Maggie Furey
Maggie Furey (born November 5, 1955 in Herfordshire , England , † November 3, 2016 in Ireland ) was a British fantasy writer.
Life
Maggie Furey was born on November 5, 1955 in Herfordshire, North East England. She worked as a teacher and reviewed books for BBC Radio Newcastle. She became known for her epic fantasy cycle "The Artifacts of Power". She later worked full-time as a writer. In 1995 she received the British Fantasy Award for best newcomer (Icarus).
Maggie Furey lived in Ireland with her husband and their beloved cats.
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The Artefacts of Power
- Vol. 1: Aurian , Legend 1994, ISBN 0-09-927071-4
- Aurian . Bastei-Lübbe 1995, translators Michaela and Hans Link, ISBN 3-404-20254-6
- Vol. 2: Harp of Winds , Legend 1994, ISBN 0-09-927081-1
- Windharfe , Bastei-Lübbe 1995, translators Michaela and Hans Link, ISBN 3-404-20267-8
- Vol. 3: Sword of Flame , Legend 1995, ISBN 0-09-927091-9
- Flammenschwert , Bastei-Lübbe 1996, translators Michaela and Hans Link, ISBN 3-404-20284-8
- Vol. 4: Dhiammara , Legend 1997, ISBN 0-09-969811-0
Dhiammara , Bastei-Lübbe 1998, translators Michaela and Hans Link, ISBN 3-404-20326-7
The Web
Furey contributed volumes 6 and 10 to the twelve-part youth book series The Web .
The Shadowleague
- Vol. 1: The Heart of Myrial , Orbit 1999, ISBN
- The heart of Myrial , Bastei-Lübbe 1999, translator Angela Koonen, ISBN 3-404-28328-7
- Vol. 2: The Spirit of the Stone , Orbit 2001, ISBN
- The spirit of the stone , Bastei-Lübbe 2002, translator Angela Koonen, ISBN 3-404-28334-1
- Vol. 3: The Eye of Eternity , Orbit 2002, ISBN 1-84149-115-2
- The eye of infinity , Bastei-Lübbe 2004, translator Angela Koonen, ISBN 3-404-28346-5
The Chronicles of Xandim
- Vol. 1: Heritage of the Xandim , 2009, Gollancz, ISBN 0-575-07665-8 .
- Vol. 2: Exodus of the Xandim , 2010, Gollancz, ISBN 0-575-07666-6 .
Web links
- Literature by and about Maggie Furey in the catalog of the German National Library
- Maggie Furey in the Internet Speculative Fiction Database (English)
- Maggie Furey in the Science Fiction Awards + Database (English)
- Works by and about Maggie Furey at Open Library
Individual evidence
personal data | |
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SURNAME | Furey, Maggie |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British fantasy writer |
DATE OF BIRTH | 5th November 1955 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Herfordshire , England |
DATE OF DEATH | 3rd November 2016 |
Place of death | Ireland |