RIP Joe Dever

[a moderator]

I've just read on a couple of gamebook blogs that Joe Dever passed away earlier this week.

The Lone Wolf series is one of the foremost epics of the gamebook world, and has given me many hours of entertainment. Sad to learn that its creator is no more.

[hynreck]

So sad indeed. I bought Flight from the Dark when I was really young, I think it was maybe my third gamebook at that, and I've been a fan ever since then, the flame sometimes faltering but never fading.

I learn of that sad news a few days ago, but couldn't bring myself to create a topic here, I couldn't find the strength, or the words, I just couldn't. So thank you greenspine for doing it for me.

And thank you Joe for all you did. For imprinting your tales upon my soul, for putting an indelible mark upon my imagination. I couldn't tell the lots of you how many battle my young self fought against countless imaginary (lucky me, really) Drakkarims and Giaks (yes, I know, Drakkar, but my younger self didn't know that).

Thank you, I lack the skill to praise you for all your worth, but rest easy now in confidence that the fans will carry your work with them through eternity, at least as long as us men still stand. Rest in peace.

[lordomnibok]

Many years into the future, his work will still be inspiring readers and bringing joy to fans of this great genre. He wrote some of my favourite books. Well done Joe, rest in peace.

[vastariner]

Oh, that is so sad. Just as Lone Wolf was being brought back. At least he knew that his work was still in demand and much loved by many. RIP.

[kieran]

Yes sad news. Apparently he'd been seriously ill for some time but hadn't broadcast it.

[champskees]

RIP Big Man.

Although he is certainly a talented author, it was his selfless sharing attitude which earns my respect. If only other accomplished authors shared their work as freely as this man has.

[kieran]

Very true. He seemed determined fans should have access to his work, even at his personal expense.

[offm]

May he rest in peace , been his friend on facebook and was able to chat with him one or two things , which he kindly aswered , here is a gentle tribute i found www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10210288094786229&set=gm.693524267487980&type=3&theater