Gears of War Aspho Fields

Karen Traviss

Oct 2008 · Gears of War Book 1 · Sold by Random House Worlds

About this ebook

For the first time, fans of the blockbuster Gears of War video games get an in-depth look at Delta Squad’s toughest fighters—soldier’s soldier Marcus Fenix and rock-solid Dominic Santiago—as well as a detailed account of the pivotal battle of the Pendulum Wars.

As kids, the three of them were inseparable; as soldiers, they were torn apart. Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago fought alongside Dom’s elder brother Carlos at Aspho Fields in the epic battle that changed the course of the Pendulum Wars. There’ s a new war to fight now, a war for mankind’s very survival. But while the last human stronghold on Sera braces itself for another onslaught from the Locust Horde, ghosts come back to haunt Marcus and Dom. 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 Gears of the Coalition of Ordered Governments take a last stand to save mankind from extermination, the harrowing decisions made at Aspho Fields have to be re-lived and made again. Marcus and Dom can take anything the Locust Horde throws at them–but will their friendship survive the truth about Carlos Santiago?

Ratings and reviews

Terrible writing. 80% of what she writes is just pointless filler. it's like a high-school kid trying to make the word count. Shame they didn't choose someone who cared about the characters and story. she writes for the check and it gets worse with every book.

I have enjoyed the book and loved the fact that i could associate book's characters with something i played.knowing the story behind santiago's family and all that.flashbacks were a nice touch but at times when you were back at present day you needed time to remember where you were simply because flashbacks were sometimes VERY lengthy.

If you are a gears fan you will love it learning about Carlos was a tearjerker for sure if you know about dom's tragic ending. Good backstory to the over the top action of the games

About the author

Karen Traviss is a science fiction author and full-time novelist from Wiltshire, England. Originally from the Portsmouth area, Traviss is a graduate of the Clarion science fiction and fantasy workshop. Her first published novels include City of Pearl and its five sequels: Crossing the Line, The World Before, Matriarch, Ally, and Judge.