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Alien: River of Pain (Novel #3) - by Christopher Golden (Paperback)

Alien: River of Pain (Novel #3) - by  Christopher Golden (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"An original novel based on the blockbuster films from 20th Century Fox"--Cover.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>When Ellen Ripley finally returns to Earth, she learns that the planet LV-426--now called Acheron--has been colonized. But LV-426 is where Ripley and the crew of the <i>Nostromo</i> found the original Xenomorph--the killing machine known as the Alien. <p/>Protected by the Colonial Marines, the colonists seek to terraform the storm-swept planet. Two such residents are Anne and Russell Jorden, seeking a fortune that eluded them on Earth. On Acheron, Anne gives birth to the colony's first newborn. Rebecca Jordan, also known as Newt. <p/>The wildcatters discover a vast, decaying spaceship. The horseshoe-shaped vessel is of particular interest to Weyland-Yutani, and may be the answer to their dreams. But what Anne and Russ find on board proves to be the stuff, not of dreams, but of nightmares. <p/>Alien TM & (c) 1979, 2013 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All Rights Reserved.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Transforms nicely into a serious page turner as things go from bad to worse for the colonists" - Therefore I Geek <p/>Any new comer to the franchise that is interested in space, discovery, horror and science with enjoy this novel. - Geek Hard<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Christopher Golden is a well-known and prolific sci fi and fantasy author of many adult and YA novels, including <i>Ghosts of Albion</i> (with Amber Benson), <i>Hidden Cities</i> (with Tim Lebbon), and the forthcoming <i>The Secret Journeysof Jack London</i>, (also with Lebbon). He is also known for his many media tie-in works, including novels, comics, and video games, in such worlds as <i>Buffy</i>, <i>Hellboy</i>, and <i>X-Men</i>.

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