Free on Kindle as a Pre-Order - Rides a Dread Legion

koland · 03-08-2010, 04:30 PM

Rides a Dread Legion, by Raymond E. Feist, is currently 99 cents in the Kindle store and at Fictionwise, but should be free soon (maybe not today, but usually within a day or two of this type of release or at least after the official release date) in the Kindle store.

Book Description
The last remnants of an ancient advanced race, the Clan of the Seven Stars, are returning at long last to their lost homeworld, Midkemia-not as friends, but as would-be conquerors. Led by the conjurer Laromendis, they are fleeing the relentless demon hordes that are sweeping through their galaxy and destroying the elves' vast empire planet by planet. Only by escaping to Midkemia and brutally overtaking the war-weary world can the last remnants of a mighty civilization hope to survive . . . if the Dread Legion does not pursue them through the rift. The magician Pug, Midkemia's brave and constant defender, is all too familiar with the Demon King Maarg and his minions and their foul capacity for savagery and horror, and he recognizes the even graver threat that is following on the heels of the elven invasion. The onslaught to come will dwarf every dire catastrophe his imperiled world has previously withstood, and there is no magical champion in all of Midkemia powerful enough to prevent it. Only one path remains for Pug and Midkemia's clandestine protectors, the Conclave of Shadows: forging an alliance of formidable magical talents, from the demon-dealing warlock Amirantha, brother of Pug's hated foe, and the demon-taming cleric Sandreena, to the elven Queen Miranda, to the warrior Tomas. However, uniting enemies and bitter, vengeful former lovers will be no easy task, and even together they may ultimately be unable to turn the death tide. But a failure to do so will most certainly ensure Midkemia's doom.This special free edition includes an excerpt from Raymond E. Feist's newest Demonwar Saga novel, At the Gates of Darkness.

For those with a nook or mobile (sorry, ereader format only), check Fictionwise. I doubt they will drop all the way to free, but with the current MARCH2010 coupon for 10% off and a club membership, it'll only cost you 65 cents each and you'll get 29 cents back in micropay.

pdurrant · 03-08-2010, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by koland

Rides a Dread Legion, by Raymond E. Feist, is currently 99 cents in the Kindle store and at Fictionwise, but should be free soon (maybe not today, but usually within a day or two of this type of release or at least after the official release date) in the Kindle store.

Some publishers really haven't got the hang of this free ebook idea have they?

You don't give away the most recent book in a series. You give away the first book in a series, encouraging people who like the book to buy the rest of the books! I never realised that this was a difficult idea to understand.

As it is, they still haven't made the first books in the series (Magician, etc) available as ebooks at all!

Sheesh....

koland · 03-08-2010, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

Some publishers really haven't got the hang of this free ebook idea have they?

You don't give away the most recent book in a series. You give away the first book in a series, encouraging people who like the book to buy the rest of the books! I never realised that this was a difficult idea to understand.

As it is, they still haven't made the first books in the series (Magician, etc) available as ebooks at all!

Sheesh....

That's all right, the bookstores haven't got the hang of it either, charging for the "free" titles (some go down eventually, but not in all stores).

koland · 03-12-2010, 10:31 PM

Now free at Amazon. No sign of it at B&N or Sony, yet.

Nakor · 03-12-2010, 10:43 PM

Wow, I hadn't even noticed that The Riftwar Saga (the first four books, three if you count "Magician" as a single book - it was only ever sold as two separate titles in North America) wasn't available in eBook format. It was one of my favourite series.

Although Rides a Dark Legion is book 1 of its particular trilogy, and probably could be read without having to read Riftwar first, starting from The Riftwar Saga does make the most sense (and besides, I think it's the best of his work).

Dr. Drib · 03-13-2010, 11:28 AM

Thread title changed to reflect that the book is now available free as a Pre-Order.

Please give thanks to Koland, the OP who started this thread.

Don
(Moderator)

pdurrant · 03-13-2010, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by koland

Rides a Dread Legion

Now pre-ordered. I would have got it at Fictionwise, even with the $0.46 price, but I'd much rather have mobipocket than ereader

greencat · 03-14-2010, 01:16 AM

Snagged and bagged.

Dr. Drib · 03-14-2010, 09:32 AM

As mentioned, I've Pre-Ordered this, but I was wondering how this series compares to some of his other books.

I haven't read any Feist in quite a number of years.

Don

mikemc2 · 03-16-2010, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by koland

Now free at Amazon. No sign of it at B&N or Sony, yet.

I just checked Amazon, it's coming up as 99 cents for pre-order.

daesdaemar · 03-16-2010, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mikemc2

I just checked Amazon, it's coming up as 99 cents for pre-order.

ditto

koland · 03-16-2010, 07:36 PM

Looks like they raised the price of this one, Dark Tide and Stopping Time, part 1. And over a dozen books went from free back to full price.

koland · 03-18-2010, 03:28 PM

These went back to 99 cents at Amazon, but are now free at B&N (eReader format, usually).

