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| + | [[File:ERCoverMedium.jpg|thumb|right|Elite: Reclamation by Drew Wagar]] |
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| + | Elite: Reclamation is an officially licensed novel written by [[Drew Wagar]], set in the [[Elite: Dangerous]] universe and published in May 2014 prior to the Elite: Dangerous game by [[Frontier Developments]]. |
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| + | The novel features an ensemble cast of memorable characters, a dark and dystopian future and a plot which twists from political intrigue, via epic space battles, to a tense page-turning finale. |
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| − | == Introduction == |
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| + | Drew's Kickstarter for the novel caused a notable stir in the online community by being one of the first Kickstarters to successfully fund a pledge on another Kickstarter. This unorthodox approach generated a number of press articles. The Elite: Reclamation project raised £7,043 from its initial Kickstarter, and is published by [http://www.fantasticbookspublishing.com/ Fantastic Books]. |
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| − | Elite:Reclamation is an upcoming novel being written by [[Drew Wagar]], set in the Elite:Dangerous universe and due for publication in March 2014 alongside the Elite : Dangerous game by Frontier Developments. There is also a website [dedicated to the book]. |
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| + | The trailer video for the book is available on [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwqRBowrszA YouTube]. |
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| − | The novel will feature an ensemble cast of memorable characters, a dark and dystopian future and a plot which will twist from political intrique, via epic space battles, to a tense page-turning finale. |
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| + | == Downloads == |
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| − | Whilst Elite:Reclamation will be a wholly original work, Drew has already produced a fan-fic series based in the Elite-like universe of the fan game Oolite. These novels, known as the Oolite Saga, are still available on-line and can be downloaded for free, with the first being published back in 2006. |
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| + | Amazon: |
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| + | * [http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00KUY2MX4/ref=s9_simh_gw_p351_d0_i3?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=03A4WXHYKPAKJF1G4NPZ&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=455344027&pf_rd_i=468294 Click] to buy Kindle Version from UK (£5.65) |
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| + | * [http://www.amazon.com/Elite-Reclamation-Dangerous-Drew-Wagar-ebook/dp/B00KUY2MX4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1403625133&sr=8-1&keywords=elite+reclamation Click] to buy Kindle Version from US ($9.58) |
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| − | Drew's Kickstarter for the novel caused a notable stir in the online community by being one of the first Kickstarters to successfully fund a pledge on another Kickstarter. This unorthodox approach generated a number of press articles. |
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| + | Fantastic Books Publishing: |
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| + | * [http://www.fantasticbookspublishing.com/store/elite-2/elite-reclamation-eb/ Click] to buy Ebook (£5.49) |
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| + | * [http://www.fantasticbookspublishing.com/store/elite-2/elite-reclamation-pb/ Click] to pre-order in Paperback (£8.99) |
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| + | * [http://www.fantasticbookspublishing.com/store/elite-2/elite-reclamation-hc/ Click] to pre-order in Hardback (£15.99) |
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| + | * [http://www.fantasticbookspublishing.com/store/elite-2/elite-reclamation-mp3/ Click] to pre-order as Audiobook MP3 Download (£14.99) - Approx 12 hours of Audio |
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| + | * [http://www.fantasticbookspublishing.com/store/elite-2/elite-reclamation-cd/ Click] to pre-order as Audiobook CD (£19.99) - Approx 12 hours of Audio |
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| − | The Elite:Reclamation project has currently raised £7,043 from its initial Kickstarter, and is continuing to pursue funding for £8,500 in order to facilitate a paperback print run via paypal. |
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| + | 10% of proceeds of Elite: Reclamation sales via Fantastic Books Publishing will go to the [http://www.ashforddyslexiacentre.org/ Ashford Dyslexia Centre] charity. |
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| − | The 'teaser' video for the book is available on [youtube]. |
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| + | == Notes == |
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| − | == Feedback from Readers == |
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| + | The blurb for the book reads as follows: |
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| − | To be announced. |
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| + | Lady Kahina Loren, born into the Prism system’s powerful ruling family, is desperate to throw off the shackles of her privileged lifestyle and discover herself, but ambition crumbles when she faces death at the hands of the one person she thought she could trust. |
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| − | == Downloads == |
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| + | With the advanced technology of the 3rd millennium, death is not always as final as it seems, but when that technology malfunctions, is death the better option. |
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| − | Elite:Reclamation will be available on Amazon and Smashwords initially. |
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| − | == Notes == |
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| − | [[Category:Elite stories]] |
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| − | [[Category:Oolite]] |
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| − | [[Category:Oolite stories]] |
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Latest revision as of 21:29, 11 February 2016
Elite: Reclamation is an officially licensed novel written by Drew Wagar, set in the Elite: Dangerous universe and published in May 2014 prior to the Elite: Dangerous game by Frontier Developments.
The novel features an ensemble cast of memorable characters, a dark and dystopian future and a plot which twists from political intrigue, via epic space battles, to a tense page-turning finale.
Drew's Kickstarter for the novel caused a notable stir in the online community by being one of the first Kickstarters to successfully fund a pledge on another Kickstarter. This unorthodox approach generated a number of press articles. The Elite: Reclamation project raised £7,043 from its initial Kickstarter, and is published by Fantastic Books.
The trailer video for the book is available on YouTube.
Downloads
Amazon:
Fantastic Books Publishing:
- Click to buy Ebook (£5.49)
- Click to pre-order in Paperback (£8.99)
- Click to pre-order in Hardback (£15.99)
- Click to pre-order as Audiobook MP3 Download (£14.99) - Approx 12 hours of Audio
- Click to pre-order as Audiobook CD (£19.99) - Approx 12 hours of Audio
10% of proceeds of Elite: Reclamation sales via Fantastic Books Publishing will go to the Ashford Dyslexia Centre charity.
Notes
The blurb for the book reads as follows:
Lady Kahina Loren, born into the Prism system’s powerful ruling family, is desperate to throw off the shackles of her privileged lifestyle and discover herself, but ambition crumbles when she faces death at the hands of the one person she thought she could trust.
With the advanced technology of the 3rd millennium, death is not always as final as it seems, but when that technology malfunctions, is death the better option.
