Showing posts with label books. Show all posts
Showing posts with label books. Show all posts

Revan Novel Cover Revealed

Posted by Kalvod | Java Jawa On 7/21/11 0 comments

Today during SDCC, the cover for Drew Karpyshyn's upcoming book, Revan was revealed. This is the third book set within The Old Republic. The story follows in the footsteps of Revan and the events transpiring towards the end of Knights of the Old Republic

We are curious to hear what your thoughts on the new cover are, let us know!

Source: StarWars.com

Deceived - Non Spoiler Review

Posted by Kalvod | Java Jawa On 3/27/11 0 comments


To preface anything, the following is a non-spoiler review. Make sure to stay tuned as we'll discuss the book in all it's glorious details in an upcoming minicast.

This past week, I had the chance to sit down and read the Paul S. Kemp's latest book – Deceived. The book takes place in the Old Republic Era, it starts out approximately where we see the trailer. If you haven't seen that yet...what are you waiting for, view it now!

The book revolves around three characters, the focus of them however is Darth Malgus. While the character's themselves are very well rounded, dynamic, the interesting aspect is we see an evolution of their personalities as they are driven to the circumstances they are put upon them and the effects of that. From beginning to end, the book is a roller coaster of a ride.

There are many themes running through the course of the novel and as any great story it contains various shades of gray, love, revenge and epitomes. Also for all of us Star Wars fans, you surely won't be disappointed as there's a lot of great action taking place, from high intense blaster fights, space battles and our favorite Jedi vs Sith!

If your taking your first step into the Star Wars Expanded Universe, this Is a great place to start, I would like to note that this is a pretty stand alone novel, which really doesn't require any previous knowledge of the canon. So pick it up, have yourself a fun read and enjoy what it offers, rest assured you won't be disappointed.

I found myself once, I picked it up, I couldn't put it down and a tease for you all . . . prepare to have your jaw hanging open at one point or another!

Red Harvest Chapter 7 Preview

Posted by Kalvod | Java Jawa On 12/17/10 0 comments


This Friday, we get Chapter 7 from Joe Schreiber's upcoming book, "Red Harvest". The book is just shy of two weeks away from release. So if you've been enjoying the great reads, make sure to check out this latest installment. Happy Reading!

Source: starwars.com

Excerpt from Deceived

Posted by Kalvod | Java Jawa On 12/16/10 0 comments


This week we are treated with an early holiday gift and our presented with a short excerpt of the Deceived book by Paul S. Kemp. The following takes place in chapter 2 and consists of approximately 20 pages. Deceived follows the story of Darth Malgus.
MALGUS LET HIS ANGER BUILD with each step he took toward the
Temple’s entrance. The Force responded to his emotional state, caught
him up in its power until he was awash in it. He sensed the seed of fear
growing in the soldiers’ guts.
“I said stop,” the lead soldier said again.
“Do nothing,” Malgus said to Eleena over his shoulder. “These are
mine.”
She let her hands fall slack to her sides and fell in behind him.
The three guards spread out into an arc as they approached him,
their movements cautious, blaster rifles ready. The entrance to the
Temple, a fifteen- meter- tall opening in the edifice’s façade, loomed behind
them.
 The book will be available on March 22, 2011. Till then, you'll just have to enjoy the sneak peaks, also make sure to let us now what you think!
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Update: The first chapter is now available from www.swtor.com, you can read it by clicking here. In addition a Rebelscum has given us an early Holiday gift by offering Chapter 3, which is now available to read!

Source: starwars.com

Red Harvest Chapter 6 Preview

Posted by Kalvod | Java Jawa On 12/14/10 0 comments


This week we are given a preview for Chapter 6 for the upcoming Star Wars Horror novel, which is to be set during the time of the Old Republic.

Below if a excerpt from the preview:
It was after midnight in the academy's main hanger. Finishing up the last of his maintenance chores, Pergus Frode found himself glaring at the Corellian cruiser still taking up space in the corner of the landing pad. He’d refueled the craft and kept its engines hot, as its pilot had demanded, but that had been several hours ago and there’d been no word from the bounty hunters. Now it was late and he wanted nothing more than to shut things down, go back to his quarters, and collapse into his bunk.
Source: starwars.com

Red Harvest Chapter 5 Preview

Posted by Kalvod | Java Jawa On 12/6/10 0 comments


That's right another week, another chapter. This week we are presented with Chapter 5 from the upcoming novel, "Red Harvest" If your interested and can't get enough of this horror meets Star Wars tale, check it out! This is the biggest preview that I've heard of from any author, so if your enjoying the read, make sure to pick up the book this month!

Source: starwars.com

Red Harvest Chapter 4 Preview

Posted by Kalvod | Java Jawa On 11/27/10 0 comments


This week we get another taste of the upcoming novel, "Red Harvest"! These great previews just keep coming and we are all the more thankful for it! After all it is the week of Thanksgiving. If your interested in learning more, visit the link below.

Source: starwars.com

Red Harvest Chapter 3 Preview

Posted by Kalvod | Java Jawa On 11/21/10 0 comments


This past week we get yet another preview of the upcoming book, "Red Harvest". I can't recall the last time a book has offered this many chapters up for reading pre-release. This is pretty exciting and gives the audience a great taste of the book and what is to come! If your interested in this great, fun read coming next month you can find the preview here.

Source: starwars.com

Red Harvest Chapter 2 Preview

Posted by Kalvod | Java Jawa On 11/13/10 0 comments


This past week we got ourselves another treat to the upcoming book, "Red Harvest". Chapter 2 of this novel is now available, check it out if your interested in this genre bending horror spin on The Old Republic. In case you missed the first chapter, you can find it here.

