The newest book in the series, dead in the deep, has been published in english joe devers son ben 35 years after the first publication of flight from the dark. You, lone wolf, last of the kai lords, have successfully journeyed to holmgard and informed the king of the tragic fate of the other late kai lords. Lone wolf is a series of 32 gamebooks, created by joe dever and initially illustrated books 18 by gary chalk. For this purpose, project aon was formed, and the group slowly but steadily began creating authoritative, corrected online versions of the gamebooks. Nov 20, 20 lone wolf rising by jami brumfield is a wonderful breath of fresh supernatural air. Dominic mcdowall cubicle 7 is raising funds for joe devers lone wolf the lone wolf adventure game on kickstarter. May 16, 2017 in lone wolf, psychic rangers fight darklords eventually, after first dealing with colourful if cliched lowlevel quest fodder. On graduating from college in 1974, joe dever became a. Composing for this project was a privilege not only for what joe dever represents for the past generation, but also for the quality of the videogame.
The story focuses on the fictional world of magnamund, where the forces of good. Series lone wolf 19841998 demians gamebook web page. The series began publishing in july 1984 and sold more than 9 million 1 copies worldwide. The legendary series by joe dever has returned as an enhanced gamebook with a new combat system and amazing 3d graphics. Hope they add the rest of the books eventually since only 116 are playable using seventh sense at the moment. Parallel to that, mongoose also released a penandpaper role playing game based on the overly simplistic d10system from the game books, and are following up with several. Ben dever on lone wolf 30 and beyond gamebook news. On 1 april 2016, joe dever announced that he would publish the remaining lone wolfs books himself with his own imprint, holmgard press, starting with the publication of book 29 later the same month, which was finally released on 12 may 2016. Rob adams, paul bonner, gary chalk, melvyn grant, richard hook, peter andrew jones, cyril julien, peter lyon, peter parr, graham round, and brian williams have also generously offered similar permission for their contributions to the world of magnamund. Castle death lone wolf, book 7 by dever, joe, chalk, gary and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. As the opening quote tells us, the hero is the last of his kind fightermonkmagic knight lone wolf, who escapes the big bads destruction of the monastery where he and the rest of the kai order lived. The story itself is 50% complete, and we are busy deverising the text. Joe devers lone wolf gamebooks reborn as a mobile ebookrpg.
Joe dever, author of the lone wolf series of game books, has died. Joe devers lone wolf original soundtrack by 93 steps free. Create your person and strive out oneofakind combinations of kai disciplines, traits and gear. A sport approximately a lonely wolf, the final of kai lords and the most effective survived from a clan of the elite soldiers, written by joe dever a logonew adventure written through joe dever, now complete with all its 4 acts. Make meaningful choices and carve your own path through this epic nonlinear adventure. Heir to the empire, dark force rising, the edge of reality, the 37th parallel, hunt for the.
The following is a list of media published in the lone wolf series of gamebooks, and other derivative media based on the gamebooks. Rob adams, paul bonner, gary chalk, melvyn grant, richard hook, peter andrew jones, cyril julien, peter lyon, peter parr, graham round, and brian williams have also generously offered similar permission. Lone wolf by dever abebooks abebooks shop for books. Joe devers lone wolf original soundtrack by 93 steps. Mar 28, 2016 set between books four and five of the dark fantasy gamebook series of the same name, joe devers lone wolf whisks players off to the mystical, snowfrosted land of sommerlund where cast as the. Can you help lone wolf face a new threat, make the right choices, and earn a new platinum trophy in the process. For this purpose, project aon was formed, and the group slowly but steadily began creating authoritative, corrected online. Joe dever, creator of lone wolf chooseyourownadventure. The lone wolf gamebook series plural, containing the kai, magnakai, grand master, and new order series were written by joe dever. It is available for purchase from the new home of holmgard press at. Okay, the subject matter has been done to death by twilight series and sookie stackhouse series, or so i thought. Joseph robert dever, also known as joe dever was an english fantasy author and game designer.
