Wing Commander: The Novel

by Peter Telep, Chris Roberts, Kevin Droney

Fresh from training, two young officers join the ranks of a combat squadron -- just as hostilities break out with a terrifying alien species. Experiencing real combat for the first time would be tough enough, but the officers face problems that could destroy the squad from within. The crew is increasingly divided on cultural lines, and the evidence mounts that someone in the unit is a traitor. As a climactic battle approaches, the officers must find the traitor and unify their crew -- or see Earth be destroyed Based on the new hit film Wing Commander, and on the five-million-selling CD-ROM Wing Commander games.

Genres: Science Fiction, Collections

Mass Market Paperback

First published February 3, 1999

About the author

Peter Telep is the author of more than fifty novels. His collaboration with Tom Clancy, Against All Enemies, debuted at #1 on the New York Times Bestsellers List. Additionally, he has written many bestselling novels based on Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon, Endwar, and Splinter Cell video game series.

He is a produced film and television writer and has worked alongside professionals throughout the video game industry. The Doc Harrison series marks his return to fantasy and science fiction where he began his career.

Find him on Facebook, Twitter (@petertelep), and email: peter@docharrisonbooks.com. He always loves to hear from his readers!


Bonus info:

Writing as Ben Weaver: Brothers in Arms, Rebels in Arms, Patriots in Arms

Writing as P.W. Storm: The Force 5 Recon Series and The Mercenaries Series

Writing as Pete Callahan: Armored Corps, Attack by Fire, Engage and Destroy

Writing as David Michaels: Endwar, Endwar: The Hunted, Ghost Recon, Ghost Recon: Combat Ops, Splinter Cell: Endgame

Writing as Richard Michaels: The Fall of Eden (Trade Paperback)

Reviews

[Kimberly Iverson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okay, so I'm going to go against the grain as normal. I really enjoyed this book. I only realized after 1/4 way through that I've seen this movie since "Maniac" in my head was showing as Matthew Lillard (love that actor). I don't remember much else from the movie so that was good since my brain didn't transfer and compare anything.

This produced an emotional reaction. I found myself laughing, then tearing up a bit over Rosie. Don't want to give spoilers. That's good. Shows me how much I got into the book, and I did. I didn't want to put it down when I had to go to bed. The writing is good, loved the storyline. But now because of the ending, I'm going to have to look for the continuance to read. Overall, great book.

[RAM · Rating 4 out of 5]

La puerta del lugar en donde escribo esta reseña está cerrada y, aún así, el frío se puede sentir en el ambiente. Durante estos días mi ciudad se volvió un congelador. Tengo el libro al lado izquierdo de la laptop y un poco de té en al otro extremo. No me quiero separar de la historia. Siento que fue un viaje corto pero placentero. Aunque desearía que este libro sea interminable sé que eso no es, no fue, ni será posible. Siendo esta mi segunda lectura en paralelo, siento un vació que durará un tiempo.

Entre mis géneros favoritos nunca pensé leer Ciencia-Ficción, me gustan las películas de esta temática pero no leer estas historias.

Debo admitirlo, me gustó demasiado la historia, y eso si tenemos en cuenta que jamás compré el juego. Creí que la historia iba a ser pesada, aburrida y, probablemente, tediosa. Pero nada de eso pasó. En un punto de mi tiempo, sin pensarlo, ya me encontraba en la mitad del libro, se lee muy rápido, es como si te estuvieran contando la historia por mensajes de voz.

Respecto a la trama, si pude empaparme de ella, sentí la tensión de cada personaje, la desconfianza que sienten por saber quien es el infiltrado. El miedo por permanecer vivo, aún sabiendo que yo estaba libre de todo peligro.

Tengo un problema al comprar libros, muchas veces los adquiero por el nombre que tienen y mi sed de leerlos es inmensa pero luego llega un punto donde los dejo guardados porque ese titulo que tanto me asombró ya no me entusiasma. Al leer Wing Commander mi forma de ver a esos libros a cambiado un poco. Mentiría si escribo que leeré todos los libros olvidados de mi habitación, quizá nunca los abra.

Con un poco de Lo-Fi Hip Hop de fondo solo me queda decirles que si en algún momento tienen la oportunidad de leer Wing Commander, háganlo, No pregunten el por qué, solo abran el libro y que sus ojos empiecen a cubrir cada palabra que se pone enfrente suyo.

[Derek Glidewell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this novel. It's thorough and gives so much more story compared to the film. Blair is actually a developed, interesting character here. We learn what the Pilgrims are and Blair being one is an integral part of the story. So many cut characters and moments that were filmed (or at least in earlier drafts of the script), including the famed "Traitor Sub-plot", that were cut resulting in a gutted film that focused on the action moments without much exposition for the who and the why. The Kilrathi are explained in detail, the villains have names and personalities, we understand the enemy and have an idea of their culture/views. I grew up with the film. I watched it countless times on HBO back in 2000, and then bought the DVD back in High School, so it's safe to say Wing Commander is a film I grew up with and know pretty well. Reading this novel was like a new experience, it was like a new tale all over. I highly recommend it to the handful of Wing Commander (film) fans out there as it presents the story in a new light and makes the tale so much more coherent. Shame the Theatrical Cut of the film was so cut up, maybe one day we will see the rough, original cut but until that day, this novel is your closest experience to that.

[Jamie Knox · Rating 5 out of 5]

A phenomenal book. I really didnt expect it to be so amazing but it really blew me out of the water. Drama, action, daring bravery in the face of impending doom. I honestly want a hundred more books on it.

[José Miguel Molina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Predecible pero excelente ambiente y metaverso.
Una buena novela espacial de ciencia ficción.