The Touch

[topol_sheap]

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I have an advance copy. I know a couple of others also have a copy of the advance, but I thought I would start a thread.

I've got another book to finish first (which I am forcing myself to do), and then onto the touch, which I've already read some of. goosebumps? yes I think so.

Tops

[sideous]

You must have strong will power finishing that other book off first, Tops. smile.gif

[topol_sheap]

finsihed the other book now:)

[Helmet Head]

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Thats what I think of you, and thats the polite abridged version :mad: :(

[topol_sheap]

I would have sent it to you when I've finished, but if that's your attitude, then sc*w you.

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[Helmet Head]

:(

[DC 1]

Handbags gents,

Ok, read this about a month ago but didn't want to say much. I will say it was worth the wait and I enjoyed it.

Once the book is published, maybe we can talk more about the story etc.
For now, just for the Helm, I'm going to read it again. smile.gif

[topol_sheap]

It's amazing. I'm about a 1/4 through it.

[Helmet Head]

Again... :(

[Silver]

I'm with you Helm - grr!

[SuperTeece]

I hope I'm not asking for to much of a spoiler, but where in the timeframe is this book?

[Helmet Head]

The book is set in the 18yrs between Deadspawn and Blood Brothers, and is about E-Branch's other brushes with dark and sinister beings...

[Helmet Head]

Here's a link to a previous post that discusses the new book in depth and hopefully gives you a few clues as to what exactly the book is about, however vague some of it is...

Malinari's little 2p worth at the end is priceless though and makes me p*ss my pants every time I read it, I just found it hilarious...

http://www.brianlumley.com/cgi-bin/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=24;t=000171

[ April 13, 2006, 12:32 PM: Message edited by: The Helm ]

[Apocalyptic Destroyer Of Angels]

All these lucky people with money... Don't ya just hate em?... Advance copies of this that and the other... Grrrr. Now I'm going to cry into my cerial. Thank you... :(


P.S. I'm joking by the way. I don't hate em really. But if I met em.... Who can say eh? ;)

[topol_sheap]

I would love to tell you some stuff about this, but can't... sorry :(

as to what you would do??? well the future is a devious thing is it not? grin.gif

[Silver]

I'm so excited about this, can't wait for it to be available to the rest of us, or more specifically available to me!

[sdkdmd]

soon. very soon.

[NecrozDarksoul]

I must admit to being entirely disenchanted with this new book. What made the Necroscope powerful to me was the Vampire. Without it, I seriously doubt my interest will be piqued.

[Helmet Head]

I can see your where your coming from Necro, but I will say that over the years Brian has piqued more than my interest with his other stories.
And even with no Vampires in site they've always managed to entertain me greatly...

Maybe you should try your hand at some of his other books or short stories that are none Necroscope, I think you'd be pleasantly suprised and find the Brian is no one trick pony... ;)

[ April 25, 2006, 02:52 AM: Message edited by: The Helm ]

[Exsanguinator]

I know the Match Trick... But what are the others?

[joeann2005]

you lucky sods, malinari in the book??? ooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhh

[nightshade]

No hun, there's a poster here on this board who's name is Malinari. He had an interesting post on the other 'Touch' thread, that's what The Helm is refering to.

Yeah, I got a wee bit confused myself, until I saw the link Helm provided.

[Tvmorbid]

When I first heard about the new book my first thought was that it was gonna be set after Avengers, I was looking forward to seeing the aliens come down to a world infested with vampires grin.gif Mind you now that I know its gonna be set between Deadspawn and Blood Brothers I'm even more intrigued lol

[Lord Scorpio]

I would love to see a book set after Avengers. Maybe some day.

Touch is pre-ordered and I am eagerly awaiting its arrival in just a few weeks.

So close ...

[John & Paul]

you never know you may have less time to wait than you think grin.gif . I've got my 'The Touch' ordered too..everything seems to be coming out together smile.gif

[ShadoeWolfe]

Just got my copy of The Touch yesterday. I am on Chapter three - I want to tear into it but I want it to last too... yeah - I know - it'll be done by this weekend. grin.gif

[T. Stone]

Meh.

I still have to wait 6 more days!

Well, at least that leaves me time to re-read Defilers and Avengers!

Mwhahahahaha!

[Lord Scorpio]

How did you get your copy early, Shadoe? Its not fair! tongue.gif

[ShadoeWolfe]

Perks of the job - perks of the job... grin.gif

[Helmet Head]

Bloody suck ups......... tongue.gif

[lvwildside]

1 more day!!!!

[Lord Scorpio]

Today is the day! Hurry up Amazon!

