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CCP Fallout
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Posted - 2009.07.02 16:00:00 -
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CCP Abraxas is well-known as one of our most prolific Chronicle writers, so it shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone that he's written a novel! EVE: The Burning Life, the second EVE Online novel, will hit bookshelves this November. You can learn more about this exciting new novel by pointing your browsers here.
Fallout
Associate Community Manager
CCP Hf, EVE Online
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Gnulpie
Minmatar
Miner Tech
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Posted - 2009.07.02 16:58:00 -
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 Quote:
400 pages
On-Sale: November 2009
Tor Books
ISBN: 0-7653-2486-5
$14.99
That is a fair price!
But why, oh why, do we have now to wait until November! I would like to read it earlier. Meanies you 
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Silver Night
Caldari
Naqam
Exalted.
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Posted - 2009.07.02 19:15:00 -
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I look forward to this with hope leavened with no small amount of trepidation. I do have to say I am happy that it is Abraxas that is writing this one. I've hopes it will be less space opera and more Eve.
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The Clown Man.
GLS Mr. State
Caldari Patriot.
Sansha's Nation Supporter
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Estel Arador
Minmatar
Estel Arador Corp Services
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Posted - 2009.07.02 19:53:00 -
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The ISBN-13 for the Tor version is 978-0-7653-2486-3.
(ISBN-10 is being phased out)
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AceOfSpace
Pineapple Blunder
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Posted - 2009.07.02 22:01:00 -
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Awh... but I haven't got round to reading the last one yet ;'o
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Irulan S'Dijana
Amarr
Imperial Academy
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Posted - 2009.07.03 09:13:00 -
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2 for 1 deal?
As in the last one and the new one, not two copies of the new one.
- Nobody gets rich in this business. You simply obtain new levels of relative poverty. |
Amaya Hamasaki
Gallente
Matatabi Kenkyokaihatsu Ltd.
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Posted - 2009.07.03 12:04:00 -
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November, hu? Couldn't you crank this one out one month earlier? - would have made a perfect birthday present for my girlfriend
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Kyoko Sakoda
Caldari
Veto.
Veto Corp
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Posted - 2009.07.03 13:10:00 -
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Squee!
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Zaknussem
Intrum Industria
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Posted - 2009.07.03 13:37:00 -
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I hope you've added a dedicated proofreader to your staff in time for the release of this book. |
Briani
The Dotted Line
Eve Trade Union
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Posted - 2009.07.08 00:42:00 -
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The ISBN 10 (0753817683) for the Orion Books version is wrong.
The one given is for Steve Martins novel 'The Pleasure of my Company'
The correct one is 0575090162
And the ISBN 10 for the paperback is 0575090170
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Gendril
Solitude Empires
Intrepid Crossing
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Posted - 2009.07.10 12:21:00 -
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Uhh i hope its a good at the other one and now i know what i want for x-mas ... perhaps its planned for that ... hmm :P
looking to fight back the pirates?
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ceaon
Gallente
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Posted - 2009.07.12 22:20:00 -
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14,99$ is a nice deal
will be only on English ?
EvE FTW |
riverini
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Posted - 2009.07.14 04:09:00 -
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i imagine this will be one of the Hottest announcements for the FanFest with the host saying how tech and art finally merges beautifully in a +200 pages work of art, but i need to raise a voice of concern and ask: what about ambulation!!!? give us some info! When, Why and How!
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Thorvik
Valklear Guard
Ushra'Khan
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Posted - 2009.08.21 16:46:00 -
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/a small winge so pls bear with me
I'm really looking forward to it and def. buying the book, but could we please have a larger paperpack than the last one. Not in volume, but the pocketbook sized paperback is just annoying. It's nicer to read the larger sized paperback. I know this is the publisher's choice and CCP Abraxas prob. has no say in it, but if someone could make the request I would be very grateful.
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Biterno Sintaph
Gallente
Suddenly Failure
Stellar Union
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Posted - 2009.08.31 20:27:00 -
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Just finished Gonzales' "EVE: The Empyrean Age", and loved it. Looking forward to a book by Abraxas; he always does an excellent job on the bi-weekly short stories.
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Tony Unrau
Caldari
Knights with Honor
Circle-Of-Two
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Posted - 2009.09.01 16:13:00 -
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WOOT! Cant wait!
