Spectral Jester Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 New York, NY – April 25, 2012 - Tor Books, an imprint of Tom Doherty Associates, LLC—the largest publisher of science fiction in the world—is excited to reveal the title and release date for the second novel in the “Kilo-Five Trilogy” written by bestselling novelist and renowned game writer Karen Traviss. HALO: THE THURSDAY WAR will release in hardcover alongside a simultaneous audio edition on October 2, 2012. Traviss, whose first foray into the Halo Universe came with the short story “Human Weakness” in Fall 2009’s New York Times bestselling “Halo: Evolutions” anthology, launched her new trilogy last fall with the acclaimed bestseller Halo: Glasslands . A #1 New York Times bestselling author who has penned novels in the Star Wars and Gears of War franchises (she most recently served as lead game writer for Gears of War 3 ), as well as her own critically acclaimed science fiction series, The Wess’har Wars , Traviss has an incredible gift for writing believable and compelling military science fiction. “From the very first page, The Thursday War propels you into a universe on the brink of chaos,” says Frank O’Connor, Franchise Development Director, 343 Industries. “It will immerse you immediately and enthrallingly into the events and circumstances that will come to define the state of the Halo universe in Halo 4 . I can’t wait for fans and newcomers alike to experience the sequel to Glasslands.” HALO: THE THURSDAY WAR picks up immediately where Halo: Glasslands left off, with forces on Earth and among the Covenant threatening a peace that is precarious at best. With a splinter group among the Sangheili pushing for war, some human colonies rebel against earth authority; and as ONI policy continues to shift with the volatile situation in space, the discovery of a trove of Forerunner technology on Onyx provokes leaders on Earth to seek uses for it in the conflict. For the fight is far from over… "I wanted to focus on what it feels like to operate in a fragile ceasefire that’s turning into a mass of small, unpredictable wars where the enemy is much harder to spot and define,” says author Karen Traviss. “It's not about big set piece space battles, superheroes, and hardware; this is a messy conflict seen at close quarters by real people with their own problems, whether those people are human, alien, or artificial intelligences." About Tor Books Tor Books, an imprint of Tom Doherty Associates, LLC, is a New York-based publisher of hardcover and softcover books. Founded in 1980, Tor annually publishes what is arguably the largest and most diverse line of science fiction and fantasy ever produced by a single English-language publisher. In 2002, Tor launched Starscape, an imprint dedicated to publishing quality science fiction and fantasy for young readers, including books by critically acclaimed and award winning authors such as Cory Doctorow, Orson Scott Card, and David Lubar. Between an extensive hardcover and trade-softcover line, an Orb backlist program, and a stronghold in mass-market paperbacks, books from Tor have won every major award in the SF and fantasy fields, and the company has been named Best Publisher 24 years in a row in the Locus Poll, the largest consumer poll in SF. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drizzy_Dan Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 THE COVER LOOKS AMAAAZINGGG. Thank you for this Jester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam91 Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 that looks like the infinitey in that picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt S-501 Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 I can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Bashful Brute Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Oh, crap. I didn't see this thread and I go make a thread of my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Bashful Brute Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 I like the cover, except for what I assume to be a Spartan-IV. Looks too robotic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniamp Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 That's the Infinity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
36-2071 Pragmatic Avarice Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Must say, this has to be that hero that Xbox Magazine is teasing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaguroth Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 How can that be the second book in the trilogy when Glasslands was a continuation of Onyx o_o? Or... wait.. Onyx had nothing to do with Kilo-Five did it.. xD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anarchy Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 That looks pretty awesome, and who said to never judge a book by it's cover. I'm sure it will be an amazing book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killer K34 Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 ive already pre ordered it throught barnes and noble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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