* Rides a Dread Legion, by Raymond E. Feist (pre-order)
* The Dark Tide, by Andrew Gross (pre-order)

koland · 03-18-2010, 09:48 PM

Bumping - this is once again a free download at Amazon.

Billjr13 · 03-19-2010, 07:16 PM

Wont let me pre-order for free without a credit card?

03-08-2010, 04:30 PM	#1
koland Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,560 Karma: 8033155 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: TN, USA Device: kindle(all), nook, nookcolor, Sony, Kobo, epic, iphone, iPad, pc	Free on Kindle as a Pre-Order - Rides a Dread Legion Rides a Dread Legion, by Raymond E. Feist, is currently 99 cents in the Kindle store and at Fictionwise, but should be free soon (maybe not today, but usually within a day or two of this type of release or at least after the official release date) in the Kindle store. Book Description The last remnants of an ancient advanced race, the Clan of the Seven Stars, are returning at long last to their lost homeworld, Midkemia-not as friends, but as would-be conquerors. Led by the conjurer Laromendis, they are fleeing the relentless demon hordes that are sweeping through their galaxy and destroying the elves' vast empire planet by planet. Only by escaping to Midkemia and brutally overtaking the war-weary world can the last remnants of a mighty civilization hope to survive . . . if the Dread Legion does not pursue them through the rift. The magician Pug, Midkemia's brave and constant defender, is all too familiar with the Demon King Maarg and his minions and their foul capacity for savagery and horror, and he recognizes the even graver threat that is following on the heels of the elven invasion. The onslaught to come will dwarf every dire catastrophe his imperiled world has previously withstood, and there is no magical champion in all of Midkemia powerful enough to prevent it. Only one path remains for Pug and Midkemia's clandestine protectors, the Conclave of Shadows: forging an alliance of formidable magical talents, from the demon-dealing warlock Amirantha, brother of Pug's hated foe, and the demon-taming cleric Sandreena, to the elven Queen Miranda, to the warrior Tomas. However, uniting enemies and bitter, vengeful former lovers will be no easy task, and even together they may ultimately be unable to turn the death tide. But a failure to do so will most certainly ensure Midkemia's doom.This special free edition includes an excerpt from Raymond E. Feist's newest Demonwar Saga novel, At the Gates of Darkness. For those with a nook or mobile (sorry, ereader format only), check Fictionwise. I doubt they will drop all the way to free, but with the current MARCH2010 coupon for 10% off and a club membership, it'll only cost you 65 cents each and you'll get 29 cents back in micropay. Last edited by Dr. Drib; 03-13-2010 at 11:27 AM.

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koland Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,560 Karma: 8033155 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: TN, USA Device: kindle(all), nook, nookcolor, Sony, Kobo, epic, iphone, iPad, pc	Now free at Amazon. No sign of it at B&N or Sony, yet.

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Nakor Addict Posts: 214 Karma: 511602 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: BC, Canada Device: Aluratek Libre	Wow, I hadn't even noticed that The Riftwar Saga (the first four books, three if you count "Magician" as a single book - it was only ever sold as two separate titles in North America) wasn't available in eBook format. It was one of my favourite series. Although Rides a Dark Legion is book 1 of its particular trilogy, and probably could be read without having to read Riftwar first, starting from The Riftwar Saga does make the most sense (and besides, I think it's the best of his work).

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Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 44,737 Karma: 55645321 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: Kindle: Oasis 3, Voyage WiFi; Kobo: Libra 2, Aura One	Thread title changed to reflect that the book is now available free as a Pre-Order. Please give thanks to Koland, the OP who started this thread. Don (Moderator)

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greencat Freebie finder Posts: 907 Karma: 2046472 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: Sony, Kindle	Snagged and bagged.

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Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 44,737 Karma: 55645321 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: Kindle: Oasis 3, Voyage WiFi; Kobo: Libra 2, Aura One	As mentioned, I've Pre-Ordered this, but I was wondering how this series compares to some of his other books. I haven't read any Feist in quite a number of years. Don

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koland Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,560 Karma: 8033155 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: TN, USA Device: kindle(all), nook, nookcolor, Sony, Kobo, epic, iphone, iPad, pc	Looks like they raised the price of this one, Dark Tide and Stopping Time, part 1. And over a dozen books went from free back to full price.

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koland Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,560 Karma: 8033155 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: TN, USA Device: kindle(all), nook, nookcolor, Sony, Kobo, epic, iphone, iPad, pc	These went back to 99 cents at Amazon, but are now free at B&N (eReader format, usually). * Rides a Dread Legion, by Raymond E. Feist (pre-order) * The Dark Tide, by Andrew Gross (pre-order)

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koland Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,560 Karma: 8033155 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: TN, USA Device: kindle(all), nook, nookcolor, Sony, Kobo, epic, iphone, iPad, pc	Bumping - this is once again a free download at Amazon.

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