Will be pre-ordering this as soon as it comes available =]
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Lateris
Gallente
Dark Star Industries
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Posted - 2009.09.26 03:27:00 -
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The first book brought me back to Eve. I am really looking forward to the next one.
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Amoranis
Gallente
Independent Faction
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Posted - 2009.10.03 02:49:00 -
[18]
omfg i kant wait till it comes out. SQUEE >:D!
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Kenerian
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Posted - 2009.10.05 04:36:00 -
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Reading the first book now, I'm about 200 pages deep. I thought it was funny they put Roxor in the book. So far its a good read and keeps EVE on my mind 24/7. Who ever thought reading would be fun??
I'll be buying the next EVE novel 
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Mintoko
Gallente
Taedium In Perpetuam
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Posted - 2009.10.06 04:49:00 -
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Edited by: Mintoko on 06/10/2009 04:49:24
Amazon states it's on pre-order for a 3/10/2010 release. Orion books says 2/18/2010. Who has it in November?
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Heccie Thump
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Posted - 2009.10.06 11:48:00 -
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I just did a search on Amazon.co.uk for "EVE Burning Life" and it resulted in both the hardback and softback release date as 19 Nov 2009. I know at least one Xmas present I will be getting this year :)
ps The result also threw up a paperback version to be released on 12 Aug 2010, and other hard and softback versions being released on 2 Mar 2010. But hey, I am going to be optimistic and go for the Nov release dates.
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Selmak28
Defenders of Sovereignty
Destined For Glory
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Posted - 2009.10.17 17:20:00 -
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Did the Empyrean Age novel inspire the expansion, or was it the other way around?
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Sassums
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Posted - 2009.10.18 19:05:00 -
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What is the name of the first EVE book?
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Zazaza Papp
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Posted - 2009.10.18 23:27:00 -
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Originally by: Sassums
What is the name of the first EVE book?
The first book is called EVE: The Empyrean Age.
http://www.amazon.com/EVE-Empyrean-Age-Tony-Gonzales/dp/0765363909/ref=pd_sim_b_1
I really hope the Nov. release date is correct for The Burning Life. I don't want to wait until next year!!!!!
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Khadann
Caldari
State War Academy
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Posted - 2009.10.24 16:15:00 -
[25]
good to know :)
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Amoranis
Gallente
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Posted - 2009.10.24 20:30:00 -
[26]
OMG SQUEE SQUEE
/me dances around like kid in kandy store.
i loved the last one... kant wait till this one comeso out
>:D!
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Psy Smythe
Gallente
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Posted - 2009.10.27 16:34:00 -
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Originally by: Heccie Thump
I just did a search on Amazon.co.uk for "EVE Burning Life" and it resulted in both the hardback and softback release date as 19 Nov 2009. I know at least one Xmas present I will be getting this year :)
ps The result also threw up a paperback version to be released on 12 Aug 2010, and other hard and softback versions being released on 2 Mar 2010. But hey, I am going to be optimistic and go for the Nov release dates.
I'm pretty sure the release date has been pushed back to March 2010. I've got it on order from my local book store and they informed me that the date got pushed from November 2009 to March 2010.
Psy
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Jowen Datloran
Caldari
Science and Trade Institute
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Posted - 2009.10.29 22:17:00 -
[28]
Pre-ordered and looking forward to it.
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Mr. Science & Trade Institute
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Gandahari
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Posted - 2009.10.30 16:04:00 -
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I think the novel may be published in the UK first before it's release in the states: http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0575090162/ref=nosim/authordatabase
Anyways, that's where I put my pre-order in.
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Carneros
Minmatar
The Vehement
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Posted - 2009.10.31 14:23:00 -
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I loved the first book and I very much want this one. But I am crossing my fingers that there is a Kindle edition. Since I was able to get the first one on Kindle, I'm guessing this one should be possible as well. I'm just also hoping there is not some long delay after release in order to get it digitally.
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CCP Abraxas
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Posted - 2009.11.10 11:29:00 -
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Hi folks,
Just to confirm the rumor: Publication has been pushed back from November to February. I'm sorry for the delay, but I'm afraid it couldn't be avoided. I'd love to have you guys getting the book right now (original publication date was November 8, which coincidentally was my 30th birthday), but believe me, with the final round of edits we did on it, it's going to be even more worth your money than before.
