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'''Joe Dever''' (b. [[1956]], [[Chingford]] (northeast [[London]]), [[England]]) is an award-winning [[Britain|British]] [[fantasy|fantasist]] and [[game designer]], best known as the author of the internationally popular ''[[Lone Wolf (gamebooks)|Lone Wolf]]'' series of [[Young adult literature|young-adult]] [[gamebook]]s. The Lone Wolf gamebooks, set in the fantasy world of [[Magnamund]], have been published in over 30 countries, translated into 18 languages, and have sold in excess of 9 million copies worldwide since 1984. In addition to ''Lone Wolf'', he has also created two other role-playing gamebook series (''[[Freeway Warrior]]'' and ''[[Combat Heroes]]'') and designed several best-selling [[computer and video games]] for [[personal computer|PCs]] and [[video game console|consoles]].
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'''Joe Dever''' (b. [[1956]], [[Chingford]] (northeast [[London]]), [[England]]) is an award-winning [[Britain|British]] [[fantasy|fantasist]] and [[game designer]], best known as the author of the internationally popular ''[[Lone Wolf (gamebooks)|Lone Wolf]]'' series of [[Young adult literature|young-adult]] [[gamebook]]s. The Lone Wolf gamebooks, set in the fantasy world of [[Magnamund]], have been published in over 30 countries, translated into 18 languages, and have sold in excess of 9 million copies worldwide since 1984. In addition to ''Lone Wolf'', he has also created two other role-playing gamebook series (''[[Freeway Warrior]]'' and ''[[Combat Heroes]]'') and designed several best-selling [[computer and video games]] for [[personal computer|PCs]] and [[video game console|consoles]]. In 1982, Joe Dever won the [[Advanced Dungeons & Dragons]] World Championships in [[Baltimore, Maryland]], [[United States|USA]].
In 1982, Joe Dever won the [[Advanced Dungeons & Dragons]] World Championships in [[Baltimore, Maryland]], [[United States|USA]].


During June-August 2005, Dever underwent extensive surgery for bi-lateral [[kidney]] [[cancer]], involving a partial [[nephrectomy]] of the right kidney, and a full [[nephrectomy]] (removal) of the left kidney. The surgical team was directed by Mr J.L.Peters of Whipps Cross University Hospital London. It proceeded without complications and subsequently Dever made a remarkably swift recovery, having retained sufficient kidney function to lead a normal life without any need for [[dialysis]] or renal drug treatments.
During June-August 2005, Dever underwent extensive surgery for bi-lateral [[kidney]] [[cancer]], involving a partial [[nephrectomy]] of the right kidney, and a full [[nephrectomy]] (removal) of the left kidney. The surgical team was directed by Mr J.L.Peters of Whipps Cross University Hospital London. It proceeded without complications and subsequently Dever made a remarkably swift recovery, having retained sufficient kidney function to lead a normal life without any need for [[dialysis]] or renal drug treatments. [http://www.projectaon.org Project Aon] is a [[non-profit organization]] that publishes some of Dever's Lone Wolf books on the [[internet]]. Dever plans on releasing the last four books of the New Order series in some form after his collaboration on the new Lone Wolf RPG.[http://lobo-solitario.com/informacion/viejas/2005/200512.htm]

[http://www.projectaon.org Project Aon] is a [[non-profit organization]] that publishes some of Dever's Lone Wolf books on the [[internet]]. Dever plans on releasing the last four books of the New Order series in some form after his collaboration on the new Lone Wolf RPG.[http://lobo-solitario.com/informacion/viejas/2005/200512.htm]


==Bibliography==
==Bibliography==
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===Freeway Warrior===
===Freeway Warrior===

*''Freeway Warrior 1: Highway Holocaust'' (1988)
*''Freeway Warrior 1: Highway Holocaust'' (1988)
*''Freeway Warrior 2: Slaughter Mountain Run'' (1989)
*''Freeway Warrior 2: Slaughter Mountain Run'' (1989)

Revision as of 20:18, 3 July 2006

Joe Dever
File:Joedever.JPG
Born1956
Chingford, United Kingdom
Occupationauthor, game designer
Genrefantasy

Joe Dever (b. 1956, Chingford (northeast London), England) is an award-winning British fantasist and game designer, best known as the author of the internationally popular Lone Wolf series of young-adult gamebooks. The Lone Wolf gamebooks, set in the fantasy world of Magnamund, have been published in over 30 countries, translated into 18 languages, and have sold in excess of 9 million copies worldwide since 1984. In addition to Lone Wolf, he has also created two other role-playing gamebook series (Freeway Warrior and Combat Heroes) and designed several best-selling computer and video games for PCs and consoles. In 1982, Joe Dever won the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons World Championships in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

