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Daniel O'Malley

b. 1950

Australian writer

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Born 1950. Daniel O'Malley is an Australian science fiction writer, civil servant and novelist.

Daniel O'Malley is an Australian science fiction writer. He is known for his series of novels about the Checquy, a centuries-old British secret service that is populated with agents of supernatural Extreme Variant Abilities.

Biography O'Malley was born and raised in Canberra, Australia. He earned an undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and a master's degree in medieval history from Ohio State University. After university, he returned to Australia, where he worked for the Australian Transport Safety Bureau writing press releases and acting as a spokesman.

His first novel, The Rook, was released in 2012. It received that year's Aurealis Award for Best Science Fiction Novel. The Rook has also been made into a miniseries of the same name on the Starz network with Emma Greenwell in the role of Myfanwy Thomas, a person with supernatural Extreme Variant Abilities and an agent in the Checquy, a centuries-old British secret service.

Publications The Rook (2012) Blitz (2022) Royal Gambit (2025)

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Born
1950, Canberra
Birth century
Nationality
Education
Ohio State University, Canberra Grammar School
Awards
Aurealis Award for best science fiction novel; Aurealis Award
Also known as
Dan O'Malley

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Daniel O'Malley?

Australian writer

When was Daniel O'Malley born?

Daniel O'Malley was born in 1950 in Canberra.

What is Daniel O'Malley's occupation?

Daniel O'Malley is a science fiction writer, civil servant and novelist.

What nationality is Daniel O'Malley?

Daniel O'Malley is Australian.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Daniel O'Malley

Β· Wikidata: Q16733737

Β· DBpedia: Daniel O'Malley

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