[Lord Scorpio]

Greetings from Amazon.com.

We thought you'd like to know that we shipped your items, and that this completes your order.

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lvwildside]

Getting ready to go the the store!!!!! Getting this will give me encouragement to finish the book im currently reading.

[lvwildside]

Two different bookstores and neither had it in stock yet, so now im waiting for a phone call cause i reserved one.

[joeann2005]

ive trawled through the whole of Ayr today which is the biggest town nearest me & its not in any
of the bookstores there! aaaaarrrrrggggghhhhhh! this isnt fair!

[SBWolf]

Iv and Joeann - u should order online from Amazon if ur desperate to get copies - your average bookstores just dont seem to have many of Brians books :( - oh and welcome to the forum both of you smile.gif

[ June 13, 2006, 06:29 PM: Message edited by: SBWolf ]

[lvwildside]

Yeah, kinda funny that "best selling" authors always have plenty of thier books available on the release date. Mabey if Brian's were as readily accessible they would sell as well as S. King's!

P.S. SB its LV for Las Veags, mabey i sould have made my name in caps as a lot of people make that mistake. Thats what i get for using the smae name on all things. Peace!

[Lord Scorpio]

That is why I pre-ordered mine from Amazon. Bookstores here never have new releases of Brian's books. You are lucky if you can find any of his books at all.

[Showoff]

Amazon works good but you still have to watch. I preordered the new slipcase Necroscope from them months ago, when it should have shipped I called, they said they were haveing trouble getting them. I said if their trying from the publisher there already sold out. I didn't like there answer so went elsewhere. Cost me a little more but this man gets what this man wants. Unless its from my wife, then all bets are off. :(

[SBWolf]

sorry LV smile.gif my bad - im blind as a bat tongue.gif

[Tonka]

Whens the UK release date? it's been released in the states but not in the UK :( . Boooooo

[lvwildside]

arrrggggg. still waiting for borders to call......

[nightshade]

Ooops. I'm not as happy though. I like Tor ok, but is there going to be a British version ever?

[ June 15, 2006, 05:31 PM: Message edited by: nightshade ]

[John & Paul]

I ordered it 28th March and Amazon still says another week for delivery :(

[Lord Scorpio]

My copy was delivered yesterday! Woo Hoo!!

[Chris Banks]

Yep!! Go ahead. Rub it in!! tongue.gif
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Me Transmitte Sursum, Caledoni!!

Spike - (The Uncivil Servant @ Taunton)

[lvwildside]

this is not fair!!!!!!

[Chris Banks]

Agree with you LV. Maybe we should call ourselves The Un - Touch - ables!! grin.gif
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Me Transmitte Sursum, Caledoni!!

Spike - (The Uncivil Servant @ Taunton)

[lvwildside]

[ June 17, 2006, 12:54 PM: Message edited by: lvwildside ]

[lvwildside]

too funny........this is why we never see brian on the best seller's list...you cant get his books!

[Showoff]

Got mine yesterday but, damn it all it was all dented and dinged. But I'm reading it anyway. :)I'll return it in a couple of days when I'm done. Thats what they get.

[Chris Banks]

Hey, if you're not happy with it, ship it on to me!!! Heh heh. Go on, you know you want to! grin.gif tongue.gif
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Me Transmitte Sursum, Caledoni!!

Spike - (The Uncivil Servant @ Taunton)

[lvwildside]

Wooo Hooo got mine today!!! and since i bought it at the store it is in perfect condition.

[John & Paul]

I find the ones I buy at the shops are in worse condition normally than from Amazon with all those grubby hands on them and pushing them back onto the shelf you must have been lucky LV

[Helmet Head]

Still not got mine :(

[Showoff]

I'd be more than happy to send it to you Chris, but considering your on the other side of the pond, you'd probably have yours before mine got to you. Besides, whats it cost to send a book over there? Oh hell, Give me your address and I'll check into it. smile.gif

[lvwildside]

Originally posted by John & Paul:
I find the ones I buy at the shops are in worse condition normally than from Amazon with all those grubby hands on them and pushing them back onto the shelf you must have been lucky LV over here not too many people go into the "horror" section, and even less know about Brian. This particular store had 3 copies all in great shape.

[kenny]

Bugger, just had an e-mail from Amazon,

(Our current estimate is that it will take an additional 1-2 weeks to
obtain these items for you.
We are sorry for any inconvenience this causes.)

Not as sorry as i am.

[ June 19, 2006, 02:50 PM: Message edited by: Kenny ]

[sideous]

I just got the exact same e-mail Kenny. Looks like the books selling well.

