Staff of Kings (novel) by Rob MacGregor

[bflah91989]

I went to the official site of Rob MacGregor and found an interesting bit of news. Sorry if this has been posted before. It is right at the top of the page.

http://www.robmacgregor.net/works.htm
Look for a totally new Indy adventure in early '09

[JimmyPSHayes]

Nice find!!! I wonder if he's talking about the new collection, or an all-new book by him.

[Dr.Sartorius]

Very interesting. I hope he's going to write a new Indy novel. Maybe he'll write the novelization for Indy 4.

[bflah91989]

It seems as if we will be getting something new by him. Perhaps they are going to restart the series of books.

[JimmyPSHayes]

I wonder if it will be a restart or continue where the previous books left off.:confused:

[fixer79]

MacGregor writing the novelisation would be great...
MacGregor continuing his series of Indy novels would be brilliant!
:D

[Violet Indy]

I look forward to it, either way! it's great to see you writing Indy again, Rob MacGregor!:up:

[ResidentAlien]

I just hit this local book store about a half mile from campus today. Picked up those two novels where Indy gets married and his wife dies, and I also picked up Peril at Delphi and Genesis Deluge. They were 2 bucks a pop.... couldn't resist. And, off topic, I also picked up Freud for Beginners for 2 bucks (Freud told through semi-raunchy Crumb-like illustrations... I'm so there) and JG Ballard's Empire of the Sun for $3.

Anyways, yeah haven't much been impressed by what else I've read from MacGregor... hopefully these I picked up today and the new novels next year will be an improvement...

[No Ticket]

I think it's funny that if you go to his bibliography page, right under all the Indy novels is a novel titled "Crystal Skull."

[Doc Savage]

Fascinating.

Anyways, yeah haven't much been impressed by what else I've read from MacGregor... hopefully these I picked up today and the new novels next year will be an improvement...I've found MacGregor best at characterization and McCoy best at action, personally.

[ResidentAlien]

I think it's funny that if you go to his bibliography page, right under all the Indy novels is a novel titled "Crystal Skull."

Yeah, I saw that as well...

[Johan]

Yeah but it say's "1991" I don't think he will be doing the official movie novelization. I think he will have a few new Indy stories to tell. Besides we have already seen the crystal skull in the novels.

[ResidentAlien]

Yeah but it say's "1991" I don't think he will be doing the official movie novelization. I think he will have a few new Indy stories to tell. Besides we have already seen the crystal skull in the novels.

Yeah, I wasn't insinuating that that book had anything to do with a new Indy novel. Just that it was ironic.

[otto rahn]

I've read McGregor's novel "Crystal Skull", and quite enjoyed it. I thought that he was a good pick to write "Indiana Jones" novels after reading it. I wonder if they can find a way to bring "The Coral Castle" into the new movie ?:)

[LawgSkrak]

Nice find!!! I wonder if he's talking about the new collection, or an all-new book by him.

What new collection are you talking about?

And I hope he does write a few new Indy books. I am in the process of collecting all the original ones. I only read 3 of them when they first came out, and really enjoyed them. So new ones would be good.

[otto rahn]

MacGregor wrote "Crystal Skull" in 1991. It features a Florida P I named Nicholas Pierce as the protaganist.

[LawgSkrak]

It says new Indy books coming soon on Rob's website. Anyone know what this means yet?

[metalinvader]

It says new Indy books coming soon on Rob's website. Anyone know what this means yet?


Yeah,New books:p

But seriously,Your guess is as good as mine.Let's hope for some brand new novels!:up:

[Blackadder]

I would really love to see new books coming out , MacGregor is by far the best Indy writer.

[Blue Jay]

i wondered too, but after checking on amazon.de and amazon.co.uk for old indy novels, it really seemed hard findung some available, but they had listed all of Rob MacGregors books as a new release for may 2008.

Maybe they are trying to tie in the old books with the new movie.....

I don't think there will be new indy books by him, alas it would be soooo cool ;)

[fixer79]

I don't think there will be new indy books by him, alas it would be soooo cool ;)

Don't worry. There will be at least one...

