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John Jakes

American historical novelist and fantasy writer (1932-2023) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 90

John William Jakes was an American writer, best known for historical and speculative fiction. His American Civil War trilogy, North and South, has sold millions of copies worldwide. He was also the author of The Kent Family Chronicles. Jakes used the pen name Jay Scotland among others.

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Sidney Hayers Directed The Seekers (1979)

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Cover of Science Fiction Quarterly featuring John Jakes's "The Taint"

Cover of Science Fiction Quarterly featuring John Jakes's "The Taint"

The first Brak story, "Devils in the Walls", was originally published in Fantastic in 1962. It was collected in The Fortunes of Brak.

The first Brak story, "Devils in the Walls", was originally published in Fantastic in 1962. It was collected in The Fortunes of Brak.

Awards

Owen Wister Award2007

About this person

Country

United States

Category

Writers

Type

Writer / Author

Status

Deceased

Dates

Lived 1932 to 2023 · aged 90

Where to find them

IMDb Websitejohnjakes.com

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