Just think of it as a delayed seasonal present. For everyone except me, that is. I have the script sitting here on table beside me. Maybe I'll flip through it once at lunchtime. Smell those pages. Mmmhmmm ...
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Verone
Gallente
Veto Corp
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Posted - 2009.11.10 14:08:00 -
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Originally by: CCP Abraxas
Hi folks,
Just to confirm the rumor: Publication has been pushed back from November to February. I'm sorry for the delay, but I'm afraid it couldn't be avoided. I'd love to have you guys getting the book right now (original publication date was November 8, which coincidentally was my 30th birthday), but believe me, with the final round of edits we did on it, it's going to be even more worth your money than before.
Just think of it as a delayed seasonal present. For everyone except me, that is. I have the script sitting here on table beside me. Maybe I'll flip through it once at lunchtime. Smell those pages. Mmmhmmm ...
No doubt it'll be worth the wait 
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\o/ EON FICTION WRITER OF 2008! \o/
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Posted - 2009.11.10 15:33:00 -
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Edited by: Zeredek on 10/11/2009 15:34:20
I guess i'll have to wait then
Originally by: CCP Abraxas
I have the script sitting here on table beside me.
Pics or it didn't happen
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Cailais
Amarr
Diablo Advocatus
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Posted - 2009.11.10 19:02:00 -
[34]
Originally by: CCP Abraxas
Hi folks,
Just to confirm the rumor: Publication has been pushed back from November to February. I'm sorry for the delay, but I'm afraid it couldn't be avoided. I'd love to have you guys getting the book right now (original publication date was November 8, which coincidentally was my 30th birthday), but believe me, with the final round of edits we did on it, it's going to be even more worth your money than before.
Just think of it as a delayed seasonal present. For everyone except me, that is. I have the script sitting here on table beside me. Maybe I'll flip through it once at lunchtime. Smell those pages. Mmmhmmm ...
Awww! Gutted 
Bring it out now dammit!
C.
Originally by: Capa
So if you wake up one morning and it's a particularly beautiful day, you'll know we made it.
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Lateris
Gallente
Dark Star Industries
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Posted - 2009.11.11 19:43:00 -
[35]
Darn you Jovians!
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Myrhial Arkenath
Ghost Festival
Naraka.
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Posted - 2009.11.12 08:42:00 -
[36]
Any chance of any kind of preview to compensate us for the waiting? I much enjoyed the reading at FF
Also happy belated birthday!
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CCP Abraxas
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Posted - 2009.11.12 09:12:00 -
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Alright, just got word from my editors: Final date is in March. It was always wavering a bit between the two months, but I figured I'd be on the safe side and update the thread again.
As for a preview: Not right now, but I'd love to write another dev blog about the novel some time before it comes out, and I might well include something there. I liked doing the FF reading; it's always nice to hear the voice in your head suddenly sounding through speakers Not to mention how much better of a feel you get for the rhythm of your sentences once they're spoken out loud.
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Chribba
Otherworld Enterprises
Otherworld Empire
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Posted - 2009.11.21 16:47:00 -
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Looking forward to it Keep up the great work!
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Coupe Soleil
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Posted - 2009.12.08 15:27:00 -
[39]
March! 
Eve doesn't have a patient population, I thought you knew that. 
But I'm sure it will be worth the wait.
*Coupe secretly hopes Abraxas is kidding with us all and it will be in stores a week before Xmas...
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Abrazzar
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Posted - 2009.12.08 18:55:00 -
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Well, I got a email from Amazon telling me they'll deliver the book sometime between September 13th and September 16th 2010. 
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Nijaza
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Posted - 2009.12.08 20:06:00 -
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MARCH! awwwwwww mannnn, well ok. Print alot of um, lookin foward to it
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Tor Umar
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Posted - 2009.12.20 22:31:00 -
[42]
:( I've just been notified by amazon that the release date has been put back to September 2010 :(
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Alerion
Freelancer Union
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Posted - 2009.12.23 22:36:00 -
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On the 15th of Dec Amazon told me:
"Unfortunately, an unexpected delay from our supplier may prevent us from delivering some items in your order by Christmas.
