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StarCraft II: Heaven's Devils Hardcover – April 6, 2010

by William C Dietz (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 31 ratings
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For the poor, hardworking citizens of the Confederacy’s fringe worlds, the Guild Wars have exacted a huge toll. Swayed by the promise of financial rewards, a new batch of recruits joins the fight alongside a slew of neurally resocialized criminals—and a few dubious military leaders. Eighteen-year-old Jim Raynor, full of testosterone and eager to make things right at home, ships off to boot camp and finds his footing on the battlefield, but he soon discovers that the official mission is not what he’s really fighting for.

For the first time ever, StarCraft enthusiasts will learn the origins of the enduring friendship between the young upstart Jim Raynor and the streetwise soldier Tychus Findlay. Watch as they battle on the front lines of a fierce interplanetary war and bear witness to the Confederacy’s rank corruption—corruption so reprehensible that it rains immeasurable death and destruction upon the government’s own people.

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    April 6, 2010
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    6.25 x 1.5 x 9.5 inches
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    1416550844
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1416550846
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William C. Dietz is the bestselling author of more than thirty novels, including Halo: The Flood and the Legion of the Damned series. He grew up in the Seattle area, served as a medic with the Navy and the Marines, and graduated from the University of Washington. Dietz worked as a surgical technician, a news writer, a college instructor, a television producer, and a director of public relations for an international telephone company prior to embarking on a full-time writing career. Visit his website at WilliamCDietz.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gallery Books; First Edition (April 6, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 327 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1416550844
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1416550846
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1.5 x 9.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 31 ratings

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Thad
5.0 out of 5 stars Don't read the ecerpts on the SCII official website
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2010
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It was officially announced - the release date for the much anticipated sequel to StarCraft. For years, unofficial release dates on pre-order websites kept getting pushed back. I had learned to stop getting my hopes up as each false date approached; but this time the announcement comes straight from the source. Soon, we will be swept away to the Koprulu sector to not only witness, but experience the events that will decide the fate of mankind and the two races incubated by the Xel'Naga.

Now that it is so close, so real, I am watching the pot again, waiting for it to boil. It seems somehow farther off and I need something to satisfy the craving for just a few more weeks. The first single-player storyline, Wings of Liberty, will feature Terran hero Jim Raynor whom we met in the original game. What better way to prepare than to read this book about Jim's early military career and the events that shaped his character?

With that said, this book is NOT a biography of Jim Raynor. While his story provides the main plot line, a good bit of this book goes to the exploits of Tychus Findlay and several sections are devoted to character development regarding the other members of the 321st as well as the bigger picture narrative that drives the Devils' chronicle.

For the non-StarCraft-fan, William C. Dietz provides a realistic portrayal of military life, war, corruption and politics. For us StarCraft junkies, he fleshes out the Guild Wars and exposes the atrocious state the Confederacy was in even before the Zerg and Protoss showed up.

The question is not whether you should buy this book - of course you should - the question is whether Blizzard should have put so many excerpts on the SCII official website. The answer is, no. As of this posting, they've got ten of them available. The most recent is plucked from chapter twenty-two, well into the story; and while they do their job of drawing you in, these snippets give you an unpleasant sense of déjà vu as you read through the book. If you haven't read the excerpts yet, don't; but either way, definitely read this book.
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Arthur W Jordin
4.0 out of 5 stars Blood and Guts
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2011
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Heaven's Devils (2010) is the first SF novel in the StarCraft II series. It takes place during the Guild Wars after Tarsonis becomes the capital of the Terran Confederacy.

In this novel, Jim Raynor is a farmer's son on the planet Shiloh. Times are hard because of the War and his parents are barely making a living.

Tom Omer is a friend and classmate of Jim. The two exchange video puzzles.

Hank Harnack is another classmate of Jim's, but they don't like each other. Jim won a fight with Harnack just before they enlisted.

Tychus Findlay is a Staff Sargeant in the Confederacy'd Marine Corps. He is busy selling captured weapons on the blackmarket.

Ark Bennet is the scion of an Old Family. He has just graduated from upper school.

In this story, Jim and Tom join the Marine Corps for the signing bonus. It should cover the taxes for this year. Besides, now their families will not have to feed them.

The new recruits leave Centerville on a bus. Harnack has also joined and is on the same bus. They spend the night in a school gym. When Harnack breaks into line ahead of Jim, Raynor headbutts him and then knees him in the groin.

The new recruits are shipped to Turaxis II on the troopship Hydrus. Several violent criminals on the ship break out of confinement. Harnack hits a convict and a dozen or so decide to take him down.

Raynor grabs a crutch and hits a con who has Harnack in a headlock. Another con pulls the crutch out of his hands and hits him. Jim and Harnack go back to back and stand against the criminals. Afterwards, they become bosom buddies.

Meanwhile, Ark is given a mickey and sold to a Marine Corps recruiter. When he comes to, Ark insists that he was shanghaied. Nonetheless, he is inducted into the Corps under the name Ryk Kidd and sent to Boot Camp.

Ryk is exposed to the usual irritations as a Boot, but he finds that shooting is a joy. He qualifies as a sniper while in Boot Camp and is sent to the Advance Sniper course. He begins to feel better about himself and welcomes having a role where his actions make a difference.

