Aaron Allston (1960–2014)
Author of Wraith Squadron
About the Author
Aaron Allston was born in Corsicana, Texas on December 8, 1960. He attended the University of Texas, at Austin, briefly, intending to study journalism, but after a semester at the university and a year working for The Austin American Statesman newspaper, he found he did not particularly like either show more college or journalism. At that point, he went to work for Space Gamer magazine and quickly moved up to the position of editor. He also began designing supplements to role-playing games, such as Dungeons and Dragons, on a freelance basis. By 1983, he was working full-time as a freelance game designer and editor. His first novel, Web of Danger, was based on the Top Secret/S.I. game line. His other works include the Wraith Squadron series for the Star Wars Expanded Universe line, Galatea in 2-D, and Doc Sidhe. He died from heart failure on February 27, 2014. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
Image credit: photo taken by Larry D. Moore; from Wikimedia Commons
Series
Works by Aaron Allston
Dawn of the Emperors: Thyatis and Alphatia (Dungeons and Dragons Gazetteer Official Game Accessory) (1989) 49 copies
Star Wars - Legacy of the Force (Books 1-9, Betrayal, Bloodlines, Tempest, Exile, Sacrifice, Inferno, Fury, Revelation,… (2007) 4 copies
Aaron Allston 3 copies
The League of Spies 3 copies
The Space Gamer Number 63 2 copies
Five by Five (Five by Five, #1) 2 copies
Star Wars X-Wing Series- Books 1-5:Rogue Squadron, Wedge's Gamble, The Kryptos Trap, The Bacta War & Wraith… (1997) — Author — 2 copies
Justice Inc. 1 copy
Adventurers Club No. 11 1 copy
Space Gamer Number 65 1 copy
Adventurers Club No. 10 1 copy
Crime Fighter 1 copy
Epistoleros {short story} 1 copy
DONE Fantasy Gamer #2 1 copy
Adventurers Club No. 7 1 copy
Adventurers Club No. 9 1 copy
Associated Works
Web of Danger/Acolytes of Darkness (Double Agent Books) (1988) — some editions — 11 copies, 1 review
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- Legal name
- Allston, Aaron Dale
- Birthdate
- 1960-12-08
- Date of death
- 2014-02-27
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Corsicana, Texas, USA
- Place of death
- Springfield, Missouri, USA
- Places of residence
- Round Rock, Texas, USA
Denton, Texas, USA
Austin, Texas, USA - Education
- University of Texas, Austin
- Occupations
- computer games creator
novelist - Relationships
- Allston, Tom Dale (father)
Boehm, Rose Binford (mother) - Organizations
- Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America
- Agent
- Russell Galen
- Short biography
- Aaron Dale Allston (December 8, 1960 – February 27, 2014) was an American game designer and author of many science fiction books, notably Star Wars novels. His works as a game designer include game supplements for role-playing games, several of which served to establish the basis for products and subsequent development of TSR's Dungeons & Dragons game setting Mystara.
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Statistics
- Works
- 114
- Also by
- 10
- Members
- 15,267
- Popularity
- #1,495
- Rating
- 3.8
- Reviews
- 137
- ISBNs
- 209
- Languages
- 6
- Favorited
- 26
Unfortunately, Exile does little to excite readers, or surprise anyone within the story. In fact, most of the characters feel emotionally detached, as if even they were bored with the story. In the past, Allston has written highly engaging, entertaining and detailed prose, regarding space battles, or even ground-based military incursions. Exile offers little of this material, however.
Most of the book follows Ben Skywalker, a character who--until now--has seen little individual and up-close-and-personal time in the series. Sadly, there's nothing new or interesting here to capture the reader's attention. It feels very much like what it is: a filler until the next hardcover, which is a shame; Allston is a much better author than this book represents, and it certainly does him no justice.
The ending feels especially weak and contrived, prompting more questions, than providing answers. Though still a fast-paced read, it lacks the excitement to stand out in the crowded field of Star Wars literature.… (more)