"Trust me"

;)

[Blue Jay]

Hopefully with a book cover by Drew Struzan.

Wouldn't that be awesome? :D

[walker]

You can pre-order it on Amazon already. An excellent choice as he's a NY Times bestselling author, so they're taking the adaptation seriously this time. I emailed Mr. Rollins about it and he was quick to response. He's very excited and noted that the Indy films were a big influence on the original books that he writes today.

James Luceno is writing the young adult version of the movie. And there is another author writing the "intermediate reader" versions for younger kids.

So there are multiple adaptations coming for different reading levels. Hope that helps clarify. They are all available for preorder.
walker

[Merek Jones]

I can honestly say out of all the novels that I have, Rob MacGregor is the best. I am just wondering whether or not he is going to continue the story after the Last crusade or add in his new series, if he has written one, some where else. Can't wait to see.

[Spikes & Lava]

I personally loved "Peril at Delphi" the most of all the Indy books I've read. But, I'm a hopeless grecophile anyway, so that's not too surprising a revelation...

[Andy Jones]

This is great news. Hopefully it won't be a one of and he'll write a few Indy books.

[fixer79]

This is great news. Hopefully it won't be a one of and he'll write a few Indy books.

My thoughts exactly...
http://www.robmacgregor.net/works.htm states "More Indiana Jones...coming in '08 from Ballantine Books"...

Let's all keep our little whip-blistered fingers crossed ;)

[walker]

Hello everyone
There's been a rumor going around in some other threads that Rob MacGregor was going to write another Indiana Jones novel. In fact, it's listed on Amazon's British site (amazon.co.uk) already. The pub date is listed there are April 9th, 2009, so it's still quite a ways off.

In any case, I emailed Mr. MacGregor tonight via his website and asked him if he could confirm or deny anything. I was hoping this might be the start of a new series. He was very prompt to respond and kindly shared some of the details. I asked him if I might post them here and he is allowing me to confirm the basics. The finer points must stay under wraps per George (Lucas, that is). So, here's what I can tell you, with Mr. MacGregor's permission:

There is a new novel coming out in early 2009. He is indeed writing it. It has connections to the new version of the Indiana Jones video game coming out about the same time. I am not at liberty to tell you what it's about, or the time frame in which it takes place, but I can assure you it's going to be very cool.

So...not much information really - but I'm pleased just to know there's more Indy fiction on the way. As to whether or not this is the start of a new series, who knows? I'm sure it will depend on how many of us buy this novel and the adaptation by James Rollins.

Best
walker

[metalinvader]

Very,very nice! Thanks so much for sharing! If it has connections to the new game then it's most likely a prequel.Hmm...

[Violet Indy]

Wonderful news! I did speculate that this new novel was really new a couple of weeks back. Good to have confirmation! :up:

[Blue Jay]

now we only need drew struzan to do the cover and we are back in 1992 :up:

but i think that this something we can expect :)

[fixer79]

Aaaah, finally!
I knew I wasn't the only one who had contacted mr. MacGregor about this new Indy book...
I wasn't sure I was allowed to spill the beans out here on the forum so I've kept silent for quite a few months.
I'm really glad you asked permission to break the news, Walker. Now we can finally discuss the new Indy book... :D

Personally, I'm incredibly thrilled that mr. MacGregor will be writing at least one more Indy novel. He was truly the best Indy writer of the bunch!

Counting down...

[xVendetta17x]

I'd prefer Max McCoy but beggers can't be choosers

[UltimateManGod]

This is great to hear. Now that I've got most of the novels and I'm reading through them, I really like MacGregor's Indy books. The McCoy books certainly had the best action and were my favorites when I first read them years ago, but the MacGregor books I've finished are certainly keeping my attention and are just as well written. I get an Indy vibe from both authors. I've got no comlaints with him coming back and writing more Indy books. I'm dreading when I reach the Caidin novels though. I've yet to hear really nice things about them. Good thing there's only two.

