Illidan: World of Warcraft

A Novel

By: William King

Narrated by: Graeme Malcolm

Behind the legend stands a being hungry for justice and vengeance as the adventure, intrigue, and heroism of World of Warcraft, the global phenomenon, rise to a new level.

You are not prepared.

Illidan Stormrage is one of the most powerful beings ever to walk the lands of Azeroth. He is also one of the least understood. Behind his legend, beneath his enigmatic mission, lies a brilliant mind whose machinations are comprehended by few—and trusted by even fewer. Illidan’s righteous reign of justice and vengeance has begun.

Long ago, the night elf sorcerer Illidan infiltrated the demonic Burning Legion to ward off its invasion of Azeroth. Instead of hailing him as a hero, his own kind branded him the Betrayer, questioning his intentions after he appeared to aid the demon lords. For ten thousand years, he languished in prison—vilified, isolated, but never forgetting his purpose.

Now the Legion has returned, and there is only one champion who can truly stand against it. Released from his bonds, Illidan prepares for the final confrontation in the alien realm of Outland, gathering an army of grotesque fel orcs, serpentine naga, cunning blood elves, and twisted demon hunters to his side. He alone knows what deeply hidden motives guide his hand; he alone understands the price that must be paid to defeat the enemies of creation. Yet as before, he is assailed by those who see his schemes as a cynical quest for power, including the night elf Maiev Shadowsong, his former jailor. Warden Shadowsong and her Watchers have pursued the Betrayer to Outland to exact retribution for his crimes, and she will not rest until Illidan is in her custody . . . or in his grave.

Praise for Illidan

“William King kicks off a great story with Illidan.”—BlizzPro

“For many people, new and old players alike, this book will be an eye-opening journey.”—All Things Azeroth

“I enjoyed World of Warcraft: Illidan a great deal.”—BlizzPlanet

“Damn fun . . . There’s virtually never a dull moment in Illidan.”—Cinelinx

Critic reviews

“William King kicks off a great story with Illidan.”—BlizzPro

“For many people, new and old players alike, this book will be an eye-opening journey.”—All Things Azeroth

“I enjoyed World of Warcraft: Illidan a great deal.”—BlizzPlanet

“Damn fun . . . There’s virtually never a dull moment in Illidan.”—Cinelinx

A must read for WoW players

I tried imagining I didn't play the game and I think I would have still enjoyed it. But there's no doubt that this was made for the Wow players. Great narration and build up to the final moments. This will totally change how you see both Tbc and Legion

Wonderful!

Another awesome warcraft book! The narrator was fantastic and I really wish he was narrating more of the books but sadly this is the only one.
It was a pleasure to listen to and learn more about Illidan and his story.

Legion clarifications

The book goes into the events before and during The burning crusade expansion but from the aspect of Illidan Stormrage. It fairly nicely does some retconing but to advance the story and have things in game make more sense. Any fan of the demon hunters probably wants to read this book .

Warcraft

good story for anyone who enjoys Warcraft fantasy Illidan is indeed a good story hear.

Amazing narration.

Graeme Malcolm does such an amazing job with "Illidan", probably my new favorite narrator. So good!