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TSXenoFr3ak
post Apr 2 2009, 05:01 AM, updated 17y ago

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I have been reading novels from the #1 best selling game which is Warcraft, World of Warcraft and Starcraft. All these books are done by various authors.

So far the best writer for me on these books is Christie Golden.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

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Award-winning author Christie Golden has written over thirty novels and several short stories in the fields of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Golden launched the TSR Ravenloft line in 1991 with her first novel, the highly successful Vampire of the Mists. She is the author of several original fantasy novels, including On Fire’s Wings, In Stone’s Clasp, and Under Sea’s Shadow, the first three in her multi-book fantasy series “The Final Dance” from LUNA Books. Among Golden’s other projects are over a dozen Star Trek novels and the well-received StarCraft Dark Templar trilogy, Firstborn, Shadow Hunters, and the forthcoming Twilight. An avid player of Blizzard’s MMORPG World of Warcraft, Golden has written several novels in that world (Lord of the Clans, Rise of the Horde) with three more in the works. She has also written two Warcraft manga stories for Tokyopop, “I Got What Yule Need” and “A Warrior Made.” Golden is currently hard at work on three books in the major nine-book Star Wars series “Fate of the Jedi.” Golden lives in Colorado with her husband and two cats.


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post Apr 2 2009, 05:23 AM

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Currently reading:

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I, Mensk

Sixty-thousand light-years from Earth, the corrupt Terran Confederacy holds the Koprulu sector tightly in its tyrannical grip, controlling every aspect of its citizens' lives. One man dares to stand up to this faceless empire and vows to bring it to its knees: Arcturus Mengsk -- genius propagandist, tactician, and freedom fighter.

A monstrous act of bloody violence sows the seeds of rebellion in Arcturus, but he is not the first Mengsk to rail against such oppression. Before Arcturus grew to manhood, his father, Angus Mengsk, also defied the Confederacy and sought to end its brutal reign.

The destiny of the Mengsk family has long been tied to that of the Confederacy and the Koprulu sector, but as a new empire rises from the ashes of the past and alien invaders threaten the very existence of humanity, what will the future hold for the next generation...?



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Frostmourne.

It was caught in a hovering, jagged chunk of ice, the runes that ran the length of its blade glowing a cool blue. Below it was a dais of some sort, standing on a large gently raised mound that was covered in a dusting of snow. A soft light, coming from somewhere high above where the cavern was open to daylight, shone down on the runeblade. The icy prison hid some details of the sword’s shape and form, exaggerated others. It was revealed and concealed at the same time, and all the more tempting, like a new lover imperfectly glimpsed through a gauzy curtain. Arthas knew the blade – it was the selfsame sword he had seen in his dream when he first arrived. The sword that had not killed Invincible, but that had brought him back healed and healthy. He’d thought it a good omen then, but now he knew it was a true sign. This was what he had come to find. This sword would change everything. Arthas stared raptly at it, his hands almost physically aching to grasp it, his fingers to wrap themselves around the hilt, his arms to feel the weapon swinging smoothly in the blow that would end Mal’Ganis, end the torment he had visited upon the people of Lordaeron, end this lust for revenge. Drawn, he stepped forward.

The uncanny elemental spirit drew its icy sword. “Turn away, before it is too late,” it intoned.

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post Apr 2 2009, 10:06 PM

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Waiting for The Rise Of The Lich King...

So far already read all the Horde based novels...I skipped the Starcraft universe since....not really interested
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post Apr 2 2009, 10:28 PM

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Nice ..

Whats ur favourite Horde book so far, mine has been Lord of the Clans so far. I read it like 3 times and still i dun feel bored.

I already pre-order the Rise of the Lich King limited collector's edition set. Looks really cool.

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post Apr 3 2009, 08:56 PM

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QUOTE(XenoFr3ak @ Apr 2 2009, 10:28 PM)
Nice ..

Whats ur favourite Horde book so far, mine has been Lord of the Clans so far. I read it like 3 times and still i dun feel bored.

I already pre-order the Rise of the Lich King limited collector's edition set. Looks really cool.
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Favorite will be Rise Of The Horde...coz corrupting Orcs into murderous Draenei hunters are awesome
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post Apr 4 2009, 04:37 PM

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i have diablo the sins war trilogy book and warcraft war of the ancients trilogy book.. written by richard knaak.. to me, his books 'ok'lah..
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post May 12 2009, 07:56 AM

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still waiting my order of limited edition hardcover Rise of the Lich King biggrin.gif think its gonna arrive in a few days happy.gif can't wait for it.

So far I find "I, Mengsk" is the best among the Starcraft Series, it gives me some inspiration and idolization of Valerian and Acturus Mengsk on their upbringing (on the positive side of course).

