Illidan: World of Warcraft: A Novel

William King

Apr 2016 · World of Warcraft Book 1 · Sold by Random House Worlds

About this ebook

Behind the legend stands a being hungry for justice and vengeance as the adventure, intrigue, and heroism of World of Warcraft, the global phenomenon, rise to a new level.

You are not prepared.
 
Illidan Stormrage is one of the most powerful beings ever to walk the lands of Azeroth. He is also one of the least understood. Behind his legend, beneath his enigmatic mission, lies a brilliant mind whose machinations are comprehended by few—and trusted by even fewer. Illidan’s righteous reign of justice and vengeance has begun.
 
Long ago, the night elf sorcerer Illidan infiltrated the demonic Burning Legion to ward off its invasion of Azeroth. Instead of hailing him as a hero, his own kind branded him the Betrayer, questioning his intentions after he appeared to aid the demon lords. For ten thousand years, he languished in prison—vilified, isolated, but never forgetting his purpose.
 
Now the Legion has returned, and there is only one champion who can truly stand against it. Released from his bonds, Illidan prepares for the final confrontation in the alien realm of Outland, gathering an army of grotesque fel orcs, serpentine naga, cunning blood elves, and twisted demon hunters to his side. He alone knows what deeply hidden motives guide his hand; he alone understands the price that must be paid to defeat the enemies of creation. Yet as before, he is assailed by those who see his schemes as a cynical quest for power, including the night elf Maiev Shadowsong, his former jailor. Warden Shadowsong and her Watchers have pursued the Betrayer to Outland to exact retribution for his crimes, and she will not rest until Illidan is in her custody . . . or in his grave.

Praise for Illidan
 
“William King kicks off a great story with Illidan.”—BlizzPro
 
“For many people, new and old players alike, this book will be an eye-opening journey.”—All Things Azeroth
 
“I enjoyed World of Warcraft: Illidan a great deal.”—BlizzPlanet
 
“Damn fun . . . There’s virtually never a dull moment in Illidan.”—Cinelinx

Ratings and reviews

Much like other Warcraft novels. Not high lit, but a relatively fun read. This one shoehorned in WoW game concepts much more jarringly than others.

I loved the telling of this tale especially through the eyes of the one we worked hard in Burning Crusade to defeat and his hunter. All in all it is a great story and would encourage others to read this book.

The story have a good start until the final chapter. The story turn from character's view point style into debrief of what going on in WOW story line.

About the author

William King is the author of more than twenty novels, an Origins Award–winning game designer, and a husband, father, and player of MMOs. His short stories have appeared in Interzone and The Year’s Best Science Fiction: Seventh Annual Collection. His Warhammer books have sold almost a million copies in English and been translated into eight languages. His novel Blood of Aenarion was shortlisted for the 2012 David Gemmell Legend Award.