THE ROOKIE

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Each copy of THE ROOKIE ordered on this site is individually signed & numbered. Numbers go in order of purchase only, and number order is determined by when we get the email confirming the purchase. We ship worldwide.
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The first-edition print run is just 3,000 copies. These will not be in any stores, so don't delay. Order yours today.

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STORY SYNOPSIS:
Set in a lethal pro football league 700 years in the future, THE ROOKIE is a story that combines the intense gridiron action of "Any Given Sunday" with the space opera style of "Star Wars" and the criminal underworld of "The Godfather."

Aliens and humans alike play positions based on physiology, creating receivers that jump 25 feet into the air, linemen that bench-press 1,200 pounds, and linebackers that literally want to eat you. Organized crime runs every franchise, games are fixed and rival players are assassinated.

Follow the story of Quentin Barnes, a 19-year-old quarterback prodigy that has been raised all his life to hate, and kill, those aliens. Quentin must deal with his racism and learn to lead, or he'll wind up just another stat in the column marked "killed on the field."

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For those who are still hesitating.....

sadock's picture
On January 16th, 2010 (15:36 GMT) sadock (MP) says:

I highly recommend picking up a copy while there are some left. I'm amazed at how much I've learned about the Siglerverse from the timeline at the back of the book and I'm fricking part of Team Sigler™. It's 19 pages of new content which details the activities of all the various races from 1967-2682. Much more than I was expecting.The color inserts with interviews with Quentin and Donald Pine were also a blast.

That's all in addition to being able to have a bomb ass hardcover edition of Sigler goodness, of course!

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victim of GirlCo

GirlCo: Quieter than ninja, faster than Sklorno, stronger than Ki, and more devious than the Quyth


ship to Scotland

necol66's picture
On January 12th, 2010 (09:52 GMT) necol66 says:
Will it be the same time frame for Scotland in the UK?

how long?

On January 9th, 2010 (16:38 GMT) irish-junky (not verified) says:
if i order a copy of the rookie how long will it take to ship to my lil island over the pond? also id love to see the fdo dawn his green and orange and come over hear for a signing anychance of that happining? or mayb to the uk? long time junky first time commenter

Hey Irish!

AlphaGirl's picture
On January 10th, 2010 (22:05 GMT) AlphaGirl (∅) says:

We'll send it out within two days of your order.  We ship it Priority Mail from here, so it's headed across the pond within three days of your order.

I don't have specifics on how long it will take to get through customs, but it seems to take less than two weeks to Ireland.

 

Hope this helps!

-A

Director of Døøm

 

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 Dark Øverlord Media: we løve cøllateral damage.


Ordered Mine

Outcast's picture
On January 4th, 2010 (09:54 GMT) Outcast says:
Sent in my order on Dec. 14. Since then I've been checking my mailbox like a rabid dog, waiting for it to show up. I know it's only been a couple of weeks, but DAMMIT, I NEED MY FRAKKIN KRAKENS FIX!

Outcast - A Podcast Novel

http://outcastnovel.mevio.com

 

'There is a fine line between honour...and stupidity...'


It was shipped before Christmas …

AlphaGirl's picture
On January 4th, 2010 (09:35 GMT) AlphaGirl (∅) says:

But getting through customs when shipping to your neck of the woods sometimes takes a few weeks.

I'm keeping an eye on it, but feel free to ping me at kovacs@scottsigler.net if you get really shakey and want help while you jones for your fix.

I hope you dig it! 

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 Dark ∅verlord Media: we løve cøllateral damage.


Gifts ordered

SmittyHalibut's picture
On December 14th, 2009 (22:24 GMT) SmittyHalibut says:
Just ordered a couple more copies for family members. Looking forward to The Starter! -Smitty

Woo hoo! The package arrived

Beth_Ailis's picture
On December 14th, 2009 (19:12 GMT) Beth_Ailis (MC) says:

The first present under the tree is officially the Rookie copy I got for my Son-in-Law. I believe he is truly worthy of such a gift and will appreciate it. Thanks for making sure it got here in time for Xmas!

 

Now if I can just find the time to wrap the other stuff I bought that's hidden in my closet. Shhh... don't tell the kids!

<insert witty comment here>


Yes!!! Just Ordered 2 copies for my nephews!!

Jayguana's picture
On December 10th, 2009 (21:14 GMT) Jayguana says:
Yes!!! Just Ordered 2 copies for my nephews!! And there better be two version of "The Starter" just like "The Rookie" !!

 

 

Festina Lente (Make Haste Slowly)

Dark Knight Marine General

Jayguana


the rookie

On December 6th, 2009 (14:00 GMT) olstar (not verified) says:
I DEMAND A SEQUEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sequel is in the works

scottsigler's picture
On December 7th, 2009 (08:54 GMT) scottsigler (FD∅™) says:
THE STARTER will be available for pre-order on NFL Draft Day, 2010, and will be in your hot little hands before the first NFL game of the 2010 regular season.