The original gamebook series, and the bulk of subsequent lone wolf media, was written by joe dever. The lone wolf roleplaying gamebook series by british author joe dever is being given a fresh start as an rpgebook hybrid for mobile devices. Lone wolf was notable as a gamebook series because it was the first one of its. Joe devers lone wolf books are one of the most notable gamebook accomplishments. So far so positive, but joe devers lone wolf hasnt made the long journey to switch completely unscathed. Dec 08, 2016 joe dever, who has died aged 60, was the creator of the lone wolf fantasy gamebooks, which in their 30 years of publication have sold some 12 million copies worldwide and exerted a formative. See the complete legends of lone wolf series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. In 1999, after all englishlanguage editions of lone wolf had gone out of print, joe dever announced that he wished to encourage the creation of free internet editions of his work. Lone wolf ar the videogame will be based on the lone wolf choose your own path book series, which was created by joe dever and first. User summary this influential british gamebook series, written by joe dever, started in 1984. Joe devers lone wolf the lone wolf adventure game by. Joe dever pulled a george lucas, but he did it well. There was both a set of blisters available under the c41 code and a boxed set. The first three novels in the classic legends of lone wolf series of epic fantasy based on the awardwinning games by joe dever.
Eps 1 fabled lands choose your own adventure play through duration. Just discovered seventh sense today and it makes playing the books almost like playing a crpg. See the complete lone wolf series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. See more ideas about joe dever, lone wolf and wolf book. The series was first published in july 1984 and sold more than 9 million copies worldwide. It was created by joe dever and initially illustrated books 18 by gary chalk. Only the nation of sommerlund stands between the forces of darkness and their conquest of the world of magnakai. As the opening quote tells us, the hero is the sole survivor fighterrangerpsionic knight lone wolf, who escapes the big bads destruction of the monastery where he and the rest of the kai order lived. The series began publishing in july 1984 and sold millions of copies worldwide. Half gamebook and half action rpg, joe devers lone wolf is one adventure that fans of either genre will enjoy from. As the opening quote tells us, the hero is the sole survivor fighterranger. The lone wolf gamebooks series plural, containing the kai, magnakai, grand master, and new order series were written by joe dever. Lone wolf is back, as a video game with a brandnew story, a deep combat system, stunning graphics and much more.
Lone wolf rising by jami brumfield is a wonderful breath of fresh supernatural air. The books 2128 originally to be 22 allow the player to create a new player character who is also a kai grand master like lone wolf. We have just added an interview with joe dever to the authors corner section. No redistributions would be permitted, but anyone could have free access to copies of all the books through the web site. Lone wolf is like choose your own adventure with stats and a combat system. Lone wolf miniatures the lone wolf series went with the joe dever gary chalk adventure books. The books have been translated into several languages. Lone wolf is a series of gamebooks created by joe dever and initially illustrated books 18 by gary chalk. May 12, 2015 in the lone wolf adventure game you are kai lords brave and noble warriormonks sworn to protect the realm of sommerlund from the evil of the darklords adventuring across the world of. Choose your own path book series lone wolf coming to mobile. A continuing fantasy storyline with character advancement, strategic inventory management and aboveaverage writing, these are in the top three of famous interactive book series right along with fighting fantasy and choose your own adventure. The lone wolf series went with the joe dever gary chalk adventure books. Joe devers lone wolf gamebooks reborn as a mobile ebook. Lone wolf is back, as a video game with a brandnew story, a.
Used books may not include companion materials, some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes, may not include cdrom or access codes. The product itself is lovely a set of counters, a nicely illustrated set of. Mongoose is going to do the release working together with dever, and he has the opportunity to release the books the way he always. This application is a complete collection of the saga, starting from the kai levels of flight from the dark and fire on the water, up to the curse of naar and the last levels of the kai grand master. These collectors edition of the books feature a bonus adventure per book, by different authors but overseen by joe dever, and are also released in italian and german. In 1984, he released the first book of the lone wolf series of youngadult gamebooks, and the series has since sold over 11. Joe devers lone wolf console edition trophy guide by zadorvp published 14th july 2016 joe devers gamebook series lone wolf is back in a remastered port of lone wolf.
The prisoners of time lone wolf, book 11 dever, joe, williams, brian on. Nov 23, 2017 get all 4 acts of the story in a single purchase. Mar 26, 20 the lone wolf roleplaying gamebook series by british author joe dever is being given a fresh start as an rpgebook hybrid for mobile devices. Its main features are a richly detailed world magnamund and the ability for the reader to continue their character from one book to another. Original soundtrack by francesco libralon lone wolf is a videogame based on the game book series written by joe dever in the amazing 80s.