[Attila the Professor]

This is great to hear. Now that I've got most of the novels and I'm reading through them, I really like MacGregor's Indy books. The McCoy books certainly had the best action and were my favorites when I first read them years ago, but the MacGregor books I've finished are certainly keeping my attention and are just as well written. I get an Indy vibe from both authors. I've got no comlaints with him coming back and writing more Indy books. I'm dreading when I reach the Caidin novels though. I've yet to hear really nice things about them. Good thing there's only two.

The characters are not bad in Caidin. He's just a little too into aviation technology. They're worth reading though, if you're reading the others, I say.

[xVendetta17x]

He did Sky Pirates right?
I found it ridiculously out of place in the Indy Series

[UltimateManGod]

Yes, Caidin did Sky Pirates and White Witch. I'll definitely read the books so I can have my own opinion about them, once I get to them in order. On a related note, the works page on MacGregor's site says to look for more Indy early next year too. I'm probably looking forward to the new book more than the new comic because I like reading books over comics. I like the books more than the first two comics I read in the omnibus. That's not to say they were bad. The books just felt more "Indy" to me than the comics did. Hopefully "Tomb of the Gods" impresses me more. Here's MacGregor's site with the Indy blurb. http://www.robmacgregor.net/works.htm

[xVendetta17x]

I'm ridiculously excited for the new comics
The work from the artist, who's name escapes me, is really good
It's going to be better then any of the Indy comics released in the 90s

[LawgSkrak]

Any idea if he's tying these in with his original books at all?

[scottbravesfan]

I wonder if it will be a restart or continue where the previous books left off.:confused:



I actually emailed him a few months back and asked him if there would be any new Indy books and he said that he was going to write a novelization of the new lucasarts Indy game that is supposed to come out in 2008 but apparently has been pushed back to 2009. So the new book could be the adaptation of the video game.

[Violet Indy]

That would be the game with the euphoria technology, that they keep pushing back. They have done game adaptations for comics before (Fate of Atlantis) but that has only happened once. Interesting that they chose to do a tie-in novel. McGregor could probably come up with something better though. His books are my favourite.

[DIrishB]

So I emailed Rob MacGregor yesterday, asking him about his upcoming Indiana Jones novel, and got a quick and informative response:

Thanks for your kind words about my Indy novels. I do have another one coming out, but not until next year. It's related to the sixth generation of the Indiana Jones computer game. Game and novel have the same title -- Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings -- and somewhat similar story lines. My novel was completed months ago and was originally scheduled to come out at the time of Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. But production on the game was delayed. The current publication date is fall of '09...

He also mentioned this, in case anyone is interested (I know I am):

Thanks again for your comments. By the way, there is a new Indiana Jones magazine coming soon, and published in the UK. I'm being interviewed for an article this week. It's an official publication, licensed by LucasFilm to Titan Magazines.
Rob MacGregor

Very nice guy, all around (and great writer all around as well).

I find it interesting that he mentions the game and novel have "somewhat similar storylines". I suppose thats no big surprise, as some condensing, added characterization, or even ommission, addition, or re-ordering of events between the game and novel is probably to be expected. But at least now we know for sure that his new Indy novel will adapt the upcoming game.

Also interesting that its delayed until Fall of 2009, which I assume means thats when we can expect the game (I think its safe to assume they'll release the game and novel around the same time). This supports the theory I had that the Indy game won't be out until Fall of '09.

[Dewy9]

So I emailed Rob MacGregor yesterday, asking him about his upcoming Indiana Jones novel, and got a quick and informative response:



He also mentioned this, in case anyone is interested (I know I am):



Very nice guy, all around (and great writer all around as well).

I find it interesting that he mentions the game and novel have "somewhat similar storylines". I suppose thats no big surprise, as some condensing, added characterization, or even ommission, addition, or re-ordering of events between the game and novel is probably to be expected. But at least now we know for sure that his new Indy novel will adapt the upcoming game.