The following items have been delayed:
Hjalti Danielsson "Eve: The Burning Life"
Estimated arrival date: March 05 2010 - March 11 2010"
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Evanda Char
Minmatar
Re-Awakened Technologies Inc
Electus Matari
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Posted - 2010.01.14 23:08:00 -
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Abraxas fangirl is happy fangirl.
-Eva-
Electus Matari - taking it one bad guy at a time |
JamesHowlett
Caldari
The StarJammers
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Posted - 2010.01.22 03:49:00 -
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Edited by: JamesHowlett on 22/01/2010 03:49:15
If I get to enjoy The Burning Life half as much as I enjoyed Empyrean Age, I'll finally have to get off my ass and order the 4-back of battleship statues.
Can't wait to read it, Abraxas!
Plus, it has a Raven on the cover. That's a 100% bonus to awesome. |
XenoPagan
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Posted - 2010.01.29 13:36:00 -
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any solid date known by now?
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Lukas Volstran
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Posted - 2010.02.01 03:53:00 -
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I am very excited about this space opera. For me the hardest part of books in the Space Opera genre is trying to visualize a super perfect universe (i.e Iain M. Banks' Culture series) so needless to say I am excited about further exploring a familiar setting.
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Toramii
Le Moulin Rouge
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Posted - 2010.02.25 23:21:00 -
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Dear Customer,
Greetings from Amazon.co.uk.
We regret to inform you that we have been unable to obtain the following item:
Hjalti Danielsson "The Burning Life"
We apologise for the length of time it has taken us to reach this conclusion. Until recently, we had still hoped to obtain this item for you.
This item has now been cancelled from your order #xxx-xxxx-xxxx and we can confirm that you have not been charged for it.
We are no longer able to offer this item for sale. Our supplier has informed us that this item has been discontinued and is no longer available.
Please accept our apologies for any disappointment or inconvenience caused
Any comment CCP
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CCP Abraxas
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Posted - 2010.02.26 14:22:00 -
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Originally by: Toramii
Any comment CCP
Amazon put up duplicate listings a while back and I suspect you chanced to preorder wrong one. It's no biggie, though - we're working on having them eliminate the ghost listing, but you should be able to put in a preorder for the proper item whenever you want. The book is coming out in March, and I know this, BECAUSE THE VERY FIRST PRINTED COPY IS SITTING ON MY DESK RIGHT NOW!
Sorry, guys. Having a bit of a geekout moment here...
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CCP Greyscale
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Posted - 2010.02.26 14:53:00 -
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Originally by: CCP Abraxas
Originally by: Toramii
Any comment CCP
Amazon put up duplicate listings a while back and I suspect you chanced to preorder wrong one. It's no biggie, though - we're working on having them eliminate the ghost listing, but you should be able to put in a preorder for the proper item whenever you want. The book is coming out in March, and I know this, BECAUSE THE VERY FIRST PRINTED COPY IS SITTING ON MY DESK RIGHT NOW!
Sorry, guys. Having a bit of a geekout moment here...
Confirming that I've touched the book and it is in fact real.
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CCP Dropbear
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Posted - 2010.02.26 22:06:00 -
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Originally by: CCP Greyscale
Originally by: CCP Abraxas
Originally by: Toramii
Any comment CCP
Amazon put up duplicate listings a while back and I suspect you chanced to preorder wrong one. It's no biggie, though - we're working on having them eliminate the ghost listing, but you should be able to put in a preorder for the proper item whenever you want. The book is coming out in March, and I know this, BECAUSE THE VERY FIRST PRINTED COPY IS SITTING ON MY DESK RIGHT NOW!
Sorry, guys. Having a bit of a geekout moment here...
Confirming that I've touched the book and it is in fact real.
Confirming that I've touched the author and the pleasure was in fact real.
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Bucky O'Hair
Minmatar
Tribal Liberation Force
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Posted - 2010.02.27 00:53:00 -
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Do you know if there is going to be a Kindle version for the US?
Bucky O'Hair
"If it flys it dies!"
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Flamewave
Crimson Moon Society
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Posted - 2010.02.27 06:02:00 -
[53]
Originally by: CCP Abraxas
BECAUSE THE VERY FIRST PRINTED COPY IS SITTING ON MY DESK RIGHT NOW!
Pix or it didn't happen.
