Wolfheart audiobook on sale now, listen to samples for free
by Adam Holisky 
Apr 4th 2012 at 5:00PM
Wolfheart by Richard A. Knaak was released last September, and you can check out our review of it we did back then. As Anne Stickney said in her review:
If you're looking to get started reading Warcraft fiction in general, take a look at our chronological order of WoW fiction to help you decide where to start.For Alliance fans who are looking for a shot of good old-fashioned Alliance lore in the wake of Cataclysm, and for Horde fans who want to read more about the Alliance side of the Cataclysm struggle, Wolfheart is an excellent read. The events in this book hint and foreshadow things still to come in Cataclysm and beyond. Plus, we finally get to see the continuation of that ominous clash in the Ulduar trailer -- and let's face it, who hasn't been waiting to see that?
Blizzard's full announcement, after the break.
Experience the World of Warcraft: Wolfheart Audiobook!
For a limited time (4/04- 4/18), publisher Simon & Schuster is offering World of Warcraft bibliophiles the opportunity to purchase the audiobook version of Wolfheart at 20% off through the Moontoast social commerce platform. In addition to offering this discount, readers will also be able to download audio previews of the Prologue and Chapter 1 for free on Simon & Schuster's site.
About World of Warcraft: Wolfheart:
Written by New York Times bestselling author Richard A. Knaak and narrated by Scott Brick, Wolfheart chronicles a series of pivotal events in the aftermath of the Cataclysm, as conflict engulfs every corner of Azeroth. Hungering for more resources amid the turmoil, the Horde have pressed into Ashenvale to feed their burgeoning war machine. There, acting warchief Garrosh Hellscream has employed a brutal new tactic to conquer the region and crush its night elf defenders. Unless the Alliance can overcome its own political strife, the new warchief might succeed in seizing Ashenvale.
Wolfheart is also the story of King Varian Wrynn's struggle to accept the worgen of Gilneas into the Alliance and come to terms with the wolf within himself. As the Horde threat emerges in Ashenvale, Varian's ability to triumph over his own failings will determine the fate of the entire Alliance.
Interested? Then don't miss out! Head on over to Simon & Schuster's website today to learn more.
This is the third audio book published by Simon & Schuster Audio and is part of an ongoing commitment to bring StarCraft, Diablo, and World of Warcraft fans high-quality readings of our published fiction.
About World of Warcraft: Wolfheart:
Written by New York Times bestselling author Richard A. Knaak and narrated by Scott Brick, Wolfheart chronicles a series of pivotal events in the aftermath of the Cataclysm, as conflict engulfs every corner of Azeroth. Hungering for more resources amid the turmoil, the Horde have pressed into Ashenvale to feed their burgeoning war machine. There, acting warchief Garrosh Hellscream has employed a brutal new tactic to conquer the region and crush its night elf defenders. Unless the Alliance can overcome its own political strife, the new warchief might succeed in seizing Ashenvale.
Wolfheart is also the story of King Varian Wrynn's struggle to accept the worgen of Gilneas into the Alliance and come to terms with the wolf within himself. As the Horde threat emerges in Ashenvale, Varian's ability to triumph over his own failings will determine the fate of the entire Alliance.
Interested? Then don't miss out! Head on over to Simon & Schuster's website today to learn more.
This is the third audio book published by Simon & Schuster Audio and is part of an ongoing commitment to bring StarCraft, Diablo, and World of Warcraft fans high-quality readings of our published fiction.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
mason.jdouglas Apr 4th 2012 5:09PM
Don't suppose it's free to people who have a WoW account? Specifically Alliance side players? No?
I'm sure it'll be on torrent sites for free download in no time. :D
haggi.battlecrows Apr 4th 2012 5:11PM
review should have read 'for alliance fans looking for ANY lore in the wake of cataclysm...'
i kid, i kid. i know there were some developments in certain zones. things actually happened.
Pyromelter Apr 4th 2012 5:14PM
In-game or it didn't happen. Just as the Titans intended it to be.
Xtal Apr 4th 2012 5:15PM
Audiobooks. So American.
