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Marcus Fenix Apparently Has a Diary
zgerhard | 10:41 AM on 07.16.2009 6 comments




Okay, well, not really. But, in case you did not know, there is a wonderful lady who has taken it upon herself to write books in the Gears of War universe! I stumbled across the first book (pictured on the left) while I was looking for Discworld novels at Borders that I had not yet read (which is a tough feat... I've read pretty much all of them). Having played Gears of War and Gears of War 2 and loving the crap out of both experiences, I had to buy this book. I finished this book four days later because it was [/i]that[/i] good. It was like my Harry Potter experience all over again. A book that just couldn't be put down! And, it offered a pretty awesome insight to the main characters.

If you like to read or if you like the Gears of War universe, pick this shit up! The best part is... there's a second book coming! From author Karen Traviss, the second book will only retail at $15 according to the press release on the official Gears of War website and will be available on July 28th.

The first book is a prequel to the first game, although the very beginning didn't seem to match up. It must have been a prequel to Gears of War 2 because in the book, Fenix has already been broken out of jail and his association with Hoffman is edgy because of what happened. The second book will pick up where Gears of War 2 left off as Fenix and his buddies escort survivors from Jacinto to a safe haven.

I am anxiously awaiting the announcement of Gears of War 3. It has to be coming!



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RiotMonster's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/16/2009 11:26
RiotMonster
I really wanted to read Aspho Fields but just haven't gotten my hands on a copy.. This makes me want to read it 10x more.
Trev's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/16/2009 11:28
Trev
Dear Diary,

Had to shoot ten shitloads of monster guys today. Lost three more people from the Carmine family. Their habit of dying at the drop of a hat reminds me of those adorable little prinnies. Dom's hair looked so cute. Ugh, I just couldn't do anything with mine. Guess I'll just stick with the bandanna again. We were behind one of those suspiciously plentiful chest-high concrete walls, but then he started talking about his wife and got all pouty. I just wanted to give him a big hug.

TTFN, diary <3 Marcus
zgerhard's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/16/2009 11:30
zgerhard
LoL @ TREV

In the book, it's actually described as a "do-rag" hehe
Char Aznable's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/16/2009 12:38
Char Aznable
Dear Diary,

COME ON!!! NICE!!!

-Marcus
Kyousuke Nanbu's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/16/2009 12:47
Kyousuke Nanbu
I agree the books where fantastic, I'm eagerly awaiting the 2nd.
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