About John Brosnan
Lived 1947 – 2005 (aged 57). John Brosnan was a British and Australian novelist, writer and science fiction writer.
John Raymond Brosnan (7 October 1947 – 11 April 2005) was an Australian writer of fantasy and science fiction, as well as non-fiction. He was born in Perth, Western Australia, and died in South Harrow, London, from acute pancreatitis.
He sometimes published under the pseudonyms Harry Adam Knight, Simon Ian Childer (both sometimes used together with Leroy Kettle), James Blackstone (used together with John Baxter), and John Raymond. Three movies were based on his novels–Beyond Bedlam (aka Nightscare), Proteus (based on Slimer), and Carnosaur. In addition to science fiction, he also wrote a number of books about cinema and was a regular columnist with the popular UK magazine Starburst and comic 2000 AD.
The University of Liverpool holds a collection of his work consisting of both published material and drafts.
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Who was John Brosnan?
writer (1947–2005)
When was John Brosnan born?
John Brosnan was born on 7 October 1947 in Perth.
When did John Brosnan die?
John Brosnan died on 11 April 2005 in London.
What was John Brosnan's occupation?
John Brosnan was a novelist, writer and science fiction writer.
What nationality was John Brosnan?
John Brosnan was British and Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Brosnan. https://biography.guide/john-brosnan-novelist/
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