I realized I truly am a junkie when....

innae's picture
On December 3rd, 2009 (13:20 GMT) innae says:
Our Denver Broncos QB (Orton) got hurt, and my husband asked me who the backup was...first thought? Itsock truly a junky. Just ordered my hardcover copy, because apparently just listening to the podcast is not enough. Note to Scott: -- PLEASE decide to come to Denver. PLEASE.

great story

infected_once's picture
On November 9th, 2009 (15:23 GMT) infected_once says:
Loved the game against the Earthlings! anyone wonder if Pookie Chang is a little light in the loafers though?

Well,

Tokkan's picture
On November 9th, 2009 (15:41 GMT) Tokkan says:
It's from all of the extra training he did with the Hula Hoop.

rookie

seattledeath's picture
On September 28th, 2009 (15:37 GMT) seattledeath says:

I just got the book in. Thank you it was more than I could have ever hoped for. You even got Barnes to take time out and sign it also. Thanks

Jim


Awesome!

scottsigler's picture
On November 2nd, 2009 (12:28 GMT) scottsigler (FD∅™) says:
We are thrilled you got your money's worth.

I just realized that

belladonna420's picture
On September 23rd, 2009 (20:20 GMT) belladonna420 says:
it still says "THE ROOKIE is only available here" above. That's actually not true anymore. It is available on Amazon.com, however, I'm pretty sure THIS is still the only place you can get a personally autographed, numbered limited edition of the book!  Well, here and the few remaining stops on the book tour, of course.

GirlCo Graffiti


Thanks! We fixed it.

scottsigler's picture
On September 28th, 2009 (08:38 GMT) scottsigler (FD∅™) says:
Thanks Bella, we missed that. We always appreciate these corrections.

(Reposting from other thread)

Tokkan's picture
On September 21st, 2009 (04:40 GMT) Tokkan says:
Just got mine on the 11th! The mighty number 53! Canada Post once again proved that they're manned by ab-humans with hamhocks for hands, as the envelope was bashed around a fair bit, but the dust cover is only minorly bent at the corners (despite the envelope being WORN THROUGH in spots, which is lucky. Looks like it'd been at the bottom of a bag for a LONG time). It's a beaut, though, FDO. Thanks again!

THE ROOKIE has landed in Canada!

Herne's picture
On September 15th, 2009 (15:40 GMT) Herne says:

THE ROOKIE 1426/3000!

Now you're playing with the Big Boys, baby!!

All hail the FDO!

The Rookie by Scott Sigler

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We are the Herne. You will be assimilated.


Rookie (number 697/3000) arrived today

The.VCI's picture
On September 11th, 2009 (08:31 GMT) The.VCI says:
Courtesy of "Dark Overlord Media" and USPS my copy of The Rookie arrived on my doorstep in the UK today. Awesome. This is the first of the FDO's books that I have bought. It looks really great and I love the color section and the GFL timeline. I have listened to the podcast many times over and it will be fun to see how the FDO has removed the colourful metaphors. An excellent job, FDO. I hope it sells out and makes my copy more valuable. It ain't going on ebay though, no way!

Dragon*Con

On September 7th, 2009 (09:43 GMT) Jennifer Morton (not verified) says:
Accidentally wandered into the talk on Self-Publishing at Dragon*Con and ended up a fan. Just ordered my copy!

Number 335 for me

Death_Tone's picture
On September 9th, 2009 (01:26 GMT) Death_Tone (HM) says:

"Who is Number One?", "You, are Number Six!", "I am not a number, I am a free man!"


Okay....had to do the best

Texpundit's picture
On August 31st, 2009 (22:12 GMT) Texpundit (HM) says:
Okay....had to do the best one. Unboxing in a bar, during the Houston/Minnesota game. 2 cameras (my iPhone 3GS cam and a Canon flash mem cam). Just got done with the editing (looks awesome) but the rendering of the final video is taking FOR. FUCKING. EVER. Hopefully, the rendering will be done by the time I wake up in the morning and then I can upload for all to see. Pray that my laptop stops sucking. ;)

-MJ
-1 is the square root of all evil.

Thank you!!

mhall85's picture
On September 8th, 2009 (03:59 GMT) mhall85 says:

I wasn't expecting The Rookie so soon and squeeled like a big girl when it came, I got it for my boyfriend and (I hope) he hasn't a clue - and he will squeal!

It looks fantastic! Cool Ultra chuffed!


Video finally rendered on

Texpundit's picture
On August 31st, 2009 (23:01 GMT) Texpundit (HM) says:
Video finally rendered on the 2nd run and is uploading to YouTube as I type this. Will be done and ready to post by the time I wake up. w00t!

