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Christopher Evans

b. 1951

Welsh-born UK chemist, teacher and author

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Born 1951. Christopher Evans is a British writer, science fiction writer, children's writer, chemist and teacher.

Christopher D. Evans (born 1951 in Tredegar, Wales) is a British science fiction writer and children's author. His novels include Capella's Golden Eyes; 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, he wrote the tie-in novelisation of the film Innerspace (1987). Evans published these books using a pseudonym. His book Omega, an alternate history thriller, was released by PS Publishing in 2008. It was his first novel for adults in a decade.

Selected works

Series novels

Hood's Army (as Nathan Elliott) The Hood's Army trilogy is a series of young adult science fiction novels by Evans, but written under the pseudonym of "Nathan Elliott." The trilogy was published in 1986. The books that make up the series are entitled Earth Invaded; Slaveworld; and The Liberators. They tell of a near future in which Earth is conquered by an alien race named the K'Thraa, and of the resistance force which battles them.

Star Pirates (also as Nathan Elliott) 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 Limbo, (1985) Innerspace, (1987) (as Nathan Elliott) Chimeras, (1992) Aztec Century, (1993) Mortal Remains; Or, Heirs of the Noosphere, (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 Elliott) The Dreams of the Computer (with Jackie Wilson) Daughter- Gwen Evans

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Born
1951, Tredegar
Birth century
Nationality
Awards
BSFA Award for Best Novel
Also known as
Christopher Carpenter, Nathan Elliott, Robert Knight, John Lyon, Evan Christie, Alwyn Davies
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Christopher Evans?

Welsh-born UK chemist, teacher and author (1951- )

When was Christopher Evans born?

Christopher Evans was born in 1951 in Tredegar.

What is Christopher Evans's occupation?

Christopher Evans is a writer, science fiction writer, children's writer, chemist and teacher.

What nationality is Christopher Evans?

Christopher Evans is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Christopher Evans

· Wikidata: Q5112290

· DBpedia: Christopher Evans (author)

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