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DTI: Watching the Clock

So, quick question Christopher...is it ok to read this book as a stand alone, or will it spoil recent events?

It's mostly a standalone (well, sort of, since it ties into multiple Trek time-travel tales), but it does refer to the events of Destiny and the formation of the Typhon Pact, and there is a passing allusion to an event from the end of Rough Beasts of Empire. But it takes place before the rest of the Typhon Pact novels and IFM.

Bummer, that means I should at least read the destiny series before reading this one. I don't even know what the Typhon Pact really is, who's involved or how it formed so I'm thinking I need to get caught up before I dig into this one. I was looking forward to trying to stay current with everyone but I'm going to have to do some more catch up before I'm ready unfortunately.
 
Bummer, that means I should at least read the destiny series before reading this one. I don't even know what the Typhon Pact really is, who's involved or how it formed so I'm thinking I need to get caught up before I dig into this one. I was looking forward to trying to stay current with everyone but I'm going to have to do some more catch up before I'm ready unfortunately.

Well, no, you don't need to read those earlier books first, unless you really want to avoid being spoiled about them. The things I referenced are mostly minor as far as DTI:WTC is concerned, though the outcome of Destiny has some significance to its story. But virtually every story ever written references things that happened before it but were not shown, and it works because you learn about them as you read. If you already intend to read those specific books eventually and you don't want to know anything about their outcomes, then sure, read them first. But if your only concern is understanding WTC, it shouldn't be an issue.
 
So Christopher, did those two things you mention in the discussion actually become a part of the book?
 
If you're referring to Clare Raymond and the Bozeman, I already confirmed the former in my recent "radio" interview. And the latter will be seen in some capacity, though not quite as I originally contemplated.
 
I was all set to buy this today...but my local Barnes & Noble does not have it. They only have the Nook version. :(
 
I got DTI for the Nook today. I'm already reading a bunch of stuff, though, so it'll be alittle while before I get around to it.
 
just checked my nook as well it's here. :drool::drool::drool::drool:


currently reading star destiny 3 lost souls.
 
I don't care. I find a lot of italics hard to read. Though they were certainly useful in some parts of The Tears of Eridanus...
 
I don't care. I find a lot of italics hard to read. Though they were certainly useful in some parts of The Tears of Eridanus...

I cannot say there if there are long passages with italics or not as I've not looked. But still, they do help when dealing with communications and ship names.
 
A good point. Well, the italicized passages weren't long, but as some characters were communicating telepathically italics did make it easier to follow. Trying not to give too much away here.
 
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