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Alex Irvine

b. 1969

American science fiction writer

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About Alex Irvine

Born 1969. Alex Irvine is an American novelist, science fiction writer, comics writer, writer and docent.

Alexander Christian Irvine (born March 22, 1969) is an American fantasy and science fiction author.

Early life and education Irvine has a B.A. from the University of Michigan (1991), an M.A. from the University of Maine (1996), and a Ph.D. from the University of Denver (2003).

Career Irvine has worked on alternate reality games including The Beast (2001) and I Love Bees, and is the writer of the Facebook game Marvel Avengers Alliance (2012).

He first gained notability with his Locus Award–winning 2002 novel A Scattering of Jades (which also won the Crawford Award in 2003) and the stories that would form the 2003 collection Unintended Consequences. He has also published The Grail Quest novel One King, One Soldier (2004), and the World War II-era historical fantasy The Narrows (2005). As well as writing about comics, he has written a number of comic book series, including one featuring Daimon Hellstrom for the Marvel Comics imprint Max, Daredevil Noir, and Iron Man: The Rapture.

Personal life He is married with his wife Lindsay and has two children, a boy and a girl who are twins.

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Education
University of Michigan, Bachelor of Arts, University of Denver, University of Maine
Awards
Locus Award for Best First Novel
Also known as
Alexander Irvine, Alexander Christian Irvine

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Alex Irvine?

American science fiction writer

When was Alex Irvine born?

Alex Irvine was born on 22 March 1969 in Ypsilanti.

What is Alex Irvine's occupation?

Alex Irvine is a novelist, science fiction writer, comics writer, writer and docent.

What nationality is Alex Irvine?

Alex Irvine is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alex Irvine

· Wikidata: Q4718489

· DBpedia: Alex Irvine

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