Source: starwars.com

Red Harvest Preview

Posted by Kalvod | Java Jawa On 11/6/10 0 comments


Surprise, surprise...today we receive a preview of Joe Schreiber's upcoming book: Red Harvest. Joe has written his previous Star Wars novel: Death Troopers. Eager to find out more, here's the synopsis!
The era of the Old Republic is a dark and dangerous time, as Jedi Knights valiantly battle the Sith Lords and their ruthless armies. But the Sith have disturbing plans -- and none more so than the fulfillment of Darth Scabrous's fanatical dream, which is about to become nightmarish reality.

Unlike those other Jedi sidelined to the Agricultural Corps -- young Jedi whose abilities have not proved up to snuff -- Hestizo Trace possesses one extraordinary Force talent: a gift with plants. Suddenly her quiet existence among greenhouse and garden specimens is violently destroyed by the arrival of an emissary from Darth Scabrous. For the rare black orchid that she has nurtured and bonded with is the final ingredient in an ancient Sith formula that promises to grant Darth Scabrous his greatest desire.

But at the heart of the formula is a never-before-seen virus that's worse than fatal -- it doesn't just kill, it transforms. Now the rotting, ravenous dead are rising, driven by a bloodthirsty hunger for all things living -- and commanded by a Sith Master with an insatiable lust for power and the ultimate prize: immortality... no matter the cost.

To read the preview just click on the image and enjoy! The books is scheduled to come out this December.

Source: starwars.com

Red Harvest Cover Revealed!

Posted by Kalvod | Java Jawa On 9/22/10 1 comments


The upcoming horror novel by Joe Schreiber, which is to be set in The Old Republic Era has had the cover revealed this week. Let us know what you think of it. If you haven't read his previous star wars horror novel, make sure to check out Death Troopers.

Source: starwars.com

Fatal Alliance Review & Minicast 007

Posted by Kalvod | Java Jawa On 9/14/10 2 comments


Fatal Alliance written by Sean Williams came out a few weeks ago. It takes place during The Old Republic and follows several characters spanning across the Sith Empire & the Republic.

During this Minicast we give our thoughts and opinions as we go into depth discussing this latest Old Republic book.

Topics Discussed:
  • Non-Spoiler Review (1st few minutes)
  • We Rate Fatal Alliance 6.5 / 10 Holocrons
  • Character's Analyzed
  • Act by Act Summary & Discussion
  • Thoughts & Opinions
  • Likes & Dislikes
If you've read the book we would like to know what you thought about it. Have any dislikes / likes / favorite characters let us know!

Red Harvest

Posted by Kalvod | Java Jawa On 6/29/10 3 comments

Joe Schreiber, author of Death Troopers reveals his next Star Wars horror novel, which is to be set in The Old Republic Era.

A short summary from Random House:

Strange things are happening in a Sith academy, where the Dark Lord in charge has barricaded himself away, unexplained violence is on the rise, and the apprentices are growing more and more frightened. When a mercenary arrives with a delivery for the Sith Lord -- and a hostage Jedi in tow -- the situation reaches a boiling point. Only a Jedi Master, looking for the missing Jedi, can hope to get her -- and himself -- out alive.

Death Troopers was a great book, the setting was a mixture of horror & sci-fi. The book portrayed a sense of urgency, dread, and brought into light a new set of characters along side some old ones in a very non intrusive way into the Star Wars world. I highly recommend it even if your not a fan of horror. It's a very enjoyable fast read. With that in mind i am more than confident this will be a huge success for Schreiber.

The book is set to release 1/25/2011 and is set to be approx. 250 pages. More Info can be found here.

Deceived Novel Teaser

Posted by Kalvod | Java Jawa On 6/23/10 5 comments

Paul S. Kemp recently updated his blog, posting a excerpt from jhis upcoming novel, "Deceived". THe following scene takes place from the first cinematic trailer. Enjoy the great read!

Malgus took one last look around, at the children and their parents playing, laughing, eating, everyone going about their lives, unaware that everything was about to change.

“Come,” he said to Eleena, and picked up his pace. His cloak swirled around him. So, too, his anger.

Moments later, he received another coded transmission, this one from the highjacked dropship.

Jump complete. On approach. Arrival in ninety seconds.

Ahead, he saw the four towers surrounding the stacked tiers of the Jedi Temple, its ancient stone as orange as fire in the light of the setting sun. The civilians seemed to give it a wide berth, as if it were a holy place, rather than a place of sacrilege.

He would reduce it to rubble.

He walked toward it and fate walked beside him.

Statues of long-dead Jedi Masters lined the approach to the Temple’s enormous doorway. The setting sun stretched the statue’s tenebrous forms across the duracrete. He walked through the shadows and past them, noting some names: Odan Urr, Ooroo, Arca Jeth.

Read the rest of the excerpt here. The novel is available for preorder on Amazon.

Characters of Deceived Novel

Posted by Kalvod | Java Jawa On 6/6/10 4 comments

Paul S. Kemp updated his blog recently with the following:

"I’m hoping to get approval in July to begin posting excerpts from Deceived, my Star Wars novel set in the The Old Republic. But in the meantime, I thought I’d post the Dramatis Personae for the novel. There are four core characters (these four are either point of view characters, or characters with a lot of screen time) and several important, but non-core characters."

The Core Characters
  • Darth Malgus, male human Sith lord.
  • Eleena Daru, female Twi-lek, a trained combatant and Malgus’s companion.
  • Aryn Leneer, female human Jedi Knight and Force Empath.
  • Zeerid Korr, male human smuggler, former Republic commando

The Non-Core characters

  • Master Ven Zallow, male human Jedi Master
  • Darth Angral, male human Sith Lord
  • Lord Adraas, male human Sith.

This is some quite exciting news and puts a few things into perspective, especially with the recent speculation about Vette.

Source: Paul S. Kemp Blog