Fable: The Balverine Order

Fable: The Balverine Order
Author Peter David
Cover artist Lionhead Studios
Country United States
Language English
Series Fable series
Subject Fantasy
Genre Fiction
Publisher Ace Books
Publication date
(US) October 5, 2010
(Euro) October 29, 2010
(Aus) December 1, 2010
Pages 416
ISBN ISBN 0-441-02006-2
Preceded by Fable II
Followed by Fable III

Fable: The Balverine Order is a fantasy novel by Peter David. It is the first book from the Fable video game series, and takes place sometime after Fable II.

Plot

The story is told from the point of view of a king of an unknown country who listens to an unnamed story-teller in the Fable universe. The central story involves the characters Thomas Kirkman, a wealthy son of a textile merchant whose mother's death puts him on his quest to find a balverine, and his manservant, James Skelton, a child in a large poor family. The two friends brave the wilds in search of a balverine that killed Thomas' brother, Stephen.[1]

The plot of the story takes place between Fable II and Fable III.[2]

Release

The novel was released in North America and Europe in October 2010. The book was released with an exclusive code to unlock a unique weapon in Fable III.[3][4][5]

See also

References

  1. Peter David (2010-10-05). "Fable: The Balverine Order - Peter David - Penguin Group (USA)". Us.penguingroup.com. Retrieved 2012-07-18.
  2. "Fable: The Balverine Order Novel Has Fable III Weapon Code". Cinemablend.com. 2010-09-10. Retrieved 2012-07-18.
  3. "Fable: The Balverine Order hitting October 5 - Retail Radar". GameSpot.com. 2010-10-26. Retrieved 2012-07-18.
  4. Aug 16, 10 (2010-08-16). "Fable novel includes exclusive Fable III weapon". Neoseeker. Retrieved 2012-07-18.
  5. Logan Westbrook. "The Escapist : News : Fable Novel Contains Special Weapon Code". Escapistmagazine.com. Retrieved 2012-07-18.