It’s been some time since we noticed a brand new entry within the Splinter Cell sequence, however followers can look ahead to the return of Sam Fisher when he sneaks onto Netflix with a recent animated sequence on October 14. Liev Schreiber (Ray Donovan, Logan) will voice the Third Echelon operative for its eight-episode run, and should you’re excited concerning the upcoming sequence, however have already performed via the stealth-action online game sequence, take into account testing the traditional Tom Clancy Splinter Cell novels that each the video video games and the brand new Netflix animated sequence are primarily based on. Higher but, most of the books are discounted at Amazon, making now the perfect time to dive into the espionage thriller sequence.
Like many different books, video video games, or TV sequence bearing the late writer’s identify, Tom Clancy by no means really wrote any of the Splinter Cell books. As a substitute, they’re written by David Michaels, Peter Telep, and different standard authors who observe an analogous format to Clancy’s earlier works.
Should you’re simply getting began, it is smart to start out with the primary ebook, aptly titled Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell, which is on sale for simply $8.94 (was $10). The ebook introduces Third Echelon, Fisher, and the many individuals on his workforce who assist him survive out within the discipline. Followers of the Splinter Cell video video games will acknowledge the tense army espionage motion and Sam Fisher’s morbid humorousness. From there, the Splinter Cell ebook sequence contains eight extra novels, for a complete of 9 (to date). The direct follow-up Splinter Cell: Operation Barracuda, whereas ebook three, Splinter Cell: Checkmate, and ebook 4, Splinter Cell: Fallout, introduce new storylines.
Whereas the primary few books are largely unique tales that solely flippantly contact on the video video games, a number of of the later novels tie into or outright retell the occasions of a number of video games within the series–including Splinter Cell: Conviction and Splinter Cell: Endgame, which function the idea for the sport additionally titled Splinter Cell: Conviction. Then Splinter Cell: Blacklist Aftermath particulars occasions that happen after the final recreation, Splinter Cell: Blacklist, making it an ideal selection for followers who’ve been ready for Ubisoft to resurrect the dormant sequence. Blacklist Aftermath is the costliest bodily version ebook within the sequence at $25.86, however you may seize the Kindle version for just $7.
Followers can even be excited to know that there are much more novels set after the occasions of the video video games. 2022’s Splinter Cell: Firewall and its sequel, Splinter Cell: Dragonfire, see Fisher return as soon as once more, this time coaching his daughter, Sarah, as the following era of super-spy, and each workforce up towards new threats. The two newest books can be found as Kindle-exclusive ebooks on Amazon. In reality, for many who desire ebooks, the remainder of the sequence can be accessible on Kindle. You’ll discover the total listing of Splinter Cell books accessible at Amazon beneath.
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Novels
- Splinter Cell (paperback) — $8.94 (
$10) | Kindle — $5 - Operation Barracuda (paperback) — $7 (
$8) | Kindle — $5 ($8) - Checkmate (paperback) — $10 | Kindle — $5 (
$10) - Fallout (paperback) — $10 (
$11) | Kindle — $5 ($11) - Conviction (paperback) — $10 | Kindle — $10
- Endgame (paperback) — $11 | Kindle — $5 (
$11) - Blacklist Aftermath (paperback) — $25.86 | $7 on Kindle
- Firewall (Kindle) — $10
- Dragonfire (Kindle) — $10
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