Also interesting that its delayed until Fall of 2009, which I assume means thats when we can expect the game (I think its safe to assume they'll release the game and novel around the same time). This supports the theory I had that the Indy game won't be out until Fall of '09.

Cool. Nice to get such a quick response.

[Violet Indy]

Firstly, I would just like to say to all the guys who didn't believe me when I said MacGregor was writing the novle tie-in for Staff of Kings, "I told you so!"

Secondly, I can't wait for both Perry's novel and this tie-in by MacGregor. It means even if I suck at the game (which no doubt I probably will), I can find out what happens next via the novel! Yay! It's sooooo about time we had some new Indy novels. I've been enjoying the comics so far, but the novels will be all the more sweeter.

[DIrishB]

Cool. Nice to get such a quick response.

I thought so too. He just comes across as a really nice guy, too, which is something I can always be supportive of (besides the fact that he writes awesome Indy novels, which is something I'm DEFINITELY supportive of...heh).

Firstly, I would just like to say to all the guys who didn't believe me when I said MacGregor was writing the novle tie-in for Staff of Kings, "I told you so!"

Nah-nah-nah-nah-nah-naaaah! :p

;)

Secondly, I can't wait for both Perry's novel and this tie-in by MacGregor. It means even if I suck at the game (which no doubt I probably will), I can find out what happens next via the novel! Yay! It's sooooo about time we had some new Indy novels. I've been enjoying the comics so far, but the novels will be all the more sweeter.

I just hope it expands on the story of the game some...maybe incorporating deleted sections of the game, or added characterization (which is a given anyway), etc.

It'll just be nice to read a new Indy novel by MacGregor. His were always my favorite. McCoys are awesome too, and McCoy's storylines seems more in-line with the Indy movies, but MacGregor's novels flowed better and were just overall written better. Caidin's...well, they sucked.

So yeah, very much looking forward to this. Too bad we'll have to wait a year or so to see it released, but I can be patient.

[Johnny Jones]

Well I'm glad he's so nice. I hate it when authors or celebrities are jerks, although with all the pressures of that lifestyle I can't always blame them. But when someone is kind and patient with fans it makes it even easier for me to enjoy their work. And it's probably better that we're not getting all the Indy stuff at once, or we'd guzzle through it all and have nothing to look forward too...:(
Do you suppose they'll ever do a novelization of Emperor's Tomb? I know it would be kind of redundant... but I don't want any of Indy's adventures missing from my bookshelf.;) If they did hopefully Rob would be their first choice for that as well.

[DIrishB]

Do you suppose they'll ever do a novelization of Emperor's Tomb? I know it would be kind of redundant... but I don't want any of Indy's adventures missing from my bookshelf.;)

Then just put the game on your bookshelf. ;)

If they did hopefully Rob would be their first choice for that as well.

I think it depends on how successful the existing (and upcoming) novels are. In fact, I wonder how the re-released Bantam novels (by MacGregor, Caidin, and McCoy) are selling?

[Moedred]

I decided to merge with the MacGregor 2009 thread... because it's most certainly the same book.

It funny the Staff of Kings title has been leaked so much the author's use of it is no surprise.

[DIrishB]

I decided to merge with the MacGregor 2009 thread... because it's most certainly the same book.

Makes perfect sense. And here I thought confirmation of MacGregor's upcoming Indy novel being an adaptation of the upcoming game was news...

:rolleyes:

I'm so silly.

It funny the Staff of Kings title has been leaked so much the author's use of it is no surprise.

Yeah. Its telling just how much of a tentpole release the upcoming Staff of Kings game will be...seeing as how its THE major Indy release next year and is getting its own novelization.

[Luke Skywalker]

It will be the Indy universe's 'The Force Unleashed' kind of promotion.ç

A cannon story also?

[Johnny Jones]

Then just put the game on your bookshelf. ;)
Probably should've seen that one coming. :p
A canon story also?
I don't know, but Indy canon seems to be more flexible than Star Wars anyway. I mean look at the date contradictions in DK's Ultimate Guide and the Lost Journal which came out pretty near the same time. Heck, the Guide contradicts itself sometimes.
We'll see what Irish has to say, he's the expert. :up:

[DIrishB]

It will be the Indy universe's 'The Force Unleashed' kind of promotion.ç

A cannon story also?