Adam Holisky Apr 4th 2012 5:29PM
To each their own?
I've also read 3 or 4 novels a month, but audiobooks are good too.
twbrienn Apr 4th 2012 5:32PM
I'll listen to audiobooks when I'm driving, cleaning, exercising. Hell when I'm playing the game. Basically anytime my hands are occupied.
Eternauta Apr 4th 2012 5:39PM
I do prefer reading the books, but since I travel a lot in very uncomfortable buses/subway, audiobooks are pretty useful for me.
And I'm not American.
Matthew Apr 4th 2012 5:46PM
Better than burning books.
Pyromelter Apr 4th 2012 5:51PM
I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure people drive automobiles outside the USA. Audiobooks are a way a lot of people pass the time commuting to work or taking road trips.
Also, I'm sure that the USA is not the only country that has blind people who enjoy books.
Killik Apr 4th 2012 7:17PM
Oh you Americans, with your words spoken out through your mouth-holes and listened to with ears. How droll!
twbrienn Apr 4th 2012 5:31PM
I actually listened to this last week. Warning: By about 3/4s through you're going to want to punch any and all Nightelves in the face, repeatedly. Probably a few Worgen as well. And Garrosh.....but that's to be expected. Varian isn't so bad in this one. Good character development and the interactions between him and Anduin make ya feel for him. 6.5/10
Matthew Apr 4th 2012 5:47PM
I read this, and don't know what you mean about the Nelves and worgen - Why would I want to punch them in the face? I'm confused. Agree with what you said about Varian - gives him a much needed 3rd dimension.
Dreyja Apr 4th 2012 6:23PM
Yep this comment is lost on me as well. I assure you there was much wish for GARROSH smashing but I'm not sure where the Nelf/Worgen hate comes from.
If anyone else is exceedingly annoying in the book it's Wrynn himself. It's supposed to be his big moment but he still comes across as a pretty huge d-bag. Sure, one that PWNS for a while but d-bag nonetheless.
/shrug Everyone gets something different from every book.
haggi.battlecrows Apr 4th 2012 7:39PM
i already want to get all genocide-y on the night elves, so where exactly is the appeal in the book?
i guarantee, the next expansion after pandaria could be 'the triumph of varian wrynn' and the playerbase will refer to it as 'rise of the douche-king.'
twbrienn Apr 6th 2012 11:30PM
If you haven't heard it as an audiobook you won't understand. Knaak's writing style for the NEs is exceedingly wordy and over-dramatized. Brick plays them with an affected accent somewhat similar to Malfurion 2.0 in the game(Hail to the night and all that jazz) Add to that that they're a big focus of the book(naturally) and well I wanted to kill them all. Varian, Garrosh, Anduin, that one-eyed ship captain, hell even Velen all come off as far more succinct in their speech patterns and make for far more enjoyable characters when it comes to this book.
Sarah Bee Apr 4th 2012 5:33PM
Wait till you hear the reader's cockney accent for the worgen. It's brilliant.
Killik Apr 4th 2012 7:16PM
"Hit's a jolly 'oliday wiv you, Varian Wrynn"? This makes me want to buy it :)
Matthew Apr 4th 2012 5:45PM
This was a really good book. It was (in my opinion, duh, I'm the one writing this) much better than Stormrage, and hearkens back to the success of the War of the Ancients Trilogy. I won't even mention the atrocity that was Night of the Dragon.
If you worry this will be a piece of crap, don't worry! It's a GOOD BOOK.
I wished it were longer.
(please note - if you comment with 'that's what she said' I will ask to be your realID friend since we think alike) :-)
cromahr Apr 4th 2012 6:08PM
Agreed. I'm not a fan of Knaak, but I did find WotA ok, and after having to struggle through Stormrage (I didnt enjoy reading that at all) and Night of the Dragon (less of a struggle, simply ridiculous, unfortunately), this one was better than I expected.
Pyromelter Apr 4th 2012 6:14PM
"I wished it were longer."
That's what he said!
(didn't expect THAT now, didja?)