Gears of War: The Pendulum Wars

　　Gears of War is a true video game phenomenon. Featuring state-of-the-art graphics, an engrossing storyline, and an innovative gameplay experience, the game sold more than three million copies in less than ten weeks, making it the fastest selling video game of 2006. A critical success as well as a commercial one, Gears of War received more than fifty industry awards and has garnered high praise from critics and fans alike.

　　The Pendulum Wars:The Battle of Aspho Fields, is an official prequel to the game, building on characters’ backstories and giving eager fans their first true in-depth look at some of the past events that shaped the Gears of War world. With the game industry buzzing about sequels to Gears of War, and the instant success of the first game, there is little doubt that more installments are on the way.

　　Karen Traviss is the author of seven Star Wars novels, including three books in the Legacy of the Force Series.