I assume so. I think comparing it to TFU is perfect...same approach, just on a slightly smaller scale (in comparison to TFU)...

Probably should've seen that one coming. :p

:cool:

I don't know, but Indy canon seems to be more flexible than Star Wars anyway.

Definitely.

I mean look at the date contradictions in DK's Ultimate Guide and the Lost Journal which came out pretty near the same time. Heck, the Guide contradicts itself sometimes.
We'll see what Irish has to say, he's the expert. :up:

I ignore the Ultimate Guide's notes on the movies dates completely. Most other sources (historical notations in the movies themselves, novelizations, etc) place the dates at completely different times than the Ultimate Guide. The Ultimate Guide's datings of the months the movies take place are ridiculous. Its like they ignored EVERY other nod towards the time of year, even in the movies itself.

If something ever contradicts dates in the Ultimate Guide, I believe the contradicting date over the UG. Its crap. The Lost Journal I'm still looking for.

[WeAreGoingToDie]

Here's hoping for a mention of Jack Shannon!
I'd love for Indy's college days to be retconned so Marion, Jack, Oxley and Mystery of the Blues can all mesh a bit more.

[DIrishB]

Here's hoping for a mention of Jack Shannon!
I'd love for Indy's college days to be retconned so Marion, Jack, Oxley and Mystery of the Blues can all mesh a bit more.

That'd actually be very cool, but I don't expect that in this novel since its adapting the upcoming video game. But, if sales on the game novelization do well, along with the reprints of MacGregor's six previous Indy novels, its entirely possible he could write a future story doing just that. Especially since I have a feeling that much like with Star Wars, Lucas/Lucasfilm/etc is going to shift the focus of many upcoming Indy tales to incorporate Crystal Skull characters (like done with the SW Prequels and Clone Wars film).

For instance, the upcoming Army of the Dead will feature Mac and Indy in WWII, and I wouldn't be surprised to see future comics or novels addressing the WWII era and incorporating Mac and other notable characters from the series (Sallah, Marcus, Henry Sr., etc).

Of course, as you said, at the very least a mention of Shannon with a little exposition is entirely possible, or even as an added scene or something. I just think it'll be more likely in a theoretical future MacGregor novel (which I think is a very real possibility).

[UltimateManGod]

This staff is supposed to be the Staff of Moses, correct? Because I really hope it iisn't the Staff of Aaron. Because Indy already found it. In fact, I would really like to see a reference in the book and game to the fact that Indy has found Aaron's staff already in Secret of the Sphinx.

[DarthGemni]

Currently, there are a few new Indiana Jones novels on Amazon..."Indiana Jones and the Tomb Of The Gods" for Feb 09 which I assume will be the graphic novel of the individual comics, "Indiana Jones" by Rob MacGregor which says sign up to be notified when this goes on sale but also says will be out April 9 2009, "Indiana Jones and the Army Of The Dead" no author April 28 2009 available for preorder, and "Spinoff 1 (Indiana Jones)" and "Spinoff 2 (Indiana Jones)" by schoolastic available for preorder for May 1 2009....oh, and a book just called "Indiana Jones" by Library Binding for Jan 2009 on sale for preorder at $80.

Sorry if some of this is old news...

[Nick]

Tomb of the Gods is indeed the Graphic Novel, and I thought the Rob MacGregor one was a novelisation of the Staff of kings game.

[DIrishB]

Currently, there are a few new Indiana Jones novels on Amazon..."Indiana Jones and the Tomb Of The Gods" for Feb 09 which I assume will be the graphic novel of the individual comics, "Indiana Jones" by Rob MacGregor which says sign up to be notified when this goes on sale but also says will be out April 9 2009, "Indiana Jones and the Army Of The Dead" no author April 28 2009 available for preorder, and "Spinoff 1 (Indiana Jones)" and "Spinoff 2 (Indiana Jones)" by schoolastic available for preorder for May 1 2009....oh, and a book just called "Indiana Jones" by Library Binding for Jan 2009 on sale for preorder at $80.

