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Torchwood: Border Princes [Hardcover]

Dan Abnett (Author)
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Publication Date: 11 Jan 2007 | ISBN-10: 0563486546 | ISBN-13: 978-0563486541 | Edition: hardcover

'The twenty-first century is when it all changes, and you've got to be ready.'

Separate from the government; outside the police, beyond the United Nations: Torchwood sets its own rules.

A team of investigators, using alien technology to solve crime - both alien and human. This British sci-fi crime thriller, created by Russell T Davies, sees them delve into the unknown. A group of people fighting the impossible. Stars Captain Jack Harkness last seen in Doctor Who.

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  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: BBC Books; hardcover edition (11 Jan 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0563486546
  • ISBN-13: 978-0563486541
  • Product Dimensions: 13.3 x 2.7 x 20.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 301,581 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"a compelling mystery with strong characterisation and rich description" (TV Zone )

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Compelling science fiction from the team behind Doctor Who.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Torchwood - Border princes 15 Jan 2007
By A. Smith
Format:Hardcover
I've just finished reading the latest installment from the Torchwood series, and I have to say I am impressed at the way it sucked me in.

Several small tales are all explored throughout the book, all of which seem quite unrelated until they all neatly come together, weaving a complex and quite enjoyable storyline.

The plot mostly revolves around the well known members of the Torchwood team, including new addition James, who has more to him than meets the eye. This leads to the numerous twists and turns throughtout, and even thought the ending becomes quite predictable it is still an enjoyment to read.

I am now looking forward to reading the other releases in the series, and if this book is anything to go by I won't be able to put those down for a while either!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing 22 May 2007
By Nipper Dog
Format:Hardcover
This was the 3rd Torchwood book I read and I'm glad I read it last otherwise I would not have bothered reading the other two which were brilliant!

I found the difference in attitude of the characters - from what I'd learnt about them on TV and in the other two books - to be extremely off-putting; they just didn't ring true and, to me, acted out of character. Cap'n Jack was quite a marginal figure and seemed very weak - not leadership material at all and not the cool, calm but witty hunk we know and love! He didn't seem to be in control much and we didn't hear that much about him or from him, which was most unexpected.

The introduction of the character James didn't work for me either and the fact that he and Gwen 'got it together' was a real shame; Gwen's love of Rhys provides one of the strongest links to 'reality' - he represents the rest of us - that the series has. It is her constant battle between what she sees and learns at Torchwood and the 'normal' everday life of her and Rhys - the way she adapts and reconciles the two and the constant wrestling of her conscience between them - that gives her such strength and adds humanity and compassion to the team. The loss of that throws us out of kilter - all without good reason as far as I could see. Maybe I just didn't 'get it'!

Still, it's far better than anything I could write so I guess I have no right to criticise!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Better than the telly? 9 Oct 2007
By S. Bentley VINE™ VOICE
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Disclaimer: This review was written before the much more enjoyable second series of Torchwood was put on telly and addressed many of the issues I had with the show.

I should point out, that while I watched Torchwood all the way through, it was more in the hope that it would all come together at some point than because I was really enjoying it. So why read one of the books? Well both Andy Lane (who wrote Slow Decay) and Dan Abnett have proven themselves fine writers and I approached Border Princes as a Dan Abnett novel instead.

So I was mildly surprised (though not that surprised) to find that Dan's novel presented the version of Torchwood I'd been expecting and hoping for. A group of paranormal investigators, normal people, who deal with crimes using alien artefacts and incursions from other realms. The interactions between the team, which I'll admit don't mirror the television show that well beyond the first episode, make you feel like they're a good team, as opposed to the backstabbing, callous bunch of cheats and liars the show featured. When watching the show I could never understand why they all kept working together when they would shoot each other, bully each other etc. Captain Jack particularly feels closer to how Russell T Davies writes him than what we saw in the show and is a lot easier going and willing to share his mysteries.

The writing is well paced and quite gripping. Even though you'll probably see where it's all going, it's a pleasant trip getting there. There's plenty of humour and the relationship writing for Gwen is particularly strong, even if Rhys does get short shrift (but then Gwen had an affair with Owen in the show, so why should we believe her relationship with Rhys is particularly strong). James, the mysterious new Torchwood member, is a nice chap too.

If you're a big fan of the show, it isn't quite so faithful as you might hope, I guess. And it is hard to figure out where it fits into the timescale. I'm tempted to suggest it may fit better in the second series, depending how that turns out. (Edit: And whaddayaknow? I was right!)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
An absolutely brilliant book full of twists at the last minute and great to read on the kindle! I will definitely be getting the next book in this series on the kindle.
Published 4 months ago by Nikki
2.0 out of 5 stars ahhh
This book started off ok but as it went on it got increasingly worse,,
it didnt seem like torchwood at all , it was badly written and the chracters were completely different... Read more
Published 18 months ago by snombieslayer
4.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended for Fans
For anyone who hasn't seen the show, this book is probably not a good introduction, as it throws you straight into the story, without giving any kind of background. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Border Princes
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5.0 out of 5 stars Border Princes
I have now read all 3 of the Torchwood books that are available. This title is perhaps marginally the best of the 3. Read more
Published on 23 April 2007 by A. Lockley
3.0 out of 5 stars Torchwood - Border Princes
As an avid Torchwood viewer, this novel appealed to me from the blurb but sadly the book itself did not quite live up to my expectations. Read more
Published on 22 Mar 2007 by firko
4.0 out of 5 stars The strongest of the first 3 Torchwood books
Of the first three Torchwood spin-off books ("Border Princes", "Another Life", "Slow Decay"), I think this is the strongest one. Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2007 by Mr. Stuart Bruce
3.0 out of 5 stars One major problem, but has good moments.
The major problem being James. Torchwood is an ensemble show, and the rest of the known characters suffer for the attention payed to a character you know cannont still be there by... Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2007 by supergerbil
5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining - for Torchwood
After having finished this book and more than half of the third book of the set, I think I have read the books in the right order. Read more
Published on 13 Feb 2007 by Haddrell
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