Assassin’s Creed Gets Novelization Treatment
This October, Pocket Books will be publishing the first of three novels based on the upcoming Assassin’s Creed game. The books, written by Steven Barnes, delve into the back-story of Altair, who is on a mission to save the Holy Land from corruption in the year 1191.
“Assassin's Creed is an all-new video game franchise that will immerse players into another time and experience," shared Tony Key, vice president, marketing at Ubisoft. "The Assassin's Creed books, which begin by layering elements that prequel the game, will only expand upon this adventure to an eager audience of gamers and thrill seekers."
"With the anticipation for Assassin's Creed building every day, it's tremendously exciting to be in partnership with Ubisoft at the launch of this extraordinary franchise,” said Marco Palmieri, Senior Editor at Pocket Books. “For gamers who can’t get enough, the novels will offer a compelling expansion of the Assassin’s Creed experience.”
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