Some months i add a dozen books to my library and sometimes i allow my reading to go months without opening a book. Kent, 57, of acequia and rupert, passed away thursday, oct. Kent, including the ultimate history of video games. I go through reading spurts the way teens go through growth spurts. The clone apocalypse a clone republic novel book 10. And when the military brass decide to blame the clones for the decimation of the u. Next to the setting and the strong and enjoyable characters of clone republic. The clone betrayal view our feature on steven kents the clone betrayal.
The series is explicitly military science fiction and takes place about 500 years from now, when humanity has expanded across the galaxy and universe. After publishing the 600page the ultimate history of video games, kent satisfied his pacmanangst and set his sights on fiction. Kent is a writer who not only contributes to video game journalism but also writes military science fiction novels kent was born in california and raised in hawaii. Kent born august 28, 1960, son of woodworker ron kent, is an american writer, known for both video game journalism and military science fiction novels. Blackstone publishing is releasing my next book, 100 fathoms below, on october 9. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. His articles have appeared in usa today, rolling stone, replay, wired, next generation, and numerous other publications. The clone betrayal view our feature on steven kent s the clone betrayal. At the height of the cold war, the crew of the submarine uss roanoke are about to play a dangerous game of cat and mouse with not only the soviet navy, but also a sinister killer lurking aboa.
From pong to pokemonthe story behind the craze that touched our lives and changed the world, and the clone redemption, and more on. Kent and nicholas kaufman have created a retro horror story in the vein of a stephen king novel. Kent has also appeared on cnn, the cbs morning show, and the nbc nightly news. Author steven l kents complete list of books and series in order, with the latest. Without reading very many other books about the history of video games and the companies that create them, i would have to say that for me, this is an accurate statement.
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Jun 16, 2010 inside the games you grew up with but never forgotwith all the whiz, bang, pop, and shimmer of a glowing arcade. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. The gaming book club the ultimate history of video games. Kent has published several books dealing with video and computer games as well as a series of military science fiction novels about a marine named. The history of video games is expected early next year. Jan 30, 2016 the return of a series noone remembered, here i look at the ultimate history of video games by steven l kent. Kent is the author of the rogue clone series of military science fiction novels as well as the ultimate history of video games. Kent and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The gaming book club the ultimate history of video games by. Having just submitted the clone elite, the fourth book in his wayson harris trilogy, kent is currently writing a standalone scifi novel while he develops a new. Kent is the author of the clone republic, the ultimate history of video games, and the upcoming childrens book melanie medusa madison. The return of a series noone remembered, here i look at the ultimate history of video games by steven l kent. The clone soldiers of the enlisted mans empire, formerly members of the unified authoritys powerful military, believe they have finally secured their freedom.
Rogue clone kindle edition by kent, steven l download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the clone apocalypse a clone republic novel book 10. Born in california but raised in hawaii, novelistvideo game fanatic steven l. Kents fourth novel chronicling the military life clone soldier wayson harris. Kent has been there to record the craze from the very beginning. Stephen kent musician, didgeridooambient musician stephen kent network security born 1951, american pioneer of network security systems, recipient of internet hall of fame stephen a. But he is unique, possessing independence of thought. The editors at blackstone have done a fabulous job. Kent has published several books dealing with video and computer games as well as a series of military science fiction novels about a marine named wayson harris. The shack book exposed part 1 of 2 preached at faithful. From its origins in the research labs of the 1940s to the groundbreaking success of the.
As a freelance journalist, he has written for the seattle times, parade, usa today, the chicago tribune, msnbc, the japan. Kent turned a lifelong joystick addiction into a 15year gig writing for publications like msnbc, boys life, usa today, chicago tribune, and japan times. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. This engrossing book tells the incredible tale of how this backroom novelty transformed into a cultural phenomenon. Kent served as a missionary from 1979 to 1981, serving a spanishspeaking mission with migrant farm workers in southern idaho. Kents fourth entry in the wayson harris saga three more to come, the author says in his afterword, harris along with his mercenary pal ray freeman, of course finds himself on a wintry planet, under siege by the aliens met briefly in the previous installment. Kent is an american author, best known for the clone series of military science fiction and his. Steven was born march 9, 1952, in rupert, idaho, to ira b.
Kent and the clone republic novels a skillful storyteller. Review copy received originally published in the us by ace science fiction, 2006. Stephen kent musician, didgeridooambient musician stephen kent network security born 1951, american pioneer of network security systems, recipient of internet hall of fame. The ultimate history of video games reveals everything you ever wanted to know and more about the unforgettable games that changed the world, the visionaries who made them, and the fanatics who played them. Steven l kent describes these scenes in a very vivid and colourful way that. The clone apocalypse a clone republic novel book 10 kindle edition by kent, steven l download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Jul 25, 2011 discover book depositorys huge selection of steven l kent books online. Kent is an american author, best known for the clone series of military science fiction and his video game journalism. Oct 02, 2001 the ultimate history of video games is an impressive name for any book, and weighing in at 624 pages, you would think that steven l. Through meticulous research and personal interviews with hundreds of industry luminaries, youll read firsthand accounts of. Kent s fourth entry in the wayson harris saga three more to come, the author says in his afterword, harris along with his mercenary pal ray freeman, of course finds himself on a wintry planet, under siege by the aliens met briefly in the previous installment. Kent, author and video game historian, has written for wired, boys life, rolling stone, msnbc, and numerous other publications. Long live the champion my life among the heavyweights. He is the author of the bestselling rogue clone series and the ultimate history of video games. The ultimate history of video games is an impressive name for any book, and weighing in at 624 pages, you would think that steven l. The ultimate history of video games audiobook by steven.
He eventually became a contributor to such video game publications as electronic games, next generation, and. Born in california and raised in hawaii, kent served as a missionary for the lds church between the years of 1979 and 1981. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading rogue clone. The shack book exposed part 1 of 2 preached at faithful word baptist church. Read the clone sedition epub release ebooks by steven l.
Wayson harris was born and bred as the ultimate soldier. A riveting account of the birth and remarkable evolution of the most important development in entertainment since television, replay is the ultimate history of video games. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Stephen kent chemist born 1945, university of chicago chemist steven kent television producer, american television.
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