Tuesday, April 30, 2013

#iamreading | LEVEL 26 series | The Bout of Books

I will be reading the digi-novel series Level 26 all week during the Bout of Books 7.0 read-a-thon. It is a three book series that includes Dark Origins, Dark Prophecy, and Dark Revelations. I have been meaning to read the series for quite a while.

What are you going to read during the bout?

The Dark Origins series centers around a rogue serial-killer hunter. Steve Dark is head of a highly secret and incredibly skilled black ops element within the U.S. government, which is tasked with finding and bringing to justice the most brutal and horrific murderers in the world. - The Book Depository



Level 26: Dark Origins

  • Authors: Anthony E. Zuiker (creator of the CSI television franchise) with Duane Swierczynski
  • ISBN-10: 0451232380
  • Paperback: 432 pages

This book has video extras so you can read and watch. Oooh la la!
"About every twenty pages, you will have the option of logging in to experience a digital cyber-bridge—a three-minute motion picture scene with A-list actors you might’ve seen in blockbuster films and award winning TV shows. Before your eyes, the characters will spring to life, crime scene details will explode off the screen... "

By the way, there are 20+ copies (paperbacks + hardcovers) of Dark Origins available on PaperBackSwap.com right now (including a hardcover that I posted). The hardcover ISBN is 0525951253. Order a copy and read along with me.




Dark Prophecy: A Level 26 Thriller Featuring Steve Dark
  • Authors: Anthony E. Zuiker with Duane Swierczynski
  • ISBN-10: 0451234936
  • Paperback: 464 pages

Short Description via The Book Depository:
Steve Dark is a man with a unique talent for catching serial killers. Now he's on a mission to embrace his destiny, unbound by authorities, moral or otherwise, and supported by a mysterious benefactor with unknown goals of her own.




Dark Revelations: A Level 26 Thriller Featuring Steve Dark

  • Authors: Anthony E. Zuiker with Duane Swierczynski
  • ISBN-10: 0451235975
  • Paperback: 417 pages

Short Description via The Book Depository:
The conclusion to the groundbreaking Level 26 trilogy, a series of edgy, unconventional thrillers about an FBI operative tasked with the ultimate search-and-destroy mission: to take down the world's most dangerous serial killers.


ADDED May 13, 2013



  • Authors: Bram Stoker
  • ISBN-13: 9780978927097
  • eBook: 452 pages



    • Please drop by this blog post during the week of May 13th to offer encouragement, say hello, discuss these books, or just peep at my status updates. 

    Goals

    • Read 3 books (total of 1313 pages): Dark Origins, Dark Prophecy, and Dark Revelations
    • Participate in a Twitter chat. [DONE]
    • Visit 5 fellow Bout of Book 7.0 read-a-thon-ers daily
      • I realize that I have been a bit of a blog creeper this week. I have been visiting and not commenting. I am going back to comment on the blogs that I have visited. I'll add them to my update comments.

     

    Updates

    Monday (May 13)
    While checking my Twitter timeline, I realized that I had missed the start of Bite-Sized Dracula. So instead of starting Dark Origins... I started reading Dracula. SMH. [I have the Dracula ebook above so I am filling in with Bite-Sized Dracula's extras.]

    Do consider joining me in the read-along. It's a neat way to read a classic. The actual text of the novel is posted on the blog, so you don't need a copy. The BSD blog posts a new portion daily (it started May 3). We should able to catch up to the blog by the end of the read-a-thon without throwing off our other reading.

    Tuesday (May 14)
    Wednesday (May 15)
    Thursday (May 16)
    Well, I realize that I have picked some pretty dark reads for this read-a-thon. I don't usually read books with serial killers or vampires as the primary characters. So I find it interesting that the multi-media aspect was compelling enough to reel me in for the read-a-thon. 

    Do you know of any other books that have a multi-media component?

    I think that scheduled reading might be best for the Dark Origins series anyway. It is VERY dark. The cyber-bridges are enhancing the novels though - so I am happy that I chose to read the series. 