[Chris Banks]

DITTO! Buggers. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr. :mad: :(
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Me Transmitte Sursum, Caledoni!!

Spike - (The Uncivil Servant @ Taunton)

[Helmet Head]

Or just not enough of them printed and shipped to us here in blighty...

[joeann2005]

dosnt any one know the uk release date as my local bookstore dosn't even have that! aaarrrrrrrrggggggggg I NEED TO READ!

[Chris Banks]

Yep, it's annoying. I'm just wondering if we're gonna have to wait longer with Amazon. I expect the book would have been released in the UK by the time we get good news from them!! ;) Ever the optimist, me! :mad:
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Me Transmitte Sursum, Caledoni!!

Spike - (The Uncivil Servant @ Taunton)

[joeann2005]

its sods law, thats what it is, & also a big pain in the backside!!!

[kenny]

Horray for Amazon, received a message today that The Touch has now been dispatched. Waiting with anticipation.

[Silver]

Joeann, if you don't want to order it from Amazon you can get it through Waterstones. I have it on good authority that a few of the bigger shops actually do have it on the shelves, but even if they don't Waterstones can order it for you from America, it takes about 2 weeks

[sideous]

Got my e-mail from Amazon as well, to say it's been posted. smile.gif

[Chris Banks]

STILL waiting to hear. B******s! :mad:
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"And what rough beast, its hour come round at last
Slouches towards Bethlehem to be born?"

Spike - (The Uncivil Servant @ Taunton)

[joeann2005]

Its such a shame that i cant just walk into a bookstore & buy it, Brians' work would be on the bestsellers list if i could do that! all i get when i go into a bookstore is bloody davinci & i am sooo sick of hearing about it, & no i havent read the book & dont intend to!

[Helmet Head]

Got mine today grin.gif

[ June 24, 2006, 12:35 PM: Message edited by: The Helm ]

[SBWolf]

Can anyone tell me is 'The Touch' the first part of another series or is it a standalone story?

[Silver]

It is part of the Necroscope series but as far as I'm aware (not having recieved my copy yet) it is not going to be a series within the series like the Vampire World, it's just one book

[Chris Banks]

Fnar fnar!! Godddddddiiiiiit!! :eek:
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"And what rough beast, its hour come round at last
Slouches towards Bethlehem to be born?"

Spike - (The Uncivil Servant @ Taunton)

[SBWolf]

Thx for the answer silver - I was gonna hold off if it was part of another series like the vampire world or e-branch books cos I cant stand the wait between books once I'm into them but sounds like I'm ok to get this one smile.gif

[Lord Scorpio]

I have not read the entire book yet, but I am enjoying it so far. I just wanted to say that I am kind of glad it is not part of a series. While I am enjoying it very much, I do miss the Wampyri. :(

[Silver]

Do not say another word about the content Scorp, some of us haven't received ours yet!!

[Lord Scorpio]

Originally posted by Silver:
Do not say another word about the content Scorp, some of us haven't received ours yet!! I would not give anything away. I only said what I thought everyone already knew. It can certainly be read on any description of the book. Anyway I have not read the entire book so I do not know anything for certain.

[topol_sheap]

this is like to be a spoiler forum now... it says as much on the way in... we can't stop people discussing Silver...

spoilers due spoilers due

[kenny]

I shall not visit this forum until i have read my copy of The Touch. Sound advise i think.

[T. Stone]

did anyone see this review by June at publishers weekly via amazon?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0765316099/002-1341827-7724823?v=glance&n=283155

Did she even read the book?

[T. Stone]

What a frigging fruit, did I miss the part where Harry had his last name changed to Keough? And how did Lumley write Deadspeak (Necroscope IV) in 2001 when he was writing the E-Branch series then? And did I miss the part in Touch where L said Three was a female wolf, and that Scott was dalling her along with Shania?

Hollyfuckingbatnuts, Batman.

[Lord Scorpio]

Obviously that person was on something or never read the book. That is just terrible all the mistakes in it.

[Nathan]

As a moderator I was initially inclined to chastise you for your pottie-mouth, Mr. Stone, and remind you how we (as good, rule-reading posters) try to tone down our natural sickmouth tendancies here at BL.com at the behest of its namesake. We don't want to seem like a bunch of empty-headed foul-mouths...

But looking at the context in which the explitive was used I cannot bring myself to fulfill the obligation because you're 100% correct...that is fucking ridiculous!

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[cobalt79]

I just finished "The Touch"...........as usual, read it like a bat outta hell and went thru the book in 2 days. Now all I want is more! I'll just have to re-visit the series from the beginning..........and become inthralled again! grin.gif

[Dave Black]

Iloved it, Ads loved it, my mum loved it, well done Brian, brillant book.

