Announcing: Tides of War by Christie Golden - World of Warcraft

Announcing: Tides of War by Christie Golden

by Blizzard Entertainment Jun 29, 2012 9:00 AM PDT

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Announcing: Tides of War by Christie Golden

The next pivotal novel in the unfolding Warcraft saga is now available for pre-order! Written by fan favorite New York Times bestselling author, Christie Golden, Tides of War raises the stakes between the Alliance and Horde and sets the stage for World of Warcraft’s newest game expansion, Mists of Pandaria. We are also proud to reveal the stunning cover art by Glenn Rane.

About World of Warcraft: Tides of War:

The renowned sorceress Jaina Proudmoore has long struggled to maintain a lasting peace between the Alliance and horde.

But now, as mounting tensions threaten to ignite a new era of conflict, her hopes for peace could be extinguished forever...

Warchief Garrosh, obsessed with assuring the Horde’s supremacy over Kalimdor, launches an all-out attack against Jaina's island home of Theramore. Though the valiant Alliance defenders rush to repel the sudden onslaught, they’ll soon find themselves unprepared for the terrible scope of Garrosh's true plans…

The destruction wrought by the Horde’s brazen attack irrevocably transforms Jaina, propelling the kindhearted diplomat down a path of grief and vengeance that will alter not only her destiny – but the destiny of Azeroth itself.

Author: Christie Golden
Release date: Late August 2012
Hardcover, 352 pages
Also available in Unabridged Audio Book and eBook format
Published by Gallery Books

Pre-order your copy today on Amazon.com or Barnesandnoble.com.

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Frzrofgrtnes
Zuluhed

7/8/2012

@Hatusene: What's the problem with that tehe :D

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Cowgoesoom
Zuluhed

7/8/2012

@Hojofrog: Doesn't have to be fair. Just don't make it seem as if horde = dark side and alliance = light side. It ought to be a balance of both sides doing bad things, to make it more interesting and controversial. Not just one...Varian (aka Lo'gosh) better loose it or something.

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Dortor
Auchindoun

7/9/2012

@Hatusene: Thats Diepestgeber's plan!!! Seize Him!!!

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Thetorch
Windrunner

7/9/2012

@Diepestgeber: I heard someone the other in-game talking about an achievement along the lines of 'Memory of Theramore'.... I thought it weird at the time but I am guessing that Garrosh succeeds at taking Theramore.

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Helsingz
Dath'Remar

7/10/2012

@Cowgoesoom: Well, for the Alliance, several of the ex Alliance are all the major raid bosses. (Arthas, Illidan, Kael, etc.) Also, do not forget all the instance bosses who were majority ex Alliance too. Thus, it should be time to have some Horde raid bosses too.

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Nahtee
Terokkar

7/10/2012

@Cowgoesoom: they won't make varian lose it. He took some kind of anger management help from Genn and the night elves that apparently helped the worgen keep their conciousness after the change. Supposedly he's the bright leader and politician he used to be now and still the badass warrior.. best of both worlds. I think people are going to like varian more in a while

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Diepestgeber
Zuluhed

7/10/2012

@Helsingz: Maybe it is time that horde had some bosses but you forget, Arthas and Illidan both originally went all evil doing good things. Kael just kind of upping left and none of these people were controlling and representing their entire faction when they did their bad things. Unlike Garrosh who is just a bad egg who speaks for the horde (wrongly so I think).

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Joanofarcc
Misha

7/12/2012

@Diepestgeber: Sylvanas will break off from the horde, and become a faction. Then the remnants of the horde will join the alliance for good, and we will all fight the ZOMBEHS!!!!!!!!!!!

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Adomog
Ravenholdt

7/7/2012

I have read all of the WoW novels. I really look forward to reading this one because Jaina hasn't been mentioned heavily in a book since the LK novel. Christie is my favorite author amongst all the WoW authors.

