Lone Wolf

I started playing the gamebooks, when I am in Primary 5 or so. that will be 15 years back.
Almost finished the whole series until I guess they stop bringing it in to Singapore.

Just a few years back, I sold my collection as I have found an online version and I was trying to recoup some of my money back. $8 a book back then was very expensive though I wun bat my eyelids paying $30++ for a book now.

The author, Joe Dever, currently is unwell, went through an operation and it was a success and now recuperating.

Article from the newsletter which I subscribed to, for the online version.

Joe Dever's Time of Need
by Jonathan Blake

A common aphorism says that a friend in need is a friend indeed. Now is Joe Dever's time of need.

We recently learned that Joe Dever is in need of surgery to remove malignant tumors on both of his kidneys. By the time we publish this issue of the Kai Grand Sentinel, Joe will have already been through a partial nephrectomy on June 8th. When we received his email, we immediately sent a message wishing him well in behalf of everyone involved with Project Aon (that means you).

On July 20th, after recuperation period for the first surgery, he will undergo a radical nephrectomy on his other kidney. We will keep you posted if we hear anything further about Joe's health.

The Lone Wolf MMORPG has posted a heartfelt message from Joe in response to their letter to him:

"I close my eyes. As I turn my head I see rank upon rank of noble Kai standing by my side, battle-armoured, caparisoned, resplendent. Their golden blades gleam in the dawn rays of an early summer's day, their proud faces resolute, steadfast against dark uncertainty. United and defiant we stand afore an implacable foe.

"I open my eyes. The Kai are with me still, strengthening my spirit, steeling my nerve for the fight that I alone must face. My battle, our victory.

"For Sommerlund and the Kai.

"Joe Dever"

This almost brought me to tears. I am a fan of the Lone Wolf series.
Reading all this, bonds me to all the other Lone Wolf fans together and hopes for the best for his health.

A small update from Jonathan Blake

We're very happy to report that Joe Dever's first surgery has been successful and that he has already been discharged from the hospital.