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Michael A. Stackpole is the multiple New York Times bestselling author of over forty fantasy and science fiction novels, his best known books written in the Star Wars(R) universe, including I, Jedi and Rogue Squadron, as well as the X-Wing graphic novel series. He has also written in the Conan, Pathfinder, BattleTech and World of Warcraft universes, among others. Currently the Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing at Arizona State University Distinguished Writer-in-Residence, Stackpole's other honors include: Induction into the Academy Gaming Arts and Design Hall of Fame, a Parsec Award for Best Podcast Short Story, and a Topps's selection as Best Star Wars(R) Comic Book Writer. Stackpole is the first author to sell work in Apple's App Store, and he's been an advocate for authors taking advantage of the digital revolution.
Highly recommended for readers of military science fiction and the Gears of War universe. A surprisingly different but fascinating look at the Gears characters - Borg.com PRAISE FOR GEARS OF WAR 3: Gears of War 3 represents state-of-the-art design and gameplay where you become the king badass among a gory world of bad-asses. IGN A masterpiece of exciting gameplay and emotional storytelling that stands head and shoulders above its predecessors. Even if you don't remember where you were on Emergence Day, this is one adventure you won't soon forget. GameSpot This isn't a game you'll be bored with in a month, and it will last many fans years... Wired Gears of War 3 is awesome. The campaign is epic, with action sequences that are more intense, weapons that are more powerful, enemies that are more formidable and heroes that are more relatable than ever before. Games Radar PRAISE FOR GEARS 5: Gears 5 is one of the most visually stunning games ever crafted. Sam Bryford, The Verge The Coalition has simply knocked it out of the park with Gears 5. Elton Jones, Heavy Amazing. No matter which mode you approach it from, Gears 5 is an incredibly fun and polished game. Ryan McCaffrey, IGN Opening the door to more creative and meaningful artistic direction helps titles restore energy to games. Gears 5 feels like one of the most fast-paced, exciting titles in the series Esquire PRAISE FOR AUTHOR MICHAEL A. STACKPOLE: Mike Stackpole... can draw readily on considerable experience. When he wants to be tough, or whimsical, or demented, it is not the chore it might be for many another. He has it all there, ready. Roger Zelazny, author of the Chronicles of Amber I think that Michael A. Stackpole is incapable of writing a book that isn't imaginative, intelligent and sympathetic Stephen R. Donaldson, author of the Thomas Covenant series PRAISE FOR FORTRESS DRACONIS BY MICHAEL A. STACKPOLE: A compelling and engaging escape. Publishers Weekly A powerful epic fantasy that is wholly grounded in the gritty realism of battlefields and sacrifices. Romantic Times