    I am going to need something shiny happy to read next week. Any suggestions?

    Friday (May 17)
    Saturday (May 18)

    Sunday (May 19)


    Overall, I am pleased with my read-a-thon results. I would have liked to participate in more of the challenges. The week just was just too busy. I did get to check out a lot of blogs though. There are so many good book blogs out there. I could spend days reading about books and not actually read one. LOL! I am going to try and visit some more blogs between now and the next bout. I definitely plan to participate in the next one.

    Will you be participating in the next bout?

    I noticed that a number of bouters are using the Google Friends Connect (at least until it goes away) and bloglovin' widgets for followers. I have added them both to my site. Please follow my blog and I'll do the same for you.

    Thanks for dropping by to visit!

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    10 comments:

    1. Tanya @ Moms Small VictoriesMay 8, 2013 at 12:37 PM

      I'm participating in the Bout of Books for the first time and love read-a-thons! Good luck with your goals, Here are my Bout of Books Read-a-thon Goals if you'd like to stop by.

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      1. Tallulah A. ScribblesMay 8, 2013 at 1:09 PM

        This is my first time participating in The Bout of Books too. I am excited! I'll drop by your blog to cheer you on next week ;-) Thanks for dropping by.

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    2. Faith Hope and CherryteaMay 19, 2013 at 8:05 PM

      way to go!
      sounds like an intense series!
      I have to choose lighter reads for these - [I've learnt my lesson] if I want to actually complete any. I have to be able to put down and p up without losing track..
      But I'm thrilled with my results. Seems read a thons are the motivation I need to actually READ !!

      Glad you were participating & think you might like to link at Book Journey for It's Monday What Are you Reading? weekly linkup... see ya!

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    3. Lisa PottgenMay 19, 2013 at 11:26 PM

      Thanks for coming by and cheering me on! I cannot wait for the next readathon. I gave you a follow via Bloglovin. I am trying to get away from GFC since it is going away, and I am not on Blogger, so not an option for me. I generally just follow with RSS.

      Lisa @ Just Another Rabid Reader

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    4. DiamondMay 20, 2013 at 12:05 AM

      Sounds like you had a great week! Thanks for coming by my blog :) and following! I followed you back on google+ and followed your blog via bloglovin. I had a great week too and love meeting lots of new book friends :) I'm def going to be doing the next BoB! This was my first one too, and I really like how much I read without getting all stressed about it!
      Happy Reading!!

      Dee @ Dee's Reads

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    5. AnonymousMay 20, 2013 at 5:52 AM

      Wow! Looks like you had a productive ... but Dark ... #BoutofBooks!Seriously impressed. As to sunny reads, I just finished Sophie Kinsella's Wedding Night which had me LOLing as I read. So an option if you are into breezy chic lit books.

      I look forward to seeing what you pick up a next after the Dark week.
      ps. did you like Dracula? I have been wanting to read forever!

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    6. AnonymousMay 20, 2013 at 5:55 AM

      Wow! What a productive ... and Dark ... #BoutofBooks you had!! Impressed. Did you like Dracula? I have been meaning to read for ages. As to sunny books, I just finished Wedding Night by Sophie Kinsella which is delightful fluff and soo funny!!! Lk fwd to seeing what you reach for after such an intense week.

      Sarah @WordHits

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    7. shaunesayMay 21, 2013 at 9:00 PM

      You were awesome at the visiting people, I need to do better at that, especially since I love to get visits! Bout of Books has turned into such a fantastic event, glad you joined us for your first one and hope to see you again! :D

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    8. Samantha StewartMay 26, 2013 at 2:59 AM

      Woo! Congrats! You did really well :D
      New follower (via Bloglovin) :)

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    9. AleksandraMay 29, 2013 at 3:14 PM

      I'm glad you had fun :) I wish I participated in more challenges, too. And I will probably participate in the next one, too :) I'm a read-a-thon addict ;)

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