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Cat
Haomarush

7/7/2012

Almost done with War of the Ancients, can't wait for this one =D

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Epicshot
Mug'thol

7/7/2012

Cant wait

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Raedec
Sargeras

7/7/2012

I absolutely love Christie Golden's WoW books, can't wait for this one!

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Krokus
Fenris

7/6/2012

I'll be reading this as soon as I am done with Game Of Thrones, Dance with Dragons.

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Ajerlaroir
Blackhand

7/6/2012

Luckily I have this per-ordered for next month, and its gonna be awesome. :P

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Selav
Magtheridon

7/6/2012

ive read every book that has come out for wow and do so enjoy reading them. i cant wait for this one to come out. ill most likly finish reading it in a day or 2

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Gerthorian
Frostmane

7/6/2012

I'll read this the next time I queue as a DPS.

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Thrivé
Akama

7/6/2012

I've been looking into these books for a while now and was wondering which to read first?

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Syrida
Wyrmrest Accord

7/6/2012

@Thrivé: Yeah I was wondering the same thing, I dunno if there is any specific order to them or not. :s

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Nivora
Rexxar

7/6/2012

@Syrida: Most of them don't have to be read in order. Some, like the War of the Ancients trilogy, will make more sense if read in order though. Each book does take place at certain times in the lore. My advice: pick whichever strikes your fancy.

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Braellyn
The Venture Co

7/6/2012

@Thrivé: WoW Insider has a superb guide to reading the WoW literature in chronological order. Here's the link:

http://wow.joystiq.com/2011/08/04/wow-insiders-chronological-guide-to-warcraft-novels-manga-com/

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Braellyn
The Venture Co

7/6/2012

@Thrivé: Willing to buy an edit feature for comments. One thing I'd add is to read War of the Ancients after the other books (where it is indicated for the 2nd time in the chronology). Since it's a "time travel" book, it makes a lot more sense and is more enjoyable imho, to read it from the time that the time travellers are FROM, and not the time that they are sent back to.

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Deaden
Khaz Modan

7/6/2012

Hey look, it's Lady Gaga.

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Krueno
Dragonblight

7/6/2012

@Deaden: blaaargh blaaargh blooooh blarg blarg ga-gurgle blub blub

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Oakken
Kul Tiras

7/5/2012

I just started getting into some of the books written about WoW. Almost done with the War of the Ancients trilogy, and I am very excited to continue on with these good books.

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Surina
Shadowmoon

7/5/2012

Oh snap that eyeshadowed mess of a leader grew some balls.

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Ipaladin
Dark Iron

7/5/2012

@Surina: If you read some of the books, she has always had them

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Sinthiya
Sisters of Elune

7/5/2012

Agreed. Totally looking forward to this book. i've read the Thrall, Lord of the Clans book 4 times because her books are just so amazing. Rise of the Lich Kings was another that struck me. Love them all!

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Ttitus
Dark Iron

7/5/2012

Looking forward to this! I can't wait to read up on the beginning of Mists' start, let alone read Golden's work.

Her books Thrall and The Shattering were sleeper hits to me.

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Charrlie
Thrall

7/5/2012

Looking forward to this mainly because Golden is the author. I really enjoyed her Starcraft: Dark Templar Saga trilogy.

I've read a lot of Knaaks books and glad to see the next WoW book by Golden. Knaak left me disappointed with how abruptly he ended the War of the Ancients as though he ran out of paper and had to squeeze everything onto 3 pages.

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Noctorum
Drakkari

7/5/2012

I wish they actually tell this story in-game instead of just deleting theramore from the map and changing jaina's location/ appearance from one day to the next. Like they did with cairne (except they just deleted him).
I have nothing against books, I actually like reading a lot, but Warcraft books don't really appeal to me but I still want to know the full story through the game. I don't want to have to buy anything else if I'm already paying for a subscription.

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Joanofarcc
Misha

7/12/2012

@Noctorum: There will be a Scenario where you play"Fall of theramore." You will get to experience the story in-game.