Sorry if some of this is old news...

IJ & Tomb of the Gods, as said, is indeed the graphic novel collection of the individual issues.

The IJ novel by Rob MacGregor is the novelization of the upcoming Indy video game, Ij & the Staff of Kings.

Ij & the Army of the Dead (by Steve Perry) is an original tale set during WWII involving Indy and Mac.

And the "Spin-Off" 1 & 2 is (I think) whats been listed on the UK Amazon site as Indiana Jones and the Pyramid of the Sorcerer - The Untold Adventures, Vol. 1 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Untold-Adventures-Indiana-Pyramid-Sorcerer/dp/000728490X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1224855946&sr=8-1). They also have a Volume 2 listed there, so I'm positive they're the same items (the full name just not being announced on the US Amazon for whatever reason). They're even scheduled to be released around the same time (May, 2009).

As for the "Indiana Jones" by Library Binding, I'm not sure what that is. Probably a supplementary book like the Ultimate Guide/Lost Journal, etc.

[DarthGemni]

Cool, thanks for taking the time to clear all that up for me...! It's gonna be a good year for Indy books, looks like!

[DIrishB]

Cool, thanks for taking the time to clear all that up for me...! It's gonna be a good year for Indy books, looks like!

Absolutely. Add on to that the Dark Horse reprints of the old Marvel series The Further Adventures of Indiana Jones (3 volumes), and hopefully another new Indy mini series by them as well by the end of next year, AND the upcoming video game...yeah, 2009 is looking like a big year for Indy.

[Moedred]

His site (http://www.robmacgregor.net/works.htm) says,
Coming in 2009: Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings -
a new adventure by the globetrotting archaeologist
While Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Indiana-Jones-2/dp/0091926769) says,
Indiana Jones (Indiana Jones 2) (Paperback)
by Rob MacGregor (Author)
Paperback: 400 pages
Publisher: Ebury Press (April 9, 2009)
Is neither correct?

[punisher5150]

is the reprints of the first three movie novelizations,all in one tome. It came out just before the theatrical release of Crystal Skull.

I don't think his site has nay release info for the Staff of Kings novel, just "coming in 2009"

[Moedred]

Ah yes, wrong year, deleted that part. I just watched Amazon's Tomb of the Gods TPB release date come and go and expect the same this April 9. 6 wish list books for 2009 all far away... maybe I should read some classics.

[Morning Bell]

It still looks like most of the Indy books will be out in the fall, with the exception of the two junior novels at this point.

[indyjones2131]

Got an Email from Rob Macgregor!

He says the book IS coming out when the game does, but he didn't know when the game was supposed to come out. Guess he didn't hear the official date. This is great news! I think I'm looking forward to the book as much as the game.

[WeAreGoingToDie]

Unless it's been mentioned before, Gamestop.com claims the game releases on June 9th so we should probably expect the novel then.

[indyjones2131]

Right. I emailed him back to let him know the official release date is June 9th. I HOPE he's right about the book coming at the exact same time!

[Moedred]

Excellent news! Ultimately all that matters (http://moedred.livejournal.com/10179.html) is the story (http://moedred.livejournal.com/1829.html).

[indyjones2131]

http://www.njoe.com/release-schedule/

Lists the release of the novel as June also. And gives the page count.

[Dr.Sartorius]

Can't wait. I'm surprised the book's cover hasn't been leaked yet.

[indyjones2131]

Me too. I hope its not just the game cover though. Not crazy about that one - I'd prefer cover more in line with the movie posters.

[WeAreGoingToDie]

304 pages! Not to shabby! That's on par with "The Sky Pirates" in length, though "Staff of Kings" will be infinity better in quality.

I'm assuming the cover art will (unfortunately) match the game art, but it IS a bit too cartoony and doesn't jive with the "Army of the Dead" art.