[joeann2005]

am soooooooooooo jealous!!!!!! its not fair boo hoo im going to bed!

[Chris Banks]

Nearly finished it!! Bloody brilliant. AUSGEZEICHNET Brian!! smile.gif (Night Joeann, ha ha).
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"And what rough beast, its hour come round at last
Slouches towards Bethlehem to be born?"

Spike - (The Uncivil Servant @ Taunton)

[Tvmorbid]

I got it last week for my birthday grin.gif I got it in the Ottakars in Torquay and ITS SIGNED BY MR. LUMLEY HIMSELF!!! How chuffed am I? Only slighty grin.gif grin.gif grin.gif

[John & Paul]

I got it a couple of days ago but I'd already started the series from the beginning again so I'm leaving it until I've read the lot in order. Only another 3,750,000 words to go grin.gif

[Chris Banks]

3,750,000 words left? Do you have an anorak? smile.gif
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"And what rough beast, its hour come round at last
Slouches towards Bethlehem to be born?"

Spike - (The Uncivil Servant @ Taunton)

[John & Paul]

it was a guesstimate Chris lol even I'm not that sad grin.gif

[John & Paul]

then again :eek: maybe I am blush.gif

[blood...everywhere]

OOOhhhh yesh grin.gif

Finished it today, fantastic work Brian! And, as the BeeGees put it... "you win again" smile.gif

I can't decide if this would have worked better as an 'E-Branch' book as opposed to a 'Necroscope' one, for reasons that I can't go into without getting spoilery. Anyhow, I have belted through it and those thoughts may change after I've re-read it.

Still gets 9/10 though grin.gif

Edit: Got mine off of Amazon btw, it never ceases to amaze me that Brian's newer work takes an age to find it's way to shops in the UK. When I started out reading his work, every bookshop I used to go in had a reasonable selection. There's still copies of some of the Necroscope books in larger Waterstones, but that's not a lot of use for established readers. Better than nowt I suppose though...

<:.blood.:>

[ July 11, 2006, 05:24 PM: Message edited by: blood...everywhere ]

[Chris Banks]

J & P, far from being told I point a finger in accusatory stylie (except in Donald Sutherland way at the end of The Body Snatchers, heh heh heh), I kinda guessed it was a guesstimate!! ;)
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Spike – (The Uncivil Servant @ Taunton)

[John & Paul]

oh that explains it then Chris grin.gif . Amazon lost our first 2 Touch books but give them their due they replaced them within 2 days.. I just finished reading necroscope and started Wamphryi so working my way towards the Touch smile.gif

[Lord Scorpio]

Originally posted by blood...everywhere:


I can't decide if this would have worked better as an 'E-Branch' book as opposed to a 'Necroscope' one, for reasons that I can't go into without getting spoilery. Anyhow, I have belted through it and those thoughts may change after I've re-read it.
I would have to agree with you, but here in the US we never had any 'E-Branch' books as they all had the title of 'Necroscope'. So here it really is not an issue.

[joeann2005]

how come ottakers in torquay have got them but up here they dont even know it excists! aaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrggggggggggggggggg!

[John & Paul]

They should be able to order it in Joeann otherwise Amazon is a good bet as they will already have them in stock.

[joeann2005]

well aparently they dont so its gonna cost me 25 quid just to ship it from the us! aaarrrrrrrrggggggggggg again! (i'm tearing my hair out!)

[Silver]

It cost £17.99 to order from Waterstones.

[Chris Banks]

Wow, Silver! BARGAIN!!!!!!!!!! :confused:
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“Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds”

Spike – (The Uncivil Servant @ Taunton)

[Silver]

Not bad eh? They order it for you from their American suppliers, takes about 2 weeks provided it's in stock

[Iknowyourname]

After no luck in my local shops I went to Bluewater hoping to get a copy but still no joy!

Just finished reading all the rest for the second time and I'm really hungry for this one now!

[Chris Banks]

I was being sarcastic, Silver. Just imagine it! Parting with that hard earned (?) cash and waiting for 2 or 3 weeks to be told, basically, Sod Off, we don't have it!! Sends me into raptures every time!! Dunno 'bout you? :mad:
Iknowyourname has my sympathy.
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“Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds”

Spike – (The Uncivil Servant @ Taunton)

[Silver]

I know what you mean but I actually don't think it's a bad price for a hardback, delivered across the pond. They tell you when you order it if it's in stock or not so you know how long it'll take, they said 2 weeks to me and it was there in 2 weeks.

