Tides of Darkness

By: Aaron Rosenberg

Tides of Darkness is a novel set in the World of Warcraft universe, specifically in The Alliance & Horde era.  

Plot: The Second War has begun.  Ogrim Doomhammer is now Warcheif of the horder, after slaying and replacing the old one.  Stormwind has fallen, and now the Horde seeks out new land to pillage and conquer.  Their eyes turn to across the sea, where the humans prepare, and cower, awaiting their deaths.

On the other side of the sea, The Alliance is formed.  Made up of Humans, Elves, & Dwarves, all the nations rally together, with the understanding that the Horde will slay everyone, and leave nothing but destruction in their wake.  Well, maybe except Alterac...

When the orcs land on the shore, an all out war begins.  Alliances will be tested on both sides.  Ultimately, it will be Gul'dan, Doomhammers head Warlock, that will decide the fate of the war.

Review:  Having played the game when it came out for DOS way back when, the outcome of the story was not much of a surprise.  However, just like the game, the journey is the best part, not the destination.  Reading the plot unfold with more detail definitely steps up the storyline, and provides great entertainment.  This novel is a good read, but is a must read for any of us old-timers that loaded up the game on our 486 computer, and lost several days, never looking back..