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DJWiggles
Gallente
Eve Radio Corporation
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Posted - 2010.03.01 12:52:00 -
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Will have mine in a couple of days :) ... OHH SHINEY
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Azura Noctis
Amarr
SWARTA
FriendsReunited
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Posted - 2010.03.01 17:46:00 -
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Not going to be able to put it down when it arrives I'm sure. :)
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OwlManAtt
Gallente
Dreddit
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Posted - 2010.03.01 20:07:00 -
[56]
Can you confirm the date it'll be available?
Amazon US is reporting March 30. Is this when I can go to a store and grab a copy?
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MooKids
Caldari
Azure Twilight Engineering
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Posted - 2010.03.03 14:10:00 -
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Is this coming out in the US at the same time? The last one I had to wait nearly a year to find it on store shelves.
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Azura Noctis
Amarr
SWARTA
FriendsReunited
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Posted - 2010.03.09 01:59:00 -
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Originally by: MooKids
Is this coming out in the US at the same time? The last one I had to wait nearly a year to find it on store shelves.
Barnes and Noble.com has it set for late march.
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TheCatholic
Caldari
The Dark Space Initiative
Revival Of The Talocan Empire
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Posted - 2010.03.09 21:23:00 -
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I finally found The Empyrean Age on a Barnes and Noble bookshelf after looking for about a year myself. It was the very last copy in paperback. The book was all bent and the front cover was ripped so they knocked a dollar off of the price.
Now, I understand that the book is derived from the lore of the game and is placed in bookstores as game fiction. But what really decides how the product gets placed on bookshelves? Tony Gonzales' novel can stand on its own as a sci-fi/fantasy novel, no problem. But the book is located in game fiction and not in sci-fi/fantasy, where I began to look for the book, by author, in the first place.
It will be interesting to see if The Burning life, upon its release, is placed on the new fiction shelf. After all, the new World of Warcraft book, Stormrage, is there now.
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Nif Makria
Caldari
Eve Engineering Finance
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Posted - 2010.03.14 18:28:00 -
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any further info on this book? Amazon lists it as 1st March 2010 - but that date has come and gone, and the amazon page has not been updated.
Im a little worried this book has been delayed more times than Duke Nukem: forever
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Deviana Sevidon
Gallente
Panta-Rhei
Butterfly Effect Alliance
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Posted - 2010.03.14 18:35:00 -
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March the 30th. should still be the correct date. I believes some websites listed the wrong release date
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Disclaimer: All mentioned above contains my opinion and is therefore an absolute truth (for me anyway, my universe, muhahaha.....ok, done
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Dr Amira
Caldari
Science and Trade Institute
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Posted - 2010.03.14 19:23:00 -
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Looking forward to it. I remember following the link to the new chronicle (I think it was Crystal Boulevard) back when I first discovered EVE and being hooked from there. Part of EVE's depth is it's immense prime fiction, which is so deep and detailed I'm always being pleasantly surprised by something new, not to mention that it keeps growing every fortnight.
Good luck, and I hope the book is the bestseller it deserves to be!
Dr. Raimus Amira,
Lecturer in Hypereuclidean Geometry,
Science and Trade Institute
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CCP Greyscale
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Posted - 2010.03.19 20:19:00 -
[63]
Originally by: CCP Dropbear
Originally by: CCP Greyscale
Originally by: CCP Abraxas
Originally by: Toramii
Any comment CCP
Amazon put up duplicate listings a while back and I suspect you chanced to preorder wrong one. It's no biggie, though - we're working on having them eliminate the ghost listing, but you should be able to put in a preorder for the proper item whenever you want. The book is coming out in March, and I know this, BECAUSE THE VERY FIRST PRINTED COPY IS SITTING ON MY DESK RIGHT NOW!
Sorry, guys. Having a bit of a geekout moment here...
Confirming that I've touched the book and it is in fact real.
Confirming that I've touched the author and the pleasure was in fact real.
Confirming that I now have my own copy on my desk
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Chribba
Otherworld Enterprises
Otherworld Empire
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Posted - 2010.03.20 11:11:00 -
[64]
The book is available for ordering here in Sweden now, delivery time 5-8 days. yay!
Secure 3rd party service |
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SW0RDITE
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Posted - 2010.03.20 15:38:00 -
[65]
Quote:
Qty Item Price Shipped Subtotal
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Amazon.co.uk items (Sold by Amazon EU S.a.r.L.):
1 Eve: The Burning Life ú13.29 1 ú13.29
Shipped via Royal Mail (estimated arrival date: March 26, 2010).
