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Fringe - The Zodiac Paradox (Novel #1) Mass Market Paperback – May 14, 2013

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Critically acclaimed Fringe explores new cases with endless impossibilities. Set in Boston, the FBI's Fringe Division started when Special Agent Olivia Dunham enlisted institutionalized "fringe" scientist Walter Bishop and his globe-trotting, jack-of-all-trades son, Peter, to help in investigations that defy all human logic - and the laws of nature. The first in an all-new series of tie-in novels!

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368 pages
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English
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Titan Books
Publication date

May 14, 2013
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4.17 x 1.01 x 6.83 inches
ISBN-10

178116309X
ISBN-13

978-1781163092
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“An exciting book for Fringe fans, packed with new information and new character development.” – Fruitless Pursuits

“Walter is a likeable character on the show, and it was good to see his trademark eccentricity translated well into the book.” – Fiction Addict

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Christa Faust has written tie-ins to Friday the 13th, A Nightmare on Elm Street and The Twilight Zone amongst others. Her most recent novel Money Shot for Hard Case Crime won the Crimespree Award and was nominated for several others — a sequel is forthcoming. She lives in Los Angeles, California, and loves vintage shoes and noir cinema.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Titan Books (May 14, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 178116309X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1781163092
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.17 x 1.01 x 6.83 inches

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Christa Faust is the author of eleven novels, including the Edgar and Anthony award nominated MONEY SHOT, CHOKE HOLD, and HOODTOWN, as well as the Scribe award winning novelization of SNAKES ON A PLANE and hardboiled lesbian P.I. series BUTCH FATALE: DYKE DICK.

She grew up in New York City, in the Bronx and Hell’s Kitchen. She’s been making stuff up her whole life, and spent most of her teen years on endless subway rides, cutting school and scribbling stories.

After High School finally had enough of her, she worked in the Times Square peep booths and later as a fetish model and professional Dominatrix.

She sold her first short story when she moved to Los Angeles in the early 90s. After nearly 20 years in her beloved adopted city, she still considers herself an expat rather than a native.

She’s an avid reader and collector of vintage paperbacks, a Film Noir enthusiast and a Tattooed Lady. She writes primarily Hardboiled crime fiction, but also does work-for-hire media tie in novels.

She lives in Porn Valley with too many shoes and her Boston Terrier Butch.

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JL

Great Read

Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2024

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Great for those who have binged Fringe and need a little more since show is gone

Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2018

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That was a fun read. Thought that the author did very well in combining the TV series characters and the real life crimes into an entertaining story.
In the book, the Zodiac ends up in our world as a result of Walter and Bell's pre-Cortexiphan experiments. With the help of Nina Sharp, they try to fix their mistake and get rid of the killer.

The only criticism I have is that Walter's character seems more based on "Walter as an old man" of the series. His character in the TV series had changed though through the removal of brain parts and the time in the mental institution. So while the younger version of Walter in this book is not always believable in that regard (compared to flashbacks of the young Walter in the TV series), he is more lovable because as a fan it's surely the older Walter we fondly remember.

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brjto

Perfect Continuation of Fringe!

Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2013

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Any fan of Fringe will love this novel; the first in a series that will continue the stories we all love! Young Walter and William Bell accidentally release a killer from another dimension into our world and must devise a plan to send him back. Excellent story and writing, and an excellent continuation of the Fringe mythology.

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Audrey

quick and entertaining

Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2013

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This book is a very fast read. Since the book is mediocre, the fact that it only takes a couple of hours is what makes it worth reading. The book is mediocre for a few reasons; the most notable of these are that the character development is poor. Characters like Bell and Nina Sharp could have been really interesting characters. However, they seem flat, one-dimensional, and barely likable throughout the book. Next, Walter as a young man seems far too much like Walter post brain surgery. When we see clips of Walter as a young man during the show, he does not seem to be confused, bumbling, easily distracted, etc... Further, Walternate does not possess these characteristics. And yet we see them in this book. I would have liked to see a more focused, ambitious Walter. Bell and Sharp likewise seem far too much like their older selves. Are readers to believe that none of these people have changed or experienced any sort of personal growth throughout the last several decades?

The Zodiac killer character is also completely one-dimensional; however, the most disappointing thing about this character is that we are offered no explanation of what made him the way that he is. Since one of the most fascinating things about alternate universes is how decisions change things and how those changes ripple out, this is a pretty big disappointment.

I found the inclusion of Violet Sedan Chair to be an obnoxious wink to watchers of the show (one that- as someone who has seen every episode of this show at least three times- I was more exasperated by than entertained). The band was not really important to the plot, and I thought that the assertion that they would meet again but not remember this first meeting (and subsequent meetings over the course of several days) ridiculous. Are we to believe that Walter wouldn't have gotten an autograph?

Further, the idea that Nina Sharp (as she was portrayed in the book) would live with these people is ridiculous. It is one of many, many character inconsistencies in the book.

