excellent criticism. Reviewer Reviewer
J. A. Kaszuba Locke said this about “Drowned Hopes” – “Allan George
Cole's new mystery, Drowned Hopes, boasts a plot in which con artists
sting con artists and robbers steal from robbers. The author sweeps the
reader to immediate attention with soundly characterized, fun cast
members, displaying naiveté and human fallibility…” To read the
full review from Bookloons,
click
here.
Drowned Hopes is a most unusual book for Allan, featuring a
most unusual heroine going up against a guy who is probably the nastiest
villain Cole has ever created. If you don’t believe us, read the
Sample Chapters.
Meanwhile, here’s what the book’s about: (continued) |
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MEET WEBMASTER JOEL CASH -
I first met webmaster Joel Cash in 1995. An admirer of the Sten
series, Joel happened upon my new – and very primitive web site -
and a fast friendship was soon formed.
I learned that Joel was a
native of Kansas, a proud father of a son, Nick, and a daughter,
Rachel. At the time of our meeting he’d worked at a grocery chain
for many years, but was parlaying his growing computer expertise
into an important niche of the business. (continued) |
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Copyright © 1995 - 2008
Allan Cole
. All rights reserved worldwide.
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| Last Revised:
April 26, 2008 |
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