David Walton
David Walton
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David Walton is an American science fiction writer who lives in Philadelphia. His first novel, Terminal Mind (2008), shared the Philip K. Dick Award for the best original science-fiction paperback published in the United States. He followed it with Quintessence (2013) and Quintessence Sky (2013), Superposition (2015) and Supersymmetry (2015), and Three Laws Lethal (2019).
The Genius Plague (2017) — a thriller in which two brothers are set against each other by a pandemic that exerts a subtle mind control over those who survive it — won the John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel in 2018. His Living Memory trilogy comprises Living Memory (2022), Deadly Memory (2023) and Memory Reborn (2023).
He also received the Jim Baen Memorial Award for the short story "Letting Go".
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David Walton is recognized for his hard science fiction novels that often explore complex scientific concepts and their societal implications. He is particularly noted for his ability to blend rigorous scientific accuracy with engaging storytelling.
For readers new to David Walton's work, "Terminal Mind" is a strong starting point, offering a compelling blend of science fiction and thriller elements that showcases his distinctive style.
David Walton's novel "Terminal Mind" was a finalist for the Philip K. Dick Award, recognizing its excellence in science fiction literature.