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'''[[Wikipedia:Tobias S. Buckell|Tobias S. Buckell]]''' is the author of the latest Halo novel, [[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]. He exploded onto the science fiction scene with [[Wikipedia:Crystal Rain|Crystal Rain]], (Tor 2006) a debut that combined a unique mix of Caribbean culture – where Buckell was born and raised – and hard SF adventure elements. Buckell’s unique and groundbreaking work won him acclaim from peers and the literary community, who called him “a dazzling new voice.” His second novel, [[Wikipedia:Ragamuffin (novel)|Ragamuffin]], (Tor 2007) was a 2007 Nebula Award nominee for Best Novel; a 2008 Prometheus Award finalist for Best Novel; and a Locus “Best of 2007.” He is a graduate of the Clarion Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers’ Workshop, and was a first-place winner for the Writers of the Future, as well as having been nominated for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. | '''[[Wikipedia:Tobias S. Buckell|Tobias S. Buckell]]''' is the author of the latest Halo novel, [[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]. He exploded onto the science fiction scene with [[Wikipedia:Crystal Rain|Crystal Rain]], (Tor 2006) a debut that combined a unique mix of Caribbean culture – where Buckell was born and raised – and hard SF adventure elements. Buckell’s unique and groundbreaking work won him acclaim from his peers and the literary community, who called him “a dazzling new voice.” His second novel, [[Wikipedia:Ragamuffin (novel)|Ragamuffin]], (Tor 2007) was a 2007 Nebula Award nominee for Best Novel; a 2008 Prometheus Award finalist for Best Novel; and a Locus “Best of 2007.” He is a graduate of the Clarion Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers’ Workshop, and was a first-place winner for the Writers of the Future, as well as having been nominated for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. | ||
Buckell’s blend of hard science fiction with character-based action adventure and forays into classic SF pulp won the admiration of both [[Tor]] and [[Microsoft]]. Buckell is also a big Halo fan who has played every incarnation of the game. | Buckell’s blend of hard science fiction with character-based action adventure and forays into classic SF pulp won the admiration of both [[Tor]] and [[Microsoft]]. Buckell is also a big Halo fan who has played every incarnation of the game. | ||