Epic Games and Del Rey, an imprint of Ballantine Books at the Random House Publishing Group, have announced there will be three novels set in the world of [i]Gears of War[/i] video game series.  "The first novel, GEARS OF WAR: THE BATTLE OF ASPHO FIELDS, written by #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Traviss, will go on sale October 28, 2008."

"In GEARS OF WAR: THE BATTLE OF ASPHO FIELDS, the last human stronghold on Sera braces itself for another onslaught from the Locust Horde, as ghosts come back to haunt Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago.  For Marcus — decorated war hero, convicted traitor — the return of an old comrade threatens to dredge up an agonizing secret he's sworn to keep.  As the beleaguered soldiers of the Coalition of Ordered Governments take a last stand to save humankind from extermination, the harrowing decisions made at Aspho Fields have to be relived and made again.  Marcus and Dom can take anything the Locust Horde throws at them — but will their friendship survive the truth about Dom’s brother Carlos?"

"After finishing the first [i]Gears of War[/i] game, players were left wanting to know more about Delta Squad and the events leading up to Emergence Day," said Epic Games' president Michael Capps.  "This trilogy of novels opens up whole new worlds of storytelling opportunities, and will add even more context to the upcoming comic book series, game sequel and motion picture.  We loved Karen Traviss' work on the Republic Commando series, and we can’t wait to get her [i]Gears[/i] book to our fans."

[i]Gears of War 2[/i] will be released on Xbox 360 this November 7, 2008.

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