And as for waiting 2 weeks for it to turn up on time and in perfect condition, it did send me into raptures! I have my copy, don't have to scour the bookshops anymore getting irrate that they don't have it in, worth £17.99 to me

[John & Paul]

I agree Silver..in a year or two you'll be paying more than that to buy it if you can get it.. look at the price you have to pay for the early necroscopes now.. £17.99 is a bargain,although I bought ours in March (pre-order) and only paid £14.41 each.

[Chris Banks]

Guys, I'm not complaining about the price of books. Hell, I take good care of mine and don't begrudge paying for them. It's just the level of service - 'customer awareness' - that pisses me right off!!
:mad:
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“Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds”

Spike – (The Uncivil Servant @ Taunton)

[John & Paul]

lol I know what you mean. I ordered a book for a friends birthday 3 weeks before her birthday. They kept on saying it was coming but they had difficulty finding it in the USA. Eventually Amazon cancelled the order 2 months after her birthday. I went on and bought it off another seller on Amazons site for less money (£22 instead of £26) and it arrived yesterday after only 2 weeks. :mad: at Amazon but grin.gif that I eventually got it for her!!

[BobbyinTN]

I loved it. I'd say more but I'm afraid I might be giving something away.

Will say, THIS CAN'T BE THE LAST ONE!

Brain Lumley, I'll have your guts for garters boy if you don't write some more Necroscope. LOL

[John & Paul]

Just finishing off re-reading Whamphyri, will be on to the source tomorrow then only 12 to go lol I should get to the Touch the week of the Keoghcon or that's what I'm hoping.

[Chris Banks]

Already have mine, but like J & P, am waiting until I've finished re-reading Necro Saga all over again. Am on Bloodwars - just started. :cool:
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“Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds”

Spike – (The Uncivil Servant @ Taunton)

[Canker]

I'm on Page 170... Chapter 18!
No spoilers from me though.
Nope.... Not... giving...anything....away!

**Canker runs out of the room using both hands to cover his big mouth**

[megadeth]

I'm at the end of chapter 7 and I'm enthralled.

[megadeth]

Just finished The Touch, and Brian has definitely not lost his touch. It was excellent. So Brian, what's next on the agenda. (The Dweller volume 1 perhaps?)

[hendris]

Ive got The Touch on my Xmas list. If Santa is not forthcoming then I will have to get my short arms into my deep pockets. Mind you reading through this thread some of you have missed a trick as its only £10 at Amazon.

[nightshade]

I'm more than willing to part with my copy of The Touch. I didn't find it to be to my liking.

Mind you, I'm in the US, so it'd take a bit even if I shipped it right away.

[The Bloody Lady]

bloody brilliant as always!

i loved it! can't say anymore than that really!


:D

[VampingMom]

Well, I finally got a copy!!! I've avoided reading this thread b/c I didn't want to know anything til I read the book. Started reading it today...already totally intrigued and I haven't gotten past ch 1 yet...lol.:D :D :D

[hendris]

ITS HERE!

I resited the urge to snog the postman :eek:

[sdkdmd]

Mine is still in my "to be read pile"

[Silky]

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I have an advance copy. I know a couple of others also have a copy of the advance, but I thought I would start a thread.

I've got another book to finish first (which I am forcing myself to do), and then onto the touch, which I've already read some of. goosebumps? yes I think so.

Tops

Tops, surely that's not an advance reader's copy of the UK publication? If it is I'm on the phone ... we want some...

[VampingMom]

Ok so I finished it about a week ago. I LOVED IT! I did kinda miss the whole vampire thing, but this was awesome on it's own! I have read some of his other works, besides the Necroscope series. I'm going to re-read some of the other series and then I"m gonna read it again! I am sure I"m gonna love it just as much the second time around!

As for the popularity of Brian over here in the states...I am trying extremely hard to get other people to read his works. I've loaned a couple books out (no Necroscope ones...they might have to pry them from my cold, dead hands first...lol) and I'm kinda suggesting his books to people who ask me for advice on a new read. At least maybe I'll make him popular among my troupe of people!

[Bite me]

Yeah, I try to get people to read Necroscope (originally by loaning them out), but after the third time of replacing the series, they're just gonna have to find somewhere else to get the books.

[DC 1]

I like the Solaris web site's quote on the new paperback.

"The Touch is the long-awaited start of a brand new Necroscope series, which is sure to delight his massive fan base"


It sure would!

Silky, I think Tops has the same ARC as me from TOR. Could be wrong though knowing him...:)

[Silky]

Silky, I think Tops has the same ARC as me from TOR. Could be wrong though knowing him...:)

Phew, that's good. I'd have to be calling and saying where's ours.;)