Christopher Evans (author)
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Christopher Evans is a British
science fiction
writer and children's author. His novels include Capella's Golden Eyes (1980), The Insider (1981), Mortal Remains (1995) and Ice Tower (2000). He is the co-editor (with Robert Holdstock
) of three original SF anthologies, Other Edens (1987), Other Edens II (1988) and Other Edens III (1989).
Evans won the BSFA award
for the 1993 novel Aztec Century, which Iain M. Banks described as 'intelligent, finely written, and towards the end, absolutely nail-biting.'
In addition to his works for younger readers, often written under a pseudonym, he also provided the tie-in novelisation for the 1987 feature film Innerspace
.
His book Omega, an alternate history thriller, was released by PS Publishing
in 2008. It was his first novel for adults in a decade.
Star Pirates (as Nathan Elliot)
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
science fiction
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
writer and children's author. His novels include Capella's Golden Eyes (1980), The Insider (1981), Mortal Remains (1995) and Ice Tower (2000). He is the co-editor (with Robert Holdstock
Robert Holdstock
Robert Paul Holdstock was an English novelist and author best known for his works of Celtic, Nordic, Gothic and Pictish fantasy literature, predominantly in the fantasy subgenre of mythic fiction....
) of three original SF anthologies, Other Edens (1987), Other Edens II (1988) and Other Edens III (1989).
Evans won the BSFA award
BSFA award
The BSFA Awards are literary awards presented annually since 1970 by the British Science Fiction Association to honor works in the genre of science fiction. Nominees and winners are chosen based on a vote of BSFA members...
for the 1993 novel Aztec Century, which Iain M. Banks described as 'intelligent, finely written, and towards the end, absolutely nail-biting.'
In addition to his works for younger readers, often written under a pseudonym, he also provided the tie-in novelisation for the 1987 feature film Innerspace
Innerspace
Innerspace is a 1987 science fiction comedy film directed by Joe Dante and produced by Michael Finnell. Steven Spielberg served as executive producer. The film was inspired by the classic 1966 science fiction film Fantastic Voyage. It stars Dennis Quaid, Martin Short, Meg Ryan, Robert Picardo and...
.
His book Omega, an alternate history thriller, was released by PS Publishing
PS Publishing
PS Publishing is a Hornsea based publisher founded in 1999 by Peter Crowther. They specialise in novella length fiction from the fantasy, science fiction and horror genres. It has quickly become established as one of Britain's premier small presses...
in 2008. It was his first novel for adults in a decade.
Series novels
Hood's Army (as Nathan Elliot)- Earth Invaded, (1986)
- Slaveworld, (1986)
- The Liberators, (1986)
Star Pirates (as Nathan Elliot)
- Kidnap in Space, (1987)
- Plague Moon, (1987)
- Treasure Planet, (1987)
Novels
- Capella's Golden Eyes, (1980)
- The Insider, (1981)
- The Twilight Realm, (1985) (as Christopher Carpenter)
- In LimboIn Limbo (novel)In Limbo is a 1985 science fiction novel by Christopher Evans.It is set in contemporary Britain where its protagonist Michael Carpenter has been detained in a mysterious windowless institution called Limbo by its inmates....
, (1985) - Innerspace, (1987) (as Nathan Elliot)
- Chimeras, (1992)
- Aztec CenturyAztec CenturyAztec Century is a novel by Christopher Evans. First published in 1993 by Victor Gollancz, this is an alternate history novel, in which the Aztec Empire conquers Britain. In this world, Cortez changed sides at the onset of the Conquistador era in the early 16th century, leading to the repulsion of...
, (1993) - Mortal Remains, (1995)
- Ice Tower, (2000)
- Omega, (2008)
Anthologies
Other Edens (with Robert Holdstock)- Other Edens, (1987)
- Other Edens II, (1988)
- Other Edens III, (1989)
Short stories
- Fidelity, (1980)
- Rites of Winter, (1983)
- The Hiss of Life, (1993)
- House Call, (1995)
- Jamie's Demon, (1995) (as Nathan Elliot)
- The Dreams of the Computer (with Jackie Wilson)