Deus Ex: Black Light (Deus Ex: Mankind Divided prequel)

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Mass Market Paperback
2016
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A brand-new prequel novel set in the renowned world of Deus Ex, bridging the events between Deus Ex: Human Revolution and Deus Ex: Mankind Divided.The year is 2029, and the shining promise of a new age of human augmentation is in ruins in the wake of the devastating 'Aug Incident' - a horrific catastrophe triggered by a cabal of shadowy power brokers, where millions of cybernetically-enhanced people suffered a forced psychotic break. Awakening in the aftermath of a changed world, with gaps in his memories and suspicion on all sides, augmented ex-cop and former security operative Adam Jensen struggles to piece his life back together, in a new reality where 'Augs' have become the targets of hatred, fear and violent discrimination.Now the dark forces behind the Incident are gathering once again, reaching out to manipulate the course of global events through terror and intimidation. To find the answers that he seeks and the people who destroyed everything he knew, Jensen must return to the ashes of the past, reconnect with old allies, and risk all to expose a deadly conspiracy - but in a world shattered by secrets, can the truth be brought into the light?

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A brand-new prequel novel set in the renowned world of Deus Ex, bridging the events between Deus Ex: Human Revolution and Deus Ex: Mankind Divided.The year is 2029, and the shining promise of a new age of human augmentation is in ruins in the wake of the devastating 'Aug Incident' - a horrific catastrophe triggered by a cabal of shadowy power brokers, where millions of cybernetically-enhanced people suffered a forced psychotic break. Awakening in the aftermath of a changed world, with gaps in his memories and suspicion on all sides, augmented ex-cop and former security operative Adam Jensen struggles to piece his life back together, in a new reality where 'Augs' have become the targets of hatred, fear and violent discrimination.Now the dark forces behind the Incident are gathering once again, reaching out to manipulate the course of global events through terror and intimidation. To find the answers that he seeks and the people who destroyed everything he knew, Jensen must return to the ashes of the past, reconnect with old allies, and risk all to expose a deadly conspiracy - but in a world shattered by secrets, can the truth be brought into the light?

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Format: Mass Market Paperback
Pages: 336
Edition: 1
Publisher: Titan Books
Published: 23 Aug 2016
ISBN 10: 178565120X
ISBN 13: 9781785651205
Book Overview: A brand-new official Deus Ex novel published to tie-in with the new game Mankind Divided, released on 23 February 2016; Written in full collaboration with developer Eidos, the novel will bridge events between the previous hit game, Human Revolution and Mankind Divided; The series has received much critical acclaim since its launched in 2000 and sold over 4.5 million units worldwide. A film adaption has been optioned by CBS; Author James Swallow was nominated with Mary DeMarle and Jean-Francois Dugas in 2012 for the BAFTA Video Games Awards Story category. For their work on Deus Ex: Human Revolution.

Media Reviews

Author James Swallow does a fantastic job of crafting a world that takes readers into Facility 451 and into the new age of human augmentation...a fantastic read - Bio Gamer Girl

I would suggest it to anyone who is a fan of the series. - Gamers Sphere

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this techno-thriller - Retrenders

Author Bio

James Swallow is the New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty-five books, including Fiction From the worlds of Star Trek, Doctor Who, and more. His other credits Feature scripts For videogames and radio drama, including Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Fable: The Journey, Battlestar Galactica, and Killzone 2. A BAFTA nominee, James lives in London.