\o/ Now I have something to read for the train journey back home! Love you Abraxas!
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Boffles
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Posted - 2010.03.20 17:06:00 -
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I is current reading it as we speak.
So far it is excellent, very different from the previous novel. Much less pod pilot orientated just like I like my fiction
Boffles
Project EIGNS - Coming soon....
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Alexeph Stoekai
Stoekai Corp
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Posted - 2010.03.21 21:31:00 -
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I hope I get it before my trip to London next week...
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Seriphyn Inhonores
Gallente
Eleutherian Guard
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Posted - 2010.03.22 19:23:00 -
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Amazon UK had paperback release as 1 March, and hardcover as 25 March...but I ordered mine yesterday and it's on the way...
How come it was released with complete non-ceremony?
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SW0RDITE
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Posted - 2010.03.25 08:01:00 -
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An excellent read and well-worth the wait! I just have to ask though... Haargoth?
I suppose that may just be me taking things too literally of course, but it would be nice to think that the story did contain some secret little nod towards the players actions.
Also, I feel terrible for doing this, but an error that leapt out at me as I read it. I only have the Hardback edition, not sure if its just confined to that version or both  . On page 161, I believe the 11th line up should start with "The", not "They". I am sure that I came across another error a little while after this one, but I can't for the life of me remember where it was, maybe I'll spot it again when I reread the novel next week!
I love how you never paint the universe in black and white, other than through the eyes of its inhabitants. I also noticed your "stasis/stagnation is death" motif appearing again, another little trademark of yours that I've come to love. Thanks for another brilliant story full of those lovely shades of grey!
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Arnulf Ogunkoya
Minmatar
The Causality
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Posted - 2010.04.01 12:54:00 -
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I have bought it and read it.
It's a vast improvement on The Empyrean Age. I actually found myself liking some of the characters for one thing. I do have some minor quibbles but I'm not sure if this is the right place to discuss them as doing to would involve giving out plot spoilers.
Regards,
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Ioulianos
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Posted - 2010.04.10 04:20:00 -
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Where can I find a list with all the EVE novels guys?
Thanks in advance
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FeralShadow
Black Storm Cartel
The Orca Syndicate
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Posted - 2010.05.10 05:29:00 -
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I dunno.. I'm reading it, but it just doesn't do it for me like the Empyrean Age novel did. Dont get me wrong, it isn't bad, but for instance in one paragraph a guy is playing an instrument with eyes closed, and the next it says he's playing it with eyes half open. There's quite a bit of that, and also some emotions of Drem (the rage about his parents) was not expressed at all, it just assumed you knew? There's some holes, but hey.
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Apoloz
Gallente
Axon Incorporated
Kamikaze Project
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Posted - 2010.05.19 12:04:00 -
[73]
GDGD might get it the other novel was really good
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Zazaza Papp
Caldari
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Posted - 2010.06.14 22:09:00 -
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sooo is there going to be a third EVE novel?
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InVictus Kell
Gallente
Gladiators of Rage
Honourable Templum of Alcedonia
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Posted - 2010.06.18 18:43:00 -
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Originally by: FeralShadow
I dunno.. I'm reading it, but it just doesn't do it for me like the Empyrean Age novel did. Dont get me wrong, it isn't bad, but for instance in one paragraph a guy is playing an instrument with eyes closed, and the next it says he's playing it with eyes half open. There's quite a bit of that, and also some emotions of Drem (the rage about his parents) was not expressed at all, it just assumed you knew? There's some holes, but hey.
i feel the same way. "empyrean age" had a fantastic plot and great pacing, but it was marred by some subpar technical writing skill. overall a very good book and i have a feeling that Tony Gonzales will get better and become a stellar author, the writing style strikes me as someone fresh out of college. Very good, but the rough edges need some refinement.
But "The Burning Life", while better written, really had some pacing issues. everything was just a little over-explained, more like a synopsis across the pirate factions than any real story-telling. and the characters we're dull, i really didn't care what happened to any of them, not like the first book which hooked me (and made me sad and more than one occasion when some really likable characters had bad bad things happen to them). There were some good parts, and the opportunity to get a look deeper into the mythos of EVE is exciting.
i'm certainly looking forward to any more novels.
