- Paperback: 416 pages
- Publisher: Pocket Books; paperback / softback edition (5 Aug 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0743450337
- ISBN-13: 978-0743450331
- Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 10.8 x 3.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 626,954 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Sunnydale's shores are invaded by an ancient demonic threat from beneath the waves. The Council of Watchers' immediate response is to kill the creatures - but Buffy the Vampire Slayer is sure that the Council is hiding something and refuses to co-operate.a further dark, hair-raising tale that marks the return of the fan-favourite rogue Slayer, Faith.
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When Sunnydale's shores are invaded by an ancient, demonic threat from beneath the waves, and its citizens begin to undergo a horrible transformation, the Council of Watchers' response is immediate -- and unequivocal. Kill the creatures. Kill them all. But there are mysteries upon mysteries here, and Buffy is sure that the Council is hiding something. When she refuses to cooperate, the Council turns its attention southward, to another Slayer who may be more willing to execute their plans. That the Watchers Council can be both pragmatic and ruthless is not in doubt. The "wetworks" team they despatched first to capture and later to kill the errant Faith provides ample proof of that. But the assassination squad that should have taken Faith out failed to complete their assignment, leaving the rogue Slayer alive and apparently repentant in a Los Angeles jail. Desperate times require desperate measures. But is it wise of the Council to try to use her now?
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When I found out that these superb books were coming out in a boxset I jumped in delight!
The writers wrote these books extremely well and it fits in perfectly with the programme itself. Not many trilogys increase in greatness but this one certainly does. The finale is worth waiting for!
I personally found the end hilarious with Cordy and Willow, and found that every character was dealt with well, including new guy Oz! The plots involving Gatekeepers and the Ghost Roads were well thought of, and were intrigueing.
Strongly recommended!
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Both watchers guides 1 & 2 are ful;l of facts you never knew unheard dialoge and interviews with the cast, writers and everyone who is anyone to do with Buffy (apart from Sarah Michelle Gellar). Once youve read this you will never look at an episode again the same! Buy it now!
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Struggling to cope with the demands of college and Slaying, Buffy Summers finds herself torn between the two, with her friends caught in the middle. Then, a fatal mistake leads to a magical 'hijacking', and Buffy's soul is flung forward in time, five years, to an Sunnydale ruled by vampires. Trapped in the body of her twenty-four year-old self, Buffy must defeat her greatest and most personal nemesis, while struggling to cope with the drastically changed world around her.
"The Federal government doesn't want the rest of America to know what's going on... They've given us two months."
"Then what?"
"I'm guessing napalm."
This is a superb book. First and foremost, that should be thrown out there. Chris Golden is the King of Buffy tie-ins, and The Lost Slayer is up there as my all-time favourite. His characterisation is always right on the money, and the 'alternate' scenario allows him to play with relationships and evolve the characters along the path the book sets out. It's shocking to see how the characters have been affected by the events portrayed in the book: Oz is a melancholic spirit, his wolf side now completely at his will, Xander is a broken, bitter military type, shattered by past events, while Willow has grown into a powerful leader and Wiccan. But the most terrifying change is with Giles... Giles-as-vampire tears at our hearts. When FutureWillow first reveals that Giles is the Vampire King, we cry out "Why?".
There are so many little moments in this book that are just spectacular. There are throw-away lines to tie in with both book and show, an appearance by Lucy Hanover (a common idea in some of Chris' bigger Buffy books, but an excellently portrayed one), season four's Parker Abrams, as well as a brief mention of the Initiative (this story takes place just after the beginning of Season Four, shortly after "The Harsh Light of Day"). It is the ultimate Buffy tie-in book, and one that all Buffy fans should read. By the end, I promise you that you will be so hooked, you will be staring open-mouthed at the conclusion of the 'alternate future' storyline.
It's an idea that would have worked just as well (or perhaps less well, even) on the screen (small or big), and the scope is simply astounding. Spanning five years, heartbreaks, loss, and change, The Lost Slayer is a book that should be on every Buffy fan's shelf.
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If you're a Buffy fan, you MUST read this!
This is a fantastic Buffy book, stays true to the characters as Chris Golden always does. One major niggle though - throughout, Golden refers to "Buffy-at-nineteen". Read more
Published on 21 Aug 2005 by F. Wilson
Golden words?
Loved these books. An entertaining story well worth reading.
All the characters are true to the TV show and it was nice to revisit the days when Angel was still in Sunnydale. Read more
All the characters are true to the TV show and it was nice to revisit the days when Angel was still in Sunnydale. Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2005 by Kathleen Goodwin
Standard Book
The Buffy's Watchers guide isn't impressive as it doesn't make an effort to try and keep the readers attention and will become confusing in stages. Read more
Published on 5 Oct 2004 by Winston Smith
The epic Gatekeeper trilogy from Golden and Holder
"The Gatekeeper Trilogy" by Christopher Golden and Nancy Holder remains the epitome of the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" original novels, an epic story that manages to get the Slayer... Read more
Published on 25 July 2004 by Lawrance M. Bernabo
Woah!
Never in my life have i read such a good book! This book is the best Buffy related story ever! I read it within a week and parts felt so real that i was actually in the story... Read more
Published on 15 July 2004 by "cyberstake"
An amazing guide to an amazing series!
The first book covers the first two seasons, whilst the second book covers the next two (it's not hard maths! Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2004 by Mr. AB Taylor
The Lost Slayer - Complete One Volume Set
The lost slayer is an awsome book!!. I finished it in 2 days!!, this book showed the bond between Giles & Buffy even after Death (well Giles only) But what made me sad was that... Read more
Published on 27 Sep 2003 by MichelleSummers
amazing
this is by far the best buffy book i have ever read. the very beginning seems a little slow when looking back but once you get into it you can't put it down. Read more
Published on 31 July 2003
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
I thought it was an alright storyline with a bad ending. It cut off too sharply but it still didn't make the book too bad. Read more
Published on 15 July 2003 by Thomas McFarlane
What happened while Oz was away?
A chance to see what happened to Oz after he left Willow. Very true to the spirit of the series and Oz is written very well. Read more
Published on 25 Nov 2002 by "nicolakgreen"
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