Spoilers TP: Raise the Dawn by DRGIII Review Thread

Discussion in 'Trek Literature' started by Sho, Jun 17, 2012.

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Rate Raise the Dawn.

  1. Outstanding

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    70.0%
  2. Above Average

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  3. Average

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  1. Sho

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    And we're back for Raise the Dawn, the back half of a Typhon Pact duology by author David R. George III, to be released on June 26th. In many ways following on from the author's own Rough Beasts of Empire the first installment of the two-parter, last month's Plagues of Night, continued to take the character of Benjamin Sisko down a path seen as controversial by some, and both books ushered in some of the longer review threads on the board as a result, as well as ancillary, equally intense threads. However, Plagues of Night appears to be generally well-liked so far, ranking quite high (and much higher than RBoE) in the score table. And let's not forget that we're dealing with an ongoing storyline that has yet to reach its conclusion: Signs point to finding it here, and so both fans and critics of recent events should pick this one up to learn what it looks like. And please do be respectful while debating it.

    Official Simon & Schuster blurb time:

    Sadly no excerpt link again, as the Simon & Schuster page hasn't been updated yet.
     
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  2. CaptainDonovin

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    Re: Typhon Pact: Raise the Dawn by DRGIII Review Thread (Spoilers!)

    I can't wait for this one.
     
  3. WarsTrek1993

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    Re: Typhon Pact: Raise the Dawn by DRGIII Review Thread (Spoilers!)

    Hoping to grab this, along with Star Wars: Choices Of One in paperback, as that comes out on the same day!
     
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  4. F. King Daniel

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    Re: Typhon Pact: Raise the Dawn by DRGIII Review Thread (Spoilers!)

    *buzzing with excitement*
     
  5. Brefugee

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    Re: Typhon Pact: Raise the Dawn by DRGIII Review Thread (Spoilers!)

    ^ I wouldn't go that far, but I am intrigued as to how the previous novels events can be sorted and how close to a hot shooting war the events in the Gamma Quadrant and DS9 will bring the TP and KA powers.

    Still need to preorder it though which I'll get around to doing sometime today.
     
  6. Paris

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    Re: Typhon Pact: Raise the Dawn by DRGIII Review Thread (Spoilers!)

    I've preordered it and i now wait with baited breath. 2012 is looking like an amazing year for 24th century treklit :drool:
     
  7. CaptainDonovin

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    Re: Typhon Pact: Raise the Dawn by DRGIII Review Thread (Spoilers!)

    I can almost hear Madel Barret; 'Last time on Star Trek: Typhon Pact'.
     
  8. Mr. Laser Beam

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    Re: Typhon Pact: Raise the Dawn by DRGIII Review Thread (Spoilers!)

    Is that cover image what I think it is?

    the replacement station created after the destruction of Terok Nor
     
  9. Mage

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    Re: Typhon Pact: Raise the Dawn by DRGIII Review Thread (Spoilers!)

    Well, since we are not yet
    100% sure it's actually destroyed completely/totally, we don't know. But there is a change.

     
  10. shanejayell

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    Re: Typhon Pact: Raise the Dawn by DRGIII Review Thread (Spoilers!)

    I'm waiting to see the book. :rommie:

    Could be a second station is being built on Bajor's side. Could be a new station in the Gamma Quadrant. Could be Terok Nor is officially being retired. Who knows?
     
  11. Patrick O'Brien

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    Re: Typhon Pact: Raise the Dawn by DRGIII Review Thread (Spoilers!)

    Agreed. This two part series is a strong entry in 2012 treklit:bolian:
     
  12. Mage

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    Re: Typhon Pact: Raise the Dawn by DRGIII Review Thread (Spoilers!)

    Every day I'm checking out bol.com to see if it's available.... nothing yet. Still says the 26th. The agony!!! :D:D
     
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  15. nickyboy

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    Re: Typhon Pact: Raise the Dawn by DRGIII Review Thread (Spoilers!)

    I have my ePub copy preordered for release on the 26th, and I will pick up a physical copy from Galaxy when it comes into stock.
     
  16. ICW

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    Re: Typhon Pact: Raise the Dawn by DRGIII Review Thread (Spoilers!)

    Picked up this bad boy today at Barnes and Noble. Hope to read it soon!
     
  17. shanejayell

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    Re: Typhon Pact: Raise the Dawn by DRGIII Review Thread (Spoilers!)

    Gonna start checking Chapters this week. Should be in soon.
     
  18. Brefugee

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  20. Sci

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    Re: Typhon Pact: Raise the Dawn by DRGIII Review Thread (Spoilers!)

    Found a copy in the bookstore today and read the first section, "In Media Res," at the store. Waiting for the 26th to finish it when it's released on the Nook.

    All I can say is:

    Holy crap!