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Gears Of War: Aspho Fields

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Gears of War: Aspho Fields by Karen Traviss delves into the gritty backstory of the popular video game series. It follows the soldiers of Delta Squad as they battle for survival against the monstrous Locust Horde. The narrative takes readers back to the crucial battle of Aspho Fields, where long-buried secrets and friendships are tested amidst the chaos of war.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy immersive action-packed tales set in richly detailed military science fiction worlds. It delves into the intense backstories of beloved characters from the iconic video game series, combining gripping personal conflict with epic battles. If you're a fan of gritty narratives and camaraderie amidst the chaos of war, this could be a thrilling read.

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Gears Of War: Aspho Fields

The first games tie-in novel to this hugely successful game: high-octane, all-action and telling the story of beleagued humanity, facing a powerful alien species bent on their destruction.

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The story of Delta Squad's toughest fighters – soldier's soldier Marcus Fenix and steadfast Dominic Santiago – as well as a detailed account of the pivotal battle of the Pendulum Wars.

As kids, the three of them were inseparable; as soldiers, they were torn apart. Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago fought alongside Dom's elder brother Carlos at Aspho Fields in the epic battle that changed the course of the Pendulum Wars.

There's a new war to fight now, a war for mankind's very survival. But while the last human stronghold on Sera braces itself for another onslaught from the Locust Horde, ghosts come back to haunt Marcus and Dom, as the return of an old comrade threatens to dredge up an agonizing secret Marcus has sworn to keep.

As the beleaguered Gears of the Coalition of Ordered Governments take a last stand to save mankind from extinction, the harrowing decisions made at Aspho Fields have to be relived and made again. Marcus and Dom can take anything the Locust Horde throws at them – but will their friendship survive the truth about Carlos Santiago?

Gears of War: Aspho Fields grippingly explores the characters' histories and the relentless challenges they face, crafting a narrative full of intense action and emotional depth.

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Gears of War: Aspho Fields by Karen Traviss is well-received for its gripping storytelling and deep exploration of the characters from the popular video game series. Readers appreciate the way Traviss expands the backstory, adding emotional depth and context to the intense action and camaraderie of the original material. The narrative is praised for balancing thrilling combat scenes with impactful character development.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781841497372

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 December 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 109.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Karen Traviss is now a full-time novelist, but has spent much of her working life as a journalist. Previous jobs include advertising copywriter, police media liaison officer, journalist lecturer and public relations manager. Originally from Portsmouth, Karen now lives in Devizes, Wiltshire.

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