Paul over at TFN has dug up a few more leads on the untitled Traviss and Miller Star Wars books that have appeared in the last couple of weeks.
Mystery: ‘Untitled K. Traviss 1’
Eddie on the StarWars.com boards discovered a mystery Karen Traviss Star Wars book on that paragon of reliability, Amazon.com. Whatever could it be? Order 66 is out in August, and already has a page on Amazon… Is the mystery book not a novel at all? Or could it be one of Traviss’ original works, mislabeled? Or is Amazon just having delusions? We’ll just have to wait and see: If the book is really set for a summer release we ought to hear something official soon.
Expanded Universe newsbits
- For those of you wondering about how Vector will be released in TPB, Sue Rostoni had this to say on Monday: “It will be published in two volumes, six issues each.”
- Rule of Two reviewed at SF Site.
- 501stCast has their full interview with Karen Traviss available.
Good news for Traviss and Williams fans
Familiar faces Karen Traviss and Sean Williams are up for this year’s Philip K. Dick Award for their original works. Congratulations to both for the honor!
My, this is a shock
Order 66 will be the fourth (and final) Republic Commando book, according to KarenTraviss.com. As for the real surprise – it’ll be a hardcover.
Revelation summary is here!
A Revelation synopsis found on amazon.co.uk has been confirmed by Sue Rostoni.
In his new mantle as Sith Lord, Jacen Solo’s dark powers reach a peak as he continues to crush opposition across the warring galaxy and bring his dream of a new order closer to fruition. But those who once fought at his side now turn against him, and as his unexpected enemies rally to the confederacy, Ben Skywalker discovers the full and terrible truth of how his mother died.
(Text contains Sacrifice spoilers – highlight to read.)
Sue also revealed that the publication date for the final Legacy of the Force book, Invincible, has been moved up to May 13, 2008.
“She’s right over here behind you.”
Gabri Jade’s account of TFN fanfic writers discussion with Karen Traviss at Celebration. Contains spoilers for Sacrifice! Huge honking Sacrifice spoilers. Fo’ real.
CIV: The Expanded Universe
First things first: all the EU fans were scrambling for the early copies of Sacrifice, which promptly sold out before noon on Thursday morning. I was working all morning and thus missed out, but enough CJers grabbed copies that I was able to borrow one and check on a few spoilers. The second shipment came in Saturday morning, and I was finally able to grab a copy of my own. I only hope that next time the hotly anticipated book can come out a few weeks before the con, if for no other reason than…
Friday’s Legacy of the Force panel was the major EU event, at least for those of us with a focus on the books. All three series authors, both editors, and Pablo moderating. No Sacrifice spoilers allowed, which is a shame. I can understand the reasoning, but how long will it be before fans have access to that entire lineup again, with the pivotal book of the series hot on everyone’s mind? Hrrm. We did learn that the final LOTF book is titled Invincible. There were the usual allotment of questions regarding Jaina’s harem and the oh-so-hot topic of traditional Mandalorian dance. Quite a few Mando questions, actually – enough to warrant a dedicated panel next time, I’d say. (Please.) There was also some sort of recording going on during the panel, so it may be that audio will go up on the TOS in time.
Saturday was the Publishing/Continuity and Dark Horse panels. Continuity was sparsely attended, but whether that was due to it being the first panel on a day where folks were having trouble getting in or a general lack of interest I’ve no idea. The folks who did show up were quite enthusiastic, and the Wookieepedians were excited to get a look at the mighty and mysterious Holocron. And we learned that Plagueis is still a Muun, even with his book canceled. (Curses!) They also may reprint the Making of books for ESB and ROTJ, adding new photos and material.
The Dark Horse panel, later in the day, was packed, but they’re holding back any big announcements until later in the year. Something big is planned for 2008 and 2009… Let’s hope it’s not just TFU tie-ins. They did, however, talk about reviving the Tales concept as an annual… And there were a lot of Legacy questions, but nothing particularly groundbreaking.
Other EU news
- Hasbro is coming out with a Baron Fel and Hobbie two-pack. I guess Wes and Hobbie’s love is just not pure enough for plastic immortality.
- Karen Traviss and Tom Hodges had a meeting at the con with the new Star Wars Insider folks about original fiction.
- Short fiction on Hyperspace will return.
- Two original web strips, available to all, will start on StarWars.com this summer.
- What’s the Story is being retired, but the concept of letting fans contribute to the EU isn’t.
And of course, the Clone Wars footage…
LOTF #8 gets a title
A minion of the Ewok noticed that starwars.com has snuck in the title of the eighth book of the Legacy of the Force series, Revelation, into last week’s first look at Sacrifice. (However, Sacrifice‘s controversial cover art is now missing! What could it all mean?)
First Look: Sacrifice
Dude, Mara’s gonna die this time. Totally. Either that or we’ll learn she bathes daily in the blood of Mandalorian virgins or something. Perhaps both.
At least, that’s what they want you to think. (And yes, she is confirmed to be Mara.)
In less crazy-fan-theory news, the third Republic Commando book is titled True Colors.