During June-August 2005, Dever underwent extensive surgery for bi-lateral kidney cancer, involving a partial nephrectomy of the right kidney, and a full nephrectomy (removal) of the left kidney. The surgical team was directed by Mr J.L.Peters of Whipps Cross University Hospital London. It proceeded without complications and subsequently Dever made a remarkably swift recovery, having retained sufficient kidney function to lead a normal life without any need for dialysis or renal drug treatments. Project Aon is a non-profit organization that publishes some of Dever's Lone Wolf books on the internet. Dever plans on releasing the last four books of the New Order series in some form after his collaboration on the new Lone Wolf RPG.[1]

Bibliography

Lone Wolf

Only the first 20 were available in the United States; the last 8 were never printed in the US. It should be noted that the American editions of books 13-20 were abridged versions and thus are shorter than the UK editions.

Companion Book

A book about the world of Magnamund; Northern Magnamund where Lone Wolf's adventures takes place and Southern Magnamund where Grey Star's adventures takes place. In this Companion all countries are described, the Darklords, Giak language, Board game and even a little solo adventure where you play Banedon.

Freeway Warrior

  • Freeway Warrior 1: Highway Holocaust (1988)
  • Freeway Warrior 2: Slaughter Mountain Run (1989)
  • Freeway Warrior 3: The Omega Zone (1989)
  • Freeway Warrior 4: California Countdown (1989)

The Freeway Warrior series of gamebooks are set in a post-apocalyptic, Mad Max-like world.

Combat Heroes

  • Combat Heroes 1: White Warlord (1986)
  • Combat Heroes 1: Black Baron (1986)
  • Combat Heroes 2: Scarlet Sorcerer (1987)
  • Combat Heroes 2: Emerald Enchanter (1987)

The Combat Heroes gamebooks are illustrated adventures. Each paragraph is a full-page picture representing what the player sees, with two modes. Alone, the aim is to escape from a maze. In one-on-one play, two players are duelling in a maze. Each player has a different book ; at a given page, the illustration shows an empty corridor; when the other character is in sight (i.e. the player read given page numbers), the player has to turn to another page showing the other opponent's position in the corridor. Combat is then resolved before the game continues.

The World of Lone Wolf

  • World of Lone Wolf 1: Grey Star the Wizard (1985)
  • World of Lone Wolf 2: The Forbidden City (1985)
  • World of Lone Wolf 3: Beyond the Nightmare Gate (1986)
  • World of Lone Wolf 4: War of the Wizards (1986)

The World of Lone Wolf series was written by Ian Page and cowritten by Joe Dever.

Legends of Lone Wolf

  • Legends of Lone Wolf 1: Eclipse of the Kai (1989)
  • Legends of Lone Wolf 2: The Dark Door Opens (1989)
  • Legends of Lone Wolf 3: Sword of the Sun (1989)
  • Legends of Lone Wolf 4: Hunting Wolf (1990)
  • Legends of Lone Wolf 5: The Claws of Helgedad (1991)
  • Legends of Lone Wolf 6: The Sacrifice of Ruanon (1991)
  • Legends of Lone Wolf 7: The Birthplace (1992)
  • Legends of Lone Wolf 8: The Book of the Magnakai (1992)
  • Legends of Lone Wolf 9: The Tellings (1993)
  • Legends of Lone Wolf 10: The Lorestone of Varetta (1993)
  • Legends of Lone Wolf 11: The Secret of Kazan-Oud (1994)
  • Legends of Lone Wolf 12: The Rotting Land (1994)

The Legends of Lone Wolf series co-authored with John Grant.

Only the first four were available in the United States (though Sword of the Sun was divided into two separate volumes, The Tides of Treachery and Sword of the Sun). The books contradicted much of the established canon (fiction) in the Lone Wolf gamebooks and are a seen as a controversial addition to the series by many fans.

Graphic novels

"PhoneQuest" Interactive Telephone Adventures

  • Lone Wolf: The Forbidden Tower (1989)
  • Alien Intruder (1990)
  • Ninja (1990)
  • Tomb of the Sphinx (1990)
  • Vampire Hunter (1990)
  • Lone Wolf: The Fortress of Doom (1991)

Lone Wolf Audiobooks

  • Eclipse of the Kai (1992)
  • The Dark Door Opens (1993)

Computer and video game design

References

External links

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