| The Pretender Rebirth | |
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| Author | Steven Long Mitchell, Craig W. Van Sickle |
| Publication date | October 7, 2013 |
| Publication Order | |
| Preceded by The Pretender (TV) |
Followed by The Pretender: Rebirth Book 2 (Saving Luke) |
The Pretender Rebirth is a TV show, drama novel by The Pretender creators Steven Long Mitchell and Craig W. Van Sickle, the first of a promised series of novels answering questions left unanswered in The Pretender TV series. It will be the first of its kind to be produced by The Pretender creators and therefore there are as yet no awards, or notable adaptations. The major themes of the novel have not been officially announced but will definitely be related to the main character of The Pretender TV series, Jarod and his quest to find his family, as well as the backstory for other characters in the show.
Plot
The plot of Rebirth has not been disclosed in much detail. Several new characters have been revealed but the exact nature of their interaction with Jarod in the novel will be revealed when the book is released. New characters named thus far are Kaj, O'Quinn, Nathalie, Chaz, Skylar, Daphne and Mr. Zane.
Major themes
The major themes of the novel have not been officially disclosed but all preview information suggests the themes will be related to Jarod and his quest to find his family. Other themes will be based on the development of more backstory for other characters in the show such as Miss Parker and Sydney.
Development history
Publication history
- 2013, USA, (publisher ISBN TBA), 7 October 2013, hardcover, ebook
The exact release date of The Pretender: Rebirth is October 7, 2013
Explanation of the novel's title
The novel is titled Rebirth to signal something akin to a new beginning for The Pretender after a very long hiatus since the last two TV Movies were released.
Literary significance and reception
The novel Rebirth will be the first novel by The Pretender creators and has been eagerly awaited by fans of The Pretender TV series ever since the announcement of the return of The Pretender in May 2013.
Awards and nominations
None to date
Adaptations
No current adaptations