Here's a quick (sloppy) mock-up that I made of what we could expect:
http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/6825/aotdactualcopy.jpg

[Morning Bell]

I'm glad to hear the novel and game will both come out at the same time. Things are shaping up nicely!:whip:

[WeAreGoingToDie]

Because the OCD sufferer inside me wanted to see it, here's what a possible line up of the novels in chronological order could look like. Note the original film trilogy stands out as a set, while the last three books stand together as a "black" trilogy (assuming they repeat the black background for "Staff of Kings")

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/3108/2934156c.jpg

[Irfaan]

Because the OCD sufferer inside me wanted to see it, here's what a possible line up of the novels in chronological order could look like. Note the original film trilogy stands out as a set, while the last three books stand together as a "black" trilogy (assuming they repeat the black background for "Staff of Kings")

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/3108/2934156c.jpg

Hi! thanks for the image and the order, I didn't notice I had 2 missing (1st and 3rd) I bought the first from ebay and 3rd from amazon straight away lol! I have only ever read Secret of the Sphinx and Dance of the Giants though, I really need to rest but I wanted to find out the chronological order, thanks! It will be a better exprience reading them now knowing which to read next lol!

Thanks again!;)

[WeAreGoingToDie]

Thanks! You'll find that 1-6 have a very tight order to them, with 5 and 6 being a two-parter. 7 and 8 aren't worth reading, IMO. 9-12 have their own chronology that don't necessarily depend on 1-6, but are strengthened by Indy's life lessons of the early books.

I'm hoping Staff of Kings, Army of the Dead and KOTCS have their own references to each other. I'd love to see five more books by MacGregor between SoK and AotD, and five books between AotD and KOTCS. This would give us another 12 book series and fill in the years between 1939 and 1957.

[Morning Bell]

I'm hoping Staff of Kings, Army of the Dead and KOTCS have their own references to each other. I'd love to see five more books by MacGregor between SoK and AotD, and five books between AotD and KOTCS. This would give us another 12 book series and fill in the years between 1939 and 1957.

This would be great and I'd be thrilled to see the Indy novels continue. That mock-up of all the book covers put together looks great as well; I'm anxious to fill my bookshelf with more Indy this year.:)

[Insomniac]

Awesome new game and book thank Lucas Arts and thank you Dark Horse!:up:
We salute you!:hat:

[Irfaan]

Thanks! You'll find that 1-6 have a very tight order to them, with 5 and 6 being a two-parter. 7 and 8 aren't worth reading, IMO. 9-12 have their own chronology that don't necessarily depend on 1-6, but are strengthened by Indy's life lessons of the early books.

I'm hoping Staff of Kings, Army of the Dead and KOTCS have their own references to each other. I'd love to see five more books by MacGregor between SoK and AotD, and five books between AotD and KOTCS. This would give us another 12 book series and fill in the years between 1939 and 1957.

Thanks!

And damn, I think I missed out another book, called "Indiana Jones and the Dinasour Eggs" but judjing by the title I think I should give the book a miss. What do you think?

[punisher5150]

Definitely give it a read. Max McCoy wrote four awesome Indy novels. Don't be turned off by the title. This book introduced Belloq for the first time in an expanded Indy universe novel, as well as Wu Han and Lao Che (from Temple of Doom).

[Irfaan]

Definitely give it a read. Max McCoy wrote four awesome Indy novels. Don't be turned off by the title. This book introduced Belloq for the first time in an expanded Indy universe novel, as well as Wu Han and Lao Che (from Temple of Doom).

Thanks! Souns brilliant! Buying it right now lol!

[WeAreGoingToDie]

I second Dino Egg's! I'm in the final chapters and it's nothing like what you'd expect from the title. A certain skull made of crystal shows up (not the same one we know), Belloq (as mentioned), an amazingly evil villain and...

