Bad news? It's a bunch of books. You know, Blizzard, I play games so I can avoid the crushing boredom of looking at black ink on paper, not so I can pretend to be literate. When I want to read something, it better be a game FAQ or an instruction manual.

In Birthright, the first book of the new Diablo trilogy, The Sin War, the eternal conflict between the angelic forces of the High Heavens and the demonic hordes of the Burning Hells has spilled over into Sanctuary — the world of men. Now, Sanctuary's destiny, and that of every mortal soul, lies in the balance.

A must-read for gamers and fiction fans alike, The Sin War trilogy, written by New York Times bestselling author Richard A. Knaak, lays out the basic foundation for the lore of the Diablo universe. The second novel in the trilogy, The Sin War, Book Two: Scales of the Serpent, is forthcoming from Blizzard and Pocket Books.

Okay, I'll admit to actually partaking in the occasional metaphysical detective novel or sociological non-fiction title. But please, I'm begging you, announce Diablo III so we can all move on with our lives! Michael McWhertor

Diablo: The Sin War: Book One: Birthright [Blizzard Online Store]

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