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Steve Zodiak
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Posted - 2010.08.07 12:37:00 -
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I too would like to see Mr Gonzales have another stab at Eve, for the reasons given above.
Although I am not so sure I agree taht TBH is the better written book - personally, what I take from Abraxas' chronicles is that they show he is a technically proficient wordsmith but sometimes the prose style he chooses to use jars with me as lacking in the kind of lyricism I appreciate. Mind you, having (just) read TBH (albeit quite quickly) that particular facet did not actually strike me so hard.
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Destination SkillQueue
Are We There Yet
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Posted - 2010.08.07 15:21:00 -
[77]
After reading both books some time ago I would like to give my opinion about any future novels you decide release.
- A solid story should come first. Don't write a novel if you don't have a good story to tell. Keep the deus ex machina crap to a minimum. If you have to struggle with how you can get certain things to happen, it propably means it will be suspenceful and interesting for the reader to read too. Pulling things out of your ass and having people act like the plot requires just to keep your lazy ass story going in the direction you want is not entertaining to read.
A nice payoff at the end would be nice to have too. Just having resolution isn't always enough. After all the fuss and powerful factions backing your revenge seeker in TBL it ended with a whimper. Nice short story or chronicle material, but somewhat unsatisfying in a novel that made so much fuss about the (LOL)plan and the possible consequenses.
- Stop with the synopsis crap with the factions. I know you want to intoruduce people to it, but a story driven novel isn't a place to do it. Especially TBL reads at times like you had the revenge story worked out and were ordered to include introductions to many races and factions in the story. It made reading a very simple revenge story a pain in the ass and broke the flow of the book. Seriously, it ruins your books. Giving glimpses to them through your characters and the places they visit is fine, but don't keep forcing them in to the books in so blatantly and never at the expense of the storytelling.
- Write about EVE that we know. I'm not trying to say ignore what happens behind the curtains, especially with the limits gameplay puts on what you can show in the game. What I would like to see is things that are relevant to the players of the actual game. This is your core audience for the books and the outside people your books attract to the game(s) will propably want to see familiar things and events from the books in the games.
There is also the point, that writing about the unimportant people and events isn't normally done for a good reason. You can't get a good overview of any situation from their perspective and it usually is really boring to read or watch. It makes for good comedy and short story material, but bad story material for a novel.
I did enjoy reading empyrean age and to a lesser degree TBL too, although the sidetracking from the revenge story and constant faction/faction leader introductions should have been kept away from it. Both have big flaws but nothing you can't improve upon and fix in the writers future books. Just remember that you are supposed to write story driven novels instead of short stories and don't let the idiot who is forcing you to put all that faction inroduction crap in your stories anywhere near any of your future novels. Save that for chronicles and other short articles where it belongs.
Good luck on writing your next novel. 
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Sagesse
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Posted - 2010.09.02 11:48:00 -
[78]
Just got this from the local library and it was a great read, really was a good look at missoning, which obviously doesn't bear close examinaton if you are any sort of role player. Also a really great slice of background on many pirate and empire factions, thoroughly recommend.
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Ronen Osden
Caldari
Ronen's NEW And Improved Mining Services
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Posted - 2010.09.06 03:09:00 -
[79]
MINOR PLOT SPOILER WARNING: I just got around to reading The Burning Life, and have to say I'm a bit disappointed with the ending.
When I finished reading it, I looked back and felt as thought it was almost like there was a page/word limit, and the ending was simply made to wrap up the story quickly.
I wouldve perfered the story to go along the plot of the galactic plan that looked like it was going to actually happen.
HUGE PLOT SPOILER WARNING: Also I would believe Drem will have several large enemies after him now, since he clearly does not intend to put said plan in motion...Angels, Guristas, and Sanshas ... YAY!
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Ruby Udders
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Posted - 2010.09.20 19:21:00 -
[80]
Got the book.
Read it.
Liked it.
Would read again
It deserves a sequel and for Eve's sake let the man go past 400 pages this time \o/ |
Himnos Altar
Gallente
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Posted - 2010.09.21 05:53:00 -
[81]
GOD DAMMIT!
I saw this here and I thought it was a new book coming out in '11....:(
but yeah--good read.
explores the cultures of the four empires, the Sisters, and a few of the Pirate factions (including Sansha's Nation).