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Sinthiya
Sisters of Elune

7/4/2012

Awesome post, Death. And I think what you're saying could be possible for MoP. A great storyline that would be if N'zoth came to Pandaria or something like that.

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Deathonme
Uther

7/4/2012

Also, we have heard a boss in Dragon Soul say something about a recently added Old God named, N'zoth. I read that he is the cause of the Emerald Nightmare in the Emerald Dream, he is also the one who whispered to Deathwing, and drove him to the brink of madness. I think in MoP, he will be revealed to us, and also after Jaina goes berserk about the loss of Theramore, he's going to start whispereing to her and then driver her to insanity, making her kill the Alliance and try to kill thrall after he returns as Warchief. N'zoth is the one of the last living Old Gods as well. For all you archeologists out there, Yogg-Saron's Puzzle Box would be a very intersting artifact to pick up sometime. It whispers to you, and it says some very juicy lore info. Overall, we know that Garrosh is gonna get owned by Thrall, and that possibly, Jaina could be the downfall of the Alliance and that Pandas are gonna rule Azeroth.

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Deathonme
Uther

7/4/2012

I will totally buy this book. It looks so neat and I've read every other Warcraft book there is, including comics and manga. I really do not want Jaina to go down this path because, she is Anduin Wrynn's aunt and one of Varian's closest friends, but I do see Blizzard's point for making her go down this path. I mean, look how much she has suffered in the past. If I were her, turning evil would be an option, but not the best one though. And I hope Thrall comes back and kicks the crap out of Garrosh. Ever since I read the book, The Shattering, and ever since Garrosh killed Cairne, I've felt so much anger and hate towards him, but we all know Magatha is the real reason behind Caine's death. Thrall should've appointed Sylvanas as the new Warchief because, Sylvanas is like the best person in WoW, and she rules with a ruthless fist which would make her rule hold much longer. Also, Sylvanas for one hates Garrosh, and if you are an undead, there is a quest that is in Silverpine Forest for Horde only. Garrosh and her have a meeting, which ends with Garrosh threatening her, which I did not like. We all know Jaina's insanity after the destruction of Theramore could lead the Alliance to downfall...

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Lorasis
Twisting Nether

7/4/2012

Looks neat.

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Mookittytank
Illidan

7/4/2012

Garrosh is like the Nathan Forrest of WoW.

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Naakqwass
Elune

7/4/2012

I have been a dedicated Horde player from the beginning. I was proud to be a member of Thrall's Horde. I was disappointed when the decision was made to place Garrosh Hellscream as acting warchief, I suspected Garrosh (lorewise) would lead the Horde down a dark and dangerous path. I actually found myself being drawn to the Alliance side of the game. What little honor was left in the Horde by Garrosh's actions leading upto and into the Cataclysm will be crushed by his actions leading upto and into Pandaria. Garrosh Hellscream has no concept of honor. Jaina Proudmoore has sacrificed much in trying to maintain a positive relationship with the Horde. Garrosh never realized how powerful an ally she was; I truly hope he comes to know how powerful and terrible an enemy she will make. If Blizzard would let me be a Tauren in the Alliance, I would switch factions.

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Merdrah
Blade's Edge

7/4/2012

@Naakqwass:
Garrosh was chosen for dramatic reasons. Go'el would have made the Horde too perfect/boring. Which in turn would have caused people to leave. No more game for us to enjoy at that point.

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Naakqwass
Elune

7/4/2012

@Merdrah:
Agreed. It appears that Blizzard is setting up nothing less than a full fledged civil war within the Horde by the end of MoP. I just wish (hope) Blizzard would make it possible for my Horde toons to join with the Alliance to fight against those members of the Horde who wish to remain loyal to Garrosh.

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Merdrah
Blade's Edge

7/4/2012

@Naakqwass:
I'm leaning towards a Horde raid being lead by one of the other Horde leaders. To save the Horde from pending doom. Go'el or any of the current leaders could be worked into the story to do it.
But it really looks like the cannon ending will be the Alliance getting the kill credit on Garrosh. Varian more specifically.

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