Hugh Cook

Novelist

Birthday August 9, 1956

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Nov 8, 2008 (52)

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About

Best known for his Chronicles of an Age of Darkness fantasy and science fiction series, he also wrote the Oceans of Light trilogy, the science fiction novel The Shift, and numerous short stories.

Before Fame

He published his debut work, Plague Summer, when he was in his mid-twenties.

Trivia

He published many of his works on his "Zen Virus" website.

Family Life

He grew up in England and on the Pacific island of Banaba. After studying in New Zealand, he settled in Japan with his wife and child.

Associated With

He and Australian author Keith Taylor both wrote numerous works of fantasy and science fiction.