The Starcraft: Dark Templar Trilogy book is quite interesting, giving you some insight of the Starcraft University, still waiting for the release of the last book of the trilogy to complete my collection. Which reminds me one of the interesting novel among the Starcraft series got to be Starcraft: Liberty's Crusade (it gives the feel of the terran reporter's point of view in the campaign mission)

Whereas in terms of Warcraft lore, Warcraft: War of the Ancient Trilogy is a good read, same goes to the "Day of the Dragon" as well as the "Night of the Dragon"

As for those readers who want to get the feel of the Warcraft Lore, and don't like reading novels, they can try reading up Warcraft: The Sunwell Trilogy, its a novel cum graphic, happy.gif
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post May 12 2009, 04:31 PM

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QUOTE(Aeon89 @ May 12 2009, 07:56 AM)
still waiting my order of limited edition hardcover Rise of the Lich King biggrin.gif think its gonna arrive in a few days happy.gif can't wait for it.
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I already bought it from MPH 4 hours ago :3 :3 :3 <3
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post May 12 2009, 04:42 PM

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*tempted but gonna wait for my hardcover tongue.gif* THE FEEL OF HARDCOVER AUTHOR AUTOGRAPH BOOK LINGERS!
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post May 14 2009, 04:01 PM

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Just finished reading.

Overall...pretty darn good and finally answers why Arthas did not immediatly commit mass genocide the moment he merged with the Nerzhul.

Also...after reading this book, I can safely conclude that Nerzhul is the saddest character in the whole Warcraft Universe.

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post Jun 4 2009, 09:27 AM

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I like the dark Diablo series more.
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post Jun 15 2009, 06:57 PM

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is the Night of the Dragon still selling as a big sized paperback? any idea when is the trade paperback coming?
I don't want to pay rm60 for a 350++ pages book cry.gif
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post Jun 19 2009, 01:50 PM

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QUOTE(banks @ Jun 15 2009, 06:57 PM)
is the Night of the Dragon still selling as a big sized paperback? any idea when is the trade paperback coming?
I don't want to pay rm60 for a 350++ pages book cry.gif
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Haven't seen the trade paperback yet.

on a separate note, after reading the Warcraft Archive (Days of the Dragon, Lord of the Clans, The Last Guardian) and the Warcraft: War of the Ancients Archives (The Well of Eternity, The Demon Soul, The Sundering), what should I read next?
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post Jun 20 2009, 09:38 PM

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Rise of the Horde and Rise of the Lich King~
both are good books rclxms.gif
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post Jun 23 2009, 11:34 AM

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QUOTE(zio @ Jun 19 2009, 01:50 PM)
Haven't seen the trade paperback yet.

on a separate note, after reading the Warcraft Archive (Days of the Dragon, Lord of the Clans, The Last Guardian) and the Warcraft: War of the Ancients Archives (The Well of Eternity, The Demon Soul, The Sundering), what should I read next?
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Rise Of The Horde ---> Tides Of Darkness ---> Beyond The Dark Portal ---> Rise Of The Lich King
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post Jun 29 2009, 11:21 PM

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hey all, i wanna start reading the warcraft and starcraft series.. where should i start? thanx in advance for the guie smile.gif
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post Jun 30 2009, 11:37 AM

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I can't really tell you which you should start 1st. But I will give you some guide.

Rise of the Horde (the story happens before Warcraft 1)
Tides Of Darkness, Beyond the Dark Portal (During Warcraft 2)
Rise of The Lich King (Life of Arthas)
Cycle of Hatred (After Warcraft 3)
Warcraft Archive (All happens after Warcraft 2, I think)
Night of the Dragon (After the events in Day of the Dragon[Warcraft Archive], before WoW : Wrath of the Lich King)
War of the Ancients Archive (The First Burning Legion invasion, characters are from Day of the Dragon, time travel to the past)

About starcraft...I don't read their book though

Hope that helps! tongue.gif
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post Jul 1 2009, 04:18 AM

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wow that's certainly a handful.. thanx alot! will see where i can get the first few books smile.gif much appreciated ^^
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post Aug 23 2009, 11:27 PM

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Can anyone tell me where can i buy all the series of World of Warcraft novel? I staying at Penang, have no idea on where to find them. Sad
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post Aug 25 2009, 12:38 AM

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QUOTE(iceFrog-Hunter @ Aug 24 2009, 12:27 AM)
Can anyone tell me where can i buy all the series of World of Warcraft novel? I staying at Penang, have no idea on where to find them. Sad
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Just look in MPH or Popular...they should stock them. Also try Borders if there is one
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post Aug 30 2009, 10:09 PM

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QUOTE(radkliler @ Aug 25 2009, 12:38 AM)
Just look in MPH or Popular...they should stock them. Also try Borders if there is one
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I went to Popular but seem they dun hav them anymore, mayb lack of supporter around here. MPH should have that but the only bookstore in Penang is at Island, i m not staying on island.

MPH have online service, still wondering of that
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post Aug 3 2011, 01:06 PM

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Reviving an old thread.
I'm selling off my warcraft and starcraft novels here. Take a look for those who are looking for a good read smile.gif

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1975354
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post Dec 11 2012, 09:23 PM

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anybody selling starcraft ghost academy 2??
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post Dec 13 2012, 02:37 PM

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i have read a couple of Warcraft novels..and i find it's kinda more or less the same as those from Raymond Fiest or Salvatore..

So i have decided to get involve with StarCraft...but question is, which book should i go 1st? or which sequence?


Added on December 13, 2012, 2:38 pmand yes, epic fan of Starcraft...even got the original Starcraft II cd..

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