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[Banshee Bullet]

I've loved MW for a long time but I've never gotten into any of the actual extended universe.

I've been surfing this forum for a while and now I need to read some extended universe books. I was hoping to get some recommendations on where to start and what some of the good books/authors are. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

[Bren]

Warrior Trilogy is generally a good place to start.

vol 1 - Warrior: En Guarde
vol 2 - Warrior: Riposte
vol 3 - Warrior: Coupe

[Woodstock]

To the best of my knowledge this is the order you should read the books.


The Books

\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 001 - Decision at Thunder Rift - William H. Keith Jr..rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 002 - The Sword and the Dagger - Ardath Mayhar.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 003 - Mercenary's Star - William H. Keith, Jr..rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 004 - The Price of Glory - William H. Keith, Jr..rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 005 - Warrior; En Garde - Michael A. Stackpole.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 006 - Warrior; Riposte - Michael A. Stackpole.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 007 - Warrior; Coup - Michael A. Stackpole.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 008 - Wolves On The Border - Robert N. Charrette.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 009 - Heir To The Dragon - Robert N. Charrette.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 010 - Lethal Heritage - Michael A. Stackpole.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 011 - Blood Legacy - Michael A. Stackpole.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 012 - Lost Destiny - Michael A. Stackpole.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 013 - Way Of The Clans - Robert Thurston.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 014 - Bloodname - Robert Thurston.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 015 - Falcon Guard - Robert Thurston.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 016 - Wolf Pack - Robert N. Charrette.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 017 - Natural Selection - Michael A. Stackpole.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 018 - Ideal War - Christopher Kubasik.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 019 - Main Event - James D. Long.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 020 - Blood of Heroes - Andrew Keith.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 021 - Far Country - Peter L Rice.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 022 - Assumption of Risk - Michael A. Stackpole.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 023 - D.R.T. - James D. Long.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 024 - Close Quarters - Victor Milán.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 025 - I Am Jade Falcon - Robert Thurston.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 026 - Highlander Gambit - Blaine Lee Pardoe.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 027 - Tactics Of Duty - William H. Keith, Jr..rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 028 - Bred for War - Michael A. Stackpole.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 029 - Star Lord - Donald G. Phillips.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 030 - Malicious Intent - Michael A. Stackpole.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 031 - Hearts Of Chaos - Victor Milán.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 032 - Operation Excalibur - William H. Keith, Jr..rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 033 - Black Dragon - Victor Milán.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 034 - Impetus of War - Blaine Lee Pardoe.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 035 - Double Blind - Loren L. Coleman.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 036 - Binding Force - Loren L. Coleman.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 037 - Exodus Road - Blaine Lee Pardoe.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 038 - Grave Covenant - Michael A. Stackpole.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 039 - The Hunters - Thomas S. Gressman.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 040 - Freebirth - Robert Thurston.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 041 - Sword and Fire - Thomas S. Gressman.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 042 - Shadows Of War - Thomas S. Gressman.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 043 - Prince Of Havoc - Michael A. Stackpole.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 044 - Falcon Rising - Robert Thurston.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 045 - Threads Of Ambition - Loren L. Coleman.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 046 -The Killing Fields - Loren L. Coleman.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 047 - Ghost of Winter - Stephen Kenson.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 048 - Roar Of Honor - Blaine Lee Pardoe.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 049 - By Blood Betrayed - Blaine Lee Pardoe and Mel Odom.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 050 - Dagger Point - Thomas S. Gressman.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 051 - Measure Of A Hero - Blaine Lee Pardoe.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 052 - Path Of Glory - Randall N. Bills.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 053 - Illusions Of Victory - Loren L. Coleman.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 054 - Flashpoint - Loren L. Coleman.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 055 - Test Of Vengeance - Bryan Nystul.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 056 - Patriots and Tyrants - Loren L. Coleman.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 057 - Call of Duty - Blaine Lee Pardoe.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 058 - Initiation To War - Robert N. Charrette.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 059 - The Dying Time - Thomas S. Gressman.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 060 - Imminent Crisis - Randall N. Bills.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 061 - Storms of Fate - Loren L. Coleman.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 062 - Operation Audacity - Blaine Lee Pardoe.rtf
\BattleTech - 2011\07 The Books\ 063 - Endgame - Loren L. Coleman.rtf


I am FAR from through them all

But I'm working on it

Rik

[Skylarr]

First BattleTechWiki is a great sight with allot of information. Here is a list of Novels and Source Books. This is a list of Text Only source books circa 3025.

I would suggest starting with The Warrior Trilogy. The series was re-release on e-book.

• Warrior: En Garde
  
• Warrior: Riposte
  
• Warrior: Coupé

"The Warrior Trilogy, by Michael A. Stackpole, is about the events before and during the Fourth Succession War. The main acts are the wedding of Hanse Davion and Melissa Steiner, the experiences of Justin Xiang on Solaris VII and as spy on Sian, the vendetta between Morgan Kell and Yorinaga Kurita, the machinations of Michael Hasek-Davion and of subversive elements inside the Steiner nobility, ComStar's secret manipulations and of course the most important battles of the war. "

I would then suggest the Blood Of Kerensky trilogy. this talks about the Clan Invasion.

• Lethal Heritage
  
• Blood Legacy
  
• Lost Destiny

The truth is that there are so many great novels.

[Banshee Bullet]

Thanks for the posts guys, I'll probably start with the warrior triology and go from there since it's already been recommended twice.

[Skylarr]

I would also suggest Heir to the Dragon (Talks about Theodore Kurita), Decision at Thunder Rift (is the first book of the Saga of the Gray Death Legion), Way of the Clans (is the first book in the Legend of the Jade Phoenix trilogy), Far Country (Most BT Fans do not like this one. I found it interesting.

[Seabear]

Just remember to take it one step at a time as there is a great deal to get thru. I suggest that you focus onthe books that predate the clans to get a good grasp on the situation in the IS at launch. This is a lot like history: it helps to start at the beginning.

[Belial]

Skylarr, on 03 April 2012 - 10:17 PM, said:

Far Country

I took one look at the cover and backed away.

[Mason Grimm]

Moving this to OT

[Dan Baxter]

Belial, on 05 April 2012 - 07:56 PM, said:

I took one look at the cover and backed away.

I too had the misfortune of seeing this book. I read the description and left it be on the shelf where I found it. It is the only Battletech book I have found that I did not purchase.

[Exilyth]

Come on, Fernes Land is nothing compared to reading Höhenflug thinking it's a regular battletech novel.
(Heyne published no limits like just another novel in the line)

At first you're like "Ok, wrong year... on terra... mhh.. must be a char watching history channel or something.", but then it just goes on and on and

Spoiler

the goverment uses tesla pods to beam people into the battletech universe.

So, after reading what is essentially an adventure/espionage novel, you're treated to a universe that is Battletech, but ... the writing feels different.

Edited by Exilyth, 06 April 2012 - 02:23 PM.

[Banshee Bullet]

You ********! you never told me that these were all out of print! I'm getting a couple used on amazon, the new ones are ridiculously expensive.

[Petroff Northrup]

Belial, on 05 April 2012 - 07:56 PM, said:

I took one look at the cover and backed away.

Good call.