DINOSAURS!!!
http://www.muppetcentral.com/_images/mupworlds/dinosaurs_group.jpg

[StoneTriple]

Definitely give it a read. Max McCoy wrote four awesome Indy novels. Don't be turned off by the title. This book introduced Belloq for the first time in an expanded Indy universe novel, as well as Wu Han and Lao Che (from Temple of Doom).

+1 to that.

McCoy did an excellent job with Belloq. He's a much deeper character than in Raiders. He makes an appearance in Hollow Earth as well. In fact, the New Orleans portion of Hollow Earth is some of my very favorite Indiana Jones, particularly the scenes with Belloq. Reading it, I felt as though I were there with them. Fantastic stuff.

[Morning Bell]

I loved how McCoy incorporated Belloq into this books. He gave him more of a backstory and it showed the history of the rivalry between him and Indy.

[DIrishB]

Hi! thanks for the image and the order, I didn't notice I had 2 missing (1st and 3rd) I bought the first from ebay and 3rd from amazon straight away lol! I have only ever read Secret of the Sphinx and Dance of the Giants though, I really need to rest but I wanted to find out the chronological order, thanks! It will be a better exprience reading them now knowing which to read next lol!

Thanks again!;)


This might be helpful as well:

Indiana Jones Timeline / Chronology (http://raven.theraider.net/showthread.php?t=16618&page=9)

[Irfaan]

This might be helpful as well:

Indiana Jones Timeline / Chronology (http://raven.theraider.net/showthread.php?t=16618&page=9)

Holy smokes! Crash landing! This is excellent! Thank you!

[DIrishB]

Holy smokes! Crash landing! This is excellent! Thank you!

You're welcome. I'll be making some updates soon with the release of the Young Adult novels in May and the Staff of Kings video game in June, so keep your eyes peeled!

[Irfaan]

You're welcome. I'll be making some updates soon with the release of the Young Adult novels in May and the Staff of Kings video game in June, so keep your eyes peeled!

Exciting, that timeline is the deepest i have ever seen!

I just recieved books 2,4,5,6 of Rob MacGregor and have only read 2 a while ago. After all the references dance of the giants did to the first book I had to buy 1 and 3 because I never knew there would be a chronological order making references. I have all of max McCoys (except for Dinosaur eggs) and all of the other author.

I just received Peril at Delphi and Dinosaur eggs (which i wasn't going to buy until you guys recommended, thanks) from the same ebayer (good timing because I ordered on Friday!) and the seven veils I ordered from amazon so that should be coming soon as well.

Thanks for all the help raveners! Can't wait to start Delphi!

[WeAreGoingToDie]

I made a Bantam-style design of the Staff of Kings cover, enjoy! :gun:

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/5063/indycover2.jpg

Also, check out my Army of the Dead cover:
http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/4566/armyofthedead.jpg

[JimmyPSHayes]

Nice work on those covers! They look great! :hat:

[UltimateManGod]

I like what you did with the covers. They're really good, considering I'm not too impressed with the covers being used to begin with, either for Staff of Kings or Army of the Dead. But I won't be too concerned as long as the books are good. I'm definitely looking forward to both though. It's nice to have both an old, friendly face back, as well as some new blood.

[Dr.Sartorius]

Why is this book still not listed on Amazon? And still no cover? Very strange.

[Dr.Sartorius]

Still no sign of this book on Amazon. At all. Not Good.

[Goonie]

Still no sign of this book on Amazon. At all. Not Good.

I checked the Chapters website and all they have listed is the Prima Game Guide:
http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/Indiana-Jones-Staff-Kings-Prima-Stephen-Stratton/9780761562177-item.html?ref=Search+Books%3a+%2527Staff+of+Kings%2527

[Indy's Fist]

We the Indy fans once again get the "middle finger" the book was cancelled!:mad: :mad: :mad:

[DIrishB]

We the Indy fans once again get the "middle finger" the book was cancelled!:mad: :mad: :mad:

Wha-?

:confused:
:(
:mad:

That sucks. Was really looking forward to the novelization--hell, almost as much as the game itself. A new Indy novel by MacGregor and its cancelled...ah, bollocks!