More Fahy News: Warren Fahy Releases The Kor

Yes, another press release, followed by my comments below:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 14th, 2011

WARREN FAHY releases his novel THE KOR on Amazon and Barnes & Noble eBooks.

When a kor child spies a comet in the sky he sets a chain of events in motion that will shake the foundations of his people’s entire civilization. As ancient truths are challenged, buried secrets are unearthed that will change the course of his people forever. In this unique tale, acclaimed author Warren Fahy (FRAGMENT) takes readers on a journey through a new world where familiar themes play out on an epic stage and the only thing that can be counted on is that, in this adventure, nothing can be counted on.

In this audacious tale, which defies categorization while blending fantasy, adventure, mystery, dystopia and revolution, Fahy takes readers on a wild ride guaranteed to be like nothing they have encountered before.

“EBooks are the perfect format for this novel,” Fahy says. “It is a unique tale that would have a hard time finding a traditional spot on the shelves of a book store. It is also one of my own personal favorite novels. I’m very happy to have this alternative means of getting it to fans. As PANDEMONIUM, the sequel to FRAGMENT, is under negotiation with publishers, this was the perfect format to put THE KOR out now.”

Warren Fahy is the acclaimed author of FRAGMENT (soon to be a motion picture), his debut novel, which was published in 18 languages by 20 publishers around the world.

THE KOR is available exclusively on Amazon Kindle and Barnes & Noble NOOKbook. If you don’t have a Kindle or NOOK you can read THE KOR on any device. Just download the free Amazon Kindle reading app or the Barnes & Noble NOOKbook app.

Check www.WarrenFahy.com for more information, or contact info@warrenfahy.com

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So, wow, it's been all-Fahy, all the time around here lately, huh?  I expect that to change in the near future, once his recent spurt of activity settles down.  His publishing trajectory has been unusual, a little dramatic, and makes for great blog copy.  Plus, info on these recent books has been sparse.  I wanted to know more, so I asked a bunch of questions.  He answered them and I posted the info for others. 

Still, I don't usually shill this much for even my closest friends.  As it happens, Mr. Fahy is a rare thriller novelist that I've never met--never even spoken to--though we have exchanged several friendly emails in the past couple of years.  Basically, what I'm getting at is that I'm just a fan.  He isn't my BFF, and he isn't blackmailing me for publicity.  Just so we're clear.

When I saw this press release last night, I, of course, immediately clicked over and purchased the novel.  I mean, for $1.99, why not?  Right?  Still, I wrote Warren and said, "I'm not really sure this is my cup of tea."  He admitted that he wasn't sure it would be either, so we'll both have to wait and see.  Based on the file size, The Kor looks to be under 300 pages long.  In other words, a simple one-day read.  But I don't have the time right now.  I owe dozens of reviews, and I'm craving literary fiction in a big way after my recent reading diet.  In fact, at your suggestion in my "What should I read next?" polls, I am currently reading The Tiger's Wife and The Weird Sisters, and am enjoying them immensely.  You readers always know best.  ;-)

So, someone read this novel, come back, and give us the scoop in the comments, okay?  I can't wait to hear what you think!

And, Warren, if you visit, please tell us in the comments who does all that terrific diverse artwork that I keep stealing from your website.  It's fabulous!

BREAKING NEWS: Warren Fahy Announces Stealth Sequel!

So, some readers may recall that I went a little wild over a debut thriller a couple of years ago called Fragment.  I've maintained a friendly correspondence with author Warren Fahy ever since, and I knew that he'd been working on a sequel, as well as a screenplay for the film adaptation of Fragment.  And I kept waiting and waiting to hear something about a publication date.  And there was nothing--until Wednesday.  Out of the blue, the following press release lands in my inbox:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 23th, 2011

PANDEMONIUM, the long-awaited sequel to Warren Fahy’s debut novel, FRAGMENT, is now available exclusively on Amazon Kindle and Barnes & Noble eBook. Fahy’s first novel took the book world by storm, published in 2009 in 20 countries and 18 languages. Now, his new thriller PANDEMONIUM has at last been unleashed.

Why only on eBook from Amazon and Barnes & Noble?

“After a long development process working with Random House, we came to an insuperable creative difference in how to approach a sequel to FRAGMENT,” says author Fahy. “Fortunately, in this digital day and age, as an author I had the option to preserve my vision for the story and make the book available to fans. I’m very proud to offer PANDEMONIUM just as I intended it, as a continuation of the original story that stands on its own.”

PANDEMONIUM picks up where FRAGMENT left off, though readers encountering this novel first will be able to enjoy Fahy’s new thriller by itself. In the aftermath of one of the most significant and deadly discoveries in natural history, biologists Nell and Geoffrey Binswanger find themselves confronted with an adventure even more astonishing.

As the world decides the fate of the only living species rescued from a geologically unstable island in the South Pacific, the newlywed scientists are invited by a shadowy figure, Russian oligarch Maxim Dragolovich, to study a new ecosystem in a secret facility deep beneath the Ural Mountains. What occurs in the depths of the Earth will confirm their worst nightmares as they battle to stay alive, the stakes no less than the survival of every species on the planet.

The latest thriller by the acclaimed author of FRAGMENT (soon to be a major motion picture) takes readers on an adrenaline-fueled thrill-ride, once again, into the frontiers of life on Earth, and beyond.

Check http://www.warrenfahy.com/ for more information, or contact info@warrenfahy.com

Now, I can't truthfully claim that the blogosphere is burning up with this news, but certainly there's been plenty of freewheeling speculation between me and my gossipy industry pals.  Warren, come on and do a guest blog about your new book.  Inquiring minds want to know, what's the deal?

Oh, and suffice it to say that I was on Amazon.com purchasing Pandemonium before I'd finished reading the first paragraph of the press release.  My impulse is to read and review it immediately, but I've just begun a time-consuming literary project that'll eat up the next two weeks.  (Details soon, I promise!)  What to do?  What to do?

I'll probably have a review up by Monday.

UPDATE 3/8/2011:  Pandemonium is temporarily unavailable on Amazon and other ebook selling sites.  Reader response was strong enough to interest several publishers in the book, and it is currently unavailable while negotiations are ongoing.  I'll post updates as news is available.  Congrats to the lucky readers who grabbed it quick!