Story wasn't really all that engrossing to me, but I loved the culture exploration.
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Larg Kellein
Caldari
Agony Unleashed
Agony Empire
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Posted - 2010.09.23 13:17:00 -
[82]
Finally got a chance to read the Burning Life. I enjoyed it, though I liked the story in Empyrian Age better. The ending seemed a bit rushed, but the trip through the various factions was interesting.
I have to add, though... Abraxas, you ass! Several references to looking out the station windows when no such thing is possible. Damned tease :p
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Brujo Loco
Amarr
Brujeria Teologica
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Posted - 2010.09.27 02:29:00 -
[83]
Honestly, I'm only writing here to point out, that after Empyrean Age, with all of its flaws, was still a superb and better written book than this literary piece of "pulp" novel related to the EVE Online IP.
Practically every teen writer of twilight aspirations is better than "Abraxas" overall, and how CCP even managed to let him write this sloppy piece of literature is beyond my understanding.
Unfortunately, after reading Empyrean age and then ... this novel in sequence, I'm ashamed to say I totally loathed it.
I might be late on the bandwagon on reading these novels, but no matter that, if anyone still ever reads this, if you want a solid novel on EVE lore you better focus on Empyrean age rather than this ... travesty.
If CCP ever manages to schedule a new book, I pray to the Amarrian gods it not be by the hand of Abraxas. If he even keeps writing up stories on the backstory section of eve I don't know, I stopped clicking and even bothering to pass over there after he was made the lead writer of short fiction there.
Anyway, -10 to my standings simply because I can't possibly lower it anymore.
Bad book, some interesting points, but as I mentioned a LONG TIME AGO, I don't care about the life of the sewage control janitor and his epic struggle against the forces that be. If I wanted to read about such things I will probably read Mao's and the Party's ruling books and edicts on proper ways of living than on any eve related books.
Yes, I hated this book and the lame writing style of it's "author" that much.
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Viva VENEZUELA!!!
Archipelago Theory
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EasySarah
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Posted - 2010.10.30 14:02:00 -
[84]
Just read the book and I really enjoyed it! Well written and an absorbing story.
And with all the places Abraxas takes the reader I finally got some insight into the different factions... after 2 years of playing Eve. 
Thx a lot, Abraxas! Was a great read! Please keep ¦em coming!
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Sirdoomy
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Posted - 2010.11.12 00:55:00 -
[85]
Is the book avabile on shelves in australia or are we able to buy it online??
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AnyaRomanov
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Posted - 2010.11.17 04:12:00 -
[86]
The book felt great to sit down and read. I tore through the pages hungering for more to happen. I have to admit the end happened a bit too soon for my liking, I guess that is the way all good books are though. Escalation much like premature...well we get the picture I suppose. At any rate I loved the book and really hope that more like this will come out.
I do hope however something more will come from our writer of the Emp. Age as well!
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Kabaal S'sylistha
Caldari
The Technomages
Comrades-Of-Two
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Posted - 2010.11.21 18:04:00 -
[87]
Read like a vaguely connected tour through the factions. I'd recommend it as an introductory book to the Eve universe to people I know who enjoy the RP aspect of games, and wouldn't have to worry about it being too difficult for most literate people.
That being said, please don't do another one in this style. The pirate side could have been passable as a story that wasn't simply seeking to hit all the major highlights. Ralea's story was obvious about it.
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Deviana Sevidon
Gallente
Panta-Rhei
Butterfly Effect Alliance
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Posted - 2010.11.22 07:51:00 -
[88]
Having recently read the book, I would have also disliked the book. In my opinion the ending could have been better with a twist of fate, were the former blood raider becomes a capsuleer himself and in the final chapter himself attacks and destroys a mostly civilian deadspace-facility.
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Disclaimer: All mentioned above contains my opinion and is therefore an absolute truth (for me anyway, my universe, muhahaha.....ok, done
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Yomarto
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Posted - 2010.11.27 20:51:00 -
[89]
Dose anyone know if it is possible to get this as an ebook in Australia?
Amazon.com said they can't sell it outside of America. Amazon.co.uk and .ca both had say the same thing for their respective countries.
I tried a couple of the book retailers based in Aus that I know deal in ebooks but I none of them seemed to have this book.
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