Tychus has a buyer lined up for some surplus weapons when his captain calls out the Tactical Response Team. They use an enemy dropship on the raid. Then Tychus figures out that his captain has them firing on civilians and decks the officer with his rifle butt.

Tychus gets time in Military Correctional Facility R-156 on Raydin III. He definitely doesn't like the facility or the guards. He does get a bit of revenge on the guard sargeant.

This tale introduces Jim to military theft. Harnack has a ball. And Ryk discovers some disturbing things about his father.

This series is not exactly chronological. This novel is close to the end of the sequence and Jim returns home in the last of the series. This storyline continues in  Devils' Due .

Recommended for Dietz fans and for anyone else who enjoys tales of armed conflict, military crime, and disillusioned soldiers. Read and enjoy!

-Arthur W. Jordin
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Roskva, Thor's servant
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Read for Fans of Raynor and Tychus
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2010
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I bought this book after playing through StarCraft 2 and becoming enthralled with the newly introduced character Tychus J. Findlay and his enigmatic past with Jim Raynor. Honestly, my main hope when buying this book was that the author stay true to the characters--and he did. No disappointments there. Dietz did an excellent job of tying the characters, their appearances, and their language into the StarCraft 2 game and world, although some of the dialogue was almost cut-and-paste (e.g. Firebat unit and Hank Harnack).

I found myself pleasantly surprised with the story, which was very entertaining, and Dietz's humor frequently made me laugh out loud. Mostly, though, my five-star rating is for hitting the characters spot on and doing justice to their relationships.

I can't wait for the sequel, Devil's Dues!
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Juampa
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Book
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2010
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It's a Nice book, a nice Story... the Artwork on the cover protector is amazing, the artworks on the inside just rock!!!

A great quality, really nice hard cover, and the paper smooth and resistant...

If you like Starcraft Univerese I Totally recommend this book!!!
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Kwacamole
4.0 out of 5 stars The cover feels really nice, looks great on the self.
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2016
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It's not a bad book. I really like the cover.
Story line wise, if you played Starcraft 2, this book will gives more insights on Tychus and Raynor background before the full scale war.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2010
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Heaven's Devils gives you a good feel for what it was like for Confeds during the Guild Wars. It also explains what the Guild Wars were about and goes into some detail regarding the functioning of the Terran Confederacy.

Great stories about Jim Raynor's military career.
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MatangaBoots
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book. Please write more.
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2011
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Good from beginning to end. It does leave some questions unanswered. But it was great to learn the history of Jim Ranyor. hope there is another book to tell how Jim Ranyor becomes Marshal.
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Tate Wilson
4.0 out of 5 stars If you love Raynor, you'll love the book!
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2018
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Love the story of Starcraft!!!
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Jean-François
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on May 18, 2018
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Heise Matthias
4.0 out of 5 stars starcraft halt
Reviewed in Germany on April 25, 2023
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Das ist der einzige Grund dieses Buch zu lesen.

(Achtung, leichte Spoiler)
Wer kein Fan des Spiels ist und auch nicht vor hat einer zu werden, kann das Buch ruhig links liegen lassen. Die Geschichte handelt natürlich von Jim Raynor's jungen Jahren und wie er Tychus Findlay kennen gelernt hat. Raynor nimmt den Hauptteil des Buches ein, ein kleiner Teil geht an 2 seiner Freunde und ein noch kleinerer Teil geht diverse Gegenspieler. Diese Gegenspielerparts fallen ungut, weil sich immer wiederholend auf. Es wird ca 1 Seite lang über einen Typen erzählt, der dann direkt in der nächsten Szene nebenbei und so ziemlich unspektakulär in einem Satz getötet wird. Und das ganze kommt wie gesagt mehrmals vor.
Die Geschichte plätschert also langsam vor sich hin, bis dann ganz am Ende die Zeit ausgeht und ein ganzer Haufen an "Dingen" auf billige Art und Weiße erledigt wird.
Bei Starcraft gibts eigentlich keine Erklärungen zu irgendwelchen Technologien oder verschiedene Typen von Raumschiffen/Fahrzeugen/Waffen, aber das hat sich hier ganz leicht gebessert. Hier steht immer noch die Geschichte um Raynor im Vordergrund.

Alles in allem sind die 4 Sterne gemessen für einen Video-Spiel Roman. Mit einem "richtigem" SF Roman kann man das einfach nicht vergleichen.
Wer noch mehr Romane zu Sci-Fi Spielen mit den Characteren im Vordergrund lesen möchte, sollte bei Gears of War vorbeischauen. Wers militärischer haben will, bei Halo.
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Alexander P
4.0 out of 5 stars Decent for fans of the series
Reviewed in Canada on October 1, 2010
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If you are a fan of Starcraft, you will enjoy viewing the early days of James Raynor and Tychus Findley. It really gives a little more insight into their background storyline, while giving you other characters you actually care about (Ark Bennent). Ultimately, if you are not a fan of Starcraft you will not find this book very entertaining. The plot is engaging, but not overally impressive as a standalone title without the Starcraft backdrop, and the author has a slightly annoying habit of avoiding curse words (which comes across as unbelievable and cartoonish considering we are discussing dangerous soldiers/murderers). That is my one main critique, but overall I really thought the book was a lot of fun and eagerly awaited to find out what was next. I do hope there is a proper sequel to explain how Tychus meets his fate, and how Raynor becomes a marshall.
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