All that being said, I enjoyed the book, mostly because I am a fan of the show and like the characters. I would recommend that anyone mildly interested in reading this book watch the show first. The characters aren't likable enough for a non-fan to enjoy this read, but a fan of the show will likely enjoy the book regardless of the flaws. It really only takes a couple of hours to read. I had high hopes for this book, but I suppose I will have to be content with this. For the record, I have read fan fiction that was this well-written and well thought out as this publication.
Despite all this, it wasn't so disappointing that I regret having read it. I will not likely read it again, but I am not going to delete it, either.

Some good things are that we get back story about Cortexiphan, Bell and Nina's relationship, etc. I was hoping that this book (and subsequent ones) would add to the backstory. In this, I was not disappointed. Someone who has never watched this show would be able to read this book without getting confused. However, I am not sure the character would be likable enough (or the plot interesting enough) for them to want to continue.

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Joyce Elling

This is a fun book for Fringe Fans

Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2013

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This book gives you a glimpse into Walter and Belly's early college days. The characters are so true to life, you can actually hear their voices when you read their dialogue. I thoroughly enjoyed the book, and it helped me not to miss my favorite show quite so much.

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Great Read.

Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2016

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I love the tv show, so I decided to read this. It was very interesting to understand the genesis of the ideas and characters from the show. I don't know, of course how I would have enjoyed the book if I was not already a Fringe Fan, as science fiction is not my thing, but I think I would have enjoyed it none the less. It is very readable and there are many different interesting concepts. I look forward to reading Christ Faust's other books!

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J. Aaron lindsey

Fun for Fringe Fanatics and Newbies alike!

Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2013

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As a huge Fringe fan, I have been looking forward to this book since I first heard the good news that it was planned. I can't say that I was disappointed with it, because it was a very good book, but I was hoping for a bit more science and paranormal activity. But I still loved it and can't wait for the other books in the series.
Young Walter and William set out to explore their minds with a new form of LSD. In so doing, they release a killer into our world from the alternative universe. The Zodiac killer is a disturbingly evil character. and Walt and Belly (with help from Nina Sharp, who I was very happy to see) devise a plan to send him back to his original universe.
Fun reading, and a few surprises thrown in for those of us that miss the television series.

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Derek

Forget the criticism of Walter in this book.

Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2013

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I actually thought it hit dead on with the portrayal of Walter. Remember this is in the 70's and it was before he married his wife. He talks all the time on the show how him and bell tripped on LSD and did some crazy stuff. The Walter that we see in the flashbacks are after he got married and his son was sick and he couldn't cure it and the guilt of bringing Peter over and that is why we see him stern and focused. So yes, she does Walter's personality justice in the book. How do people keep forgetting Walter and bell took LSD all the time before all of the other stuff happened. Her portrayal is Walter, with no burdens of family, sickness, guilt and his wife hating him, tripping on LSD with Bell in the 70's. Spot On!

As for canon? Yes it was stated this was canon and the lead writer of the show helped with the book so obviously he believed it to be correct.

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Stevinski

Excellent book and easy to understand.

Reviewed in Canada on August 11, 2023

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This book was amazing. It gave a great background and history of Walter from the TV show Fringe and the following two books in this series cover Olivia and Peter.

I can't wait to see what's in store for the next book.

sandy findlay

Very good read.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 29, 2023

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Rewatching fringe for the second time in years. This was a fun enjoyable well written book. Bit of insight into walter, William and ninas back story with a bit of real life zodiac killer thrown in. If you like fringe, give it a go. Will read second book soon.

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Bad product

Reviewed in India on July 26, 2017

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I got the same book I ordered...
But the quality was very poor.
I am very disappointed..
Spent 500 rs. For a low quality paper book

Stefan_Mitrovic

Fringe - The Zodiac Paradox (Novel #1) - Review

Reviewed in Germany on May 30, 2016

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Alle meine Reviews sind Subjektiv, und die anderen sind auf Englisch... zumindest hier.

Falls ihr die TV-Serie gut fandet, werden euch (falls ihr des englischen mächtig seid) diese Bücher auch gefallen.
Fringe ist so ziemlich meine Lieblingsserie. Daher will ich mehr Fringe.
Das ist der Grund aus dem ich dieses Buch gekauft habe.

Ich wurde nicht Enttäuscht. Es war Interessant, wieder zurück in dieses Universum gezogen zu werden.

Den Punktabzug gibt es für das "pacing" in diesem Buch.
Es fühlte sich merkwürdig an diese Buch zu lesen.
Ich wusste ab und an mal nicht mehr wo wie und warum ich war. (Ja die Grammatik ist absicht)

Anyway 8/10 Good times.

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wilma

Love Fringe.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 29, 2022

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What's not to like. I'm a huge Fringe fan so this is just another way to visit the world of Fringe again. Very well written, blends in well with the T.V Show. Highly recommend this book series.

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