Joe dever has most generously offered to allow some of his books to be published on the internet thereafter to be downloaded freeofcharge. In the lone wolf adventure game you are kai lords brave and noble warriormonks sworn to protect the realm of sommerlund from the evil of. In late 1999, joe dever contacted jonathan blake again and made the most staggering offer. Lone wolf is a series of 28 gamebooks, created by joe dever and initially illustrated books 18 by gary chalk. Jami has revitalised the teen supernatural genre with fresh blood by the gallons and has actually surpassed those illustrious more famous series by. These are joe s answers to a series of questions, back in 1998 when he first contacted the lone wolf online community. Heroic tabletop rpg that expands with your experience level perfect for new and old gamers. Theyre classics of their genre, for sure, and about to get a rebirth in a brand new form thanks to lone continue reading lone wolf ar readying to make classic gamebooks come to life. Dec 04, 2014 joe devers lone wolf hd remastered trainer. So far so positive, but joe dever s lone wolf hasnt made the long journey to switch completely unscathed. Lone wolf series joe dever works archive of our own.
Following the demise of zagarna, lone wolf is set upon a mission to bring vonotar the traitor renegade magician to justice. Lone wolf ar readying to make classic gamebooks come to. Dever and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Cubicle 7 has published this, a neat little box set full of goodies to play with. The story focuses on the fictional world of magnamund, where the forces of good and evil fight for control of the planet. Lone wolf is a collection of 29 gamebooks, similar to the choose your own adventure books, created by joe dever and initially illustrated books 18 by gary chalk. In the kai series books 1 to 5, we follow lone wolf as he climbs the steps to. Mar 15, 2015 joe dever s lone wolf hd remastered general discussions topic details. Set between books four and five of the dark fantasy gamebook series of the same name, joe devers lone wolf whisks players off to the mystical, snowfrosted land of. There is a guidebook to the world, and a graphic novel. Joe dever, who has died aged 60, was the creator of the lone wolf fantasy gamebooks, which in their 30 years of publication have sold some 12 million copies worldwide and exerted a. Joseph robert dever, also known as joe dever 12 february 1956 29 november 2016 was an english fantasy author and game designer.
Joe dever s gamebook series lone wolf is back in a remastered port of lone wolf. Joe dever born 1956, chingford, england, died 2016, the creator of the bestselling lone wolf gamebooks and novels, has achieved worldwide recognition in three creative fields as an awardwinning author of international renown, as an acclaimed musician and composer, and as a games designer specialising in roleplaying games. Of the many tributes dedicated to dad in the past year, the joe dever. Although twentyeight books were written, only the first twelve plus.
Lone wolf is a series of 30 gamebooks, created by joe dever and initially illustrated books 18 by gary chalk. Joe devers caverns of kalte is the third gamebook in the fantastic, legendary lone wolf series. Sep 07, 2016 eps 1 fabled lands choose your own adventure play through duration. Lone wolf is a series of 28 gamebooks, that will be extended to 32. The complete edition includes all the 4 acts of the story in a single app. However, vonotar has found refuge within the icy wastes of kalte, a hard, merciless wilderness. The gamebooks are played at the grand master level, meaning that the arguably overpowered abilities of the last eight lone wolf gamebooks are once more available. Lone wolf is a collection of 29 gamebooks, similar to the choose your own. The series began publishing in july 1984 and became one of the most popular game books ever published, selling more than 11 million copies worldwide. It features the warriormonk silent wolf aka lone wolf, sole survivor of an attack on his order, and the key element to stopping the darklords of helgedad to. If youre of the correct age, like i am, where gamebooks helped shape you during your formative years, its highly possible youve already heard of the lone wolf series by the late joe dever. Lone wolf saga the most famous game book saga, the world of lone wolf, the kai master created by joe dever, is coming on your android phone. In particular, the game doesnt feel like its been fully optimised for the the new platform. Joe dever gave his permission for free distribution of the books online via the internet.
Those of you older still might even recall the interactive comic books that tom hanks designed for fao schwartz in the 1988 movie big. The series began publishing in july 1984 and sold more than 9 million 1 copies worldwide the story focuses on the fictional world of magnamund, where the forces of. See story notes 1 other tags to exclude more options. These are joes answers to a series of questions, back in 1998 when he first contacted the lone wolf online community. Half gamebook and half action rpg, joe devers lone wolf is one adventure that fans of either genre will enjoy from start to finish. The king is grateful for your dedication and bravery to journey through such danger, but your work is not done yet. The dark door opens joe devers legends of lone wolf, book 2 by jon dever 19901203 by 1839. Eclipse of the kai the dark door opens the sword of the sun eclipse of the kai.