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T. R. Napper T. R. Napper i(8356354 works by) (a.k.a. Tim Napper)
Gender: Male
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Australian speculative-fiction writer.

Before writing, Napper worked in international development, with a particular specialisation in education, and enabling ethnic minority children in remote areas to access primary school. For this work, he has lived in Mongolia, Laos, and Vietnam, and worked across Southeast Asia and East Asia.

His short fiction has been published in a variety of periodicals, including Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, Interzone, Grimdark Magazine, Galaxy's Edge, Lontar, and anthologies. Works have been translated into French, German, and Hebrew, and nominated for Aurealis and Ditmar Awards.

In 2016, Napper began a PhD with a focus on the literature of Southeast and East Asia.

Most Referenced Works

Awards for Works

Highway Requiem 2023 single work short story
— Appears in: The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction , vol. 144 no. 5-6 2023;
2024 nominated Ditmar Awards Best Short Story
y separately published work icon Aliens : Bishop Oregon : Blackstone Publishing , 2023 28550974 2023 single work novel science fiction

'A direct sequel to Aliens and Alien 3--Weyland-Yutani, the Colonial Marines, and Bishop's creator all pursue the android for the deadly Xenomorph data contained in his brain. Written by T. R. Napper, author of the acclaimed 36 Streets, whose explosive work explores the artificial intelligence and what it is to be human.

'"Do me a favor. Disconnect me. I could be reworked, but I'll never be top of the line again. I'd rather be nothing."

Lance Bishop, model 341-B, on Fiorina 161

'The USCSS Patna has been found.

'Although the synthetic Bishop asked to be shut down forever, his creator has other plans. Michael Bishop seeks the Xenomorph knowledge stored in the android's mind, and brings Bishop back to life--but for what reason? No longer an employee of the Weyland-Yutani Corporation, Michael tells his creation that he seeks to advance medical research for the benefit of humanity. Yet where does he  get the resources needed to advance his work, and with whom do his new allegiances lie? 'The USCSS Patna is pursued by Colonial Marines Captain Marcel Apone, commander of the Il Conde and  younger brother of Master Sergeant Alexander Apone, one of the casualties of the doomed mission to LV-426. Also on his trail are the "Dog Catchers," commandos employed by Weyland-Yutani. 'There are many who would profit from Lance Bishop's intimate knowledge of the deadliest creatures in the galaxy.' (Publication summary)

2023 finalist Aurealis Awards for Excellence in Australian Speculative Fiction Science Fiction Division Novel
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