-MJ
-1 is the square root of all evil.

GDMF YouTube ate the last 15

Texpundit's picture
On September 1st, 2009 (06:57 GMT) Texpundit (HM) says:
GDMF YouTube ate the last 15 seconds of the video where I give shout outs! *pissed*

Anyway, here's the vid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lm1jfwYXl4Y

-MJ
-1 is the square root of all evil.

nice vid...sure beats my

Bob's picture
On September 1st, 2009 (18:23 GMT) Bob (HM) says:
nice vid...sure beats my kitchen where i opened mine...but i did grab a beer for the opening   ;-)

right on

steveANARCHY's picture
On September 1st, 2009 (09:38 GMT) steveANARCHY (HM) says:

that's a cool video, wish i would have thought to record my opening of The ROOKIE.

 

 

HM-THE ROOKIE

cooltext428525002  Undead WARLORD

"SHIT adds up at the bottom!" ~ JMK


Got it!

quill's picture
On August 31st, 2009 (15:29 GMT) quill says:

Just got my copy of The Rookie! Looks great - love the art and extras.

Awesome, Scott!

<lifting a glass of Junkie gin>

Cheers!

Cindy

 

Original Junkie, and Sigler minion, just doing my part to Infect the world.


Scott Set-up a spot for The Rookie Book Pics

I AM---'s picture
On August 31st, 2009 (15:04 GMT) I AM--- (MC) says:

See them or post them HERE!!!

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Mine came in just now! YAY!

Texpundit's picture
On August 31st, 2009 (15:04 GMT) Texpundit (HM) says:
Mine came in just now! YAY! I'm not opening it until I get to the bar for happy hour, though. Will post the unboxing vid later tonight. :)

-MJ
-1 is the square root of all evil.

Got mine today!

On August 31st, 2009 (13:44 GMT) DannyMachal.com (not verified) says:
Link to un-boxing video. - http://www.twitvid.com/4FCCB

#31!!

Finaldrive's picture
On August 31st, 2009 (11:43 GMT) Finaldrive (HM) says:
Love my low number!! Can't wait for the tailgate tour!! See you in Hotlanta!!

Undead Champion, HM and Pusher .... Start Cracking with Crack!

No power in the Verse can stop me.


DAMN, you rock

I AM---'s picture
On August 31st, 2009 (12:42 GMT) I AM--- (MC) says:

so who got #1??? 

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Scott's Dad

Chilliredjim's picture
On August 31st, 2009 (12:57 GMT) Chilliredjim (HM) says:
Scott's Dad I belive got number one

And he deserves it!

SynapticJam's picture
On August 31st, 2009 (13:49 GMT) SynapticJam (MC) says:

I don't know about all y'all, but I listened to his interview with his dad and Scott's dad is epic.  nuff said. 

 

hhhmmm...  SynapticJam on Toast - hhhmmm... tastes like chicken (aka PUVJK) #? in crack hits (Special?  Ain't I just)  Multiple S.H.I.T. Award Recipient!  Double Dipper and Triple Threat!  All-around uberjunkie!


Got Mine Today. I recorded the Opening

rgasperson's picture
On August 31st, 2009 (09:22 GMT) rgasperson says:
You can watch me open my copy of 'The Rookie' at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_drsXI0crNU Thanks Scott. You Rock! Robert http://www.roberttgasperson.com

Received from Dark Overlord Media!

SynapticJam's picture
On August 31st, 2009 (08:24 GMT) SynapticJam (MC) says:
Yes!!!!! #255, #256, and yeah, #257! They're just so... so beautiful! Now to get mine arse to a tailgate tour and get the already signed books personalized!

hhhmmm...  SynapticJam on Toast - hhhmmm... tastes like chicken (aka PUVJK) #? in crack hits (Special?  Ain't I just)  Multiple S.H.I.T. Award Recipient!  Double Dipper and Triple Threat!  All-around uberjunkie!


Hopefully today...

Tokkan's picture
On August 31st, 2009 (06:50 GMT) Tokkan says:
I hope I get mine today! I want to see if I cracked the single digits!

My mailman better not be infected..

bandit's picture
On August 30th, 2009 (18:07 GMT) bandit says:
If my mailman has to drive across Michigan to bring me my book and gets spores all over his face I will be so pissed. Those triangles would still make him deliver my book wouldn't they? Delivering my book is way more important than trying to contain some alien virus. Sigler, let me be your body double to protect you when you take over the world.

I hope, I hope, I hope....

belladonna420's picture
On August 30th, 2009 (18:50 GMT) belladonna420 says:
I hope I get mine tomorrow!!! I had it shipped to my work!!!!!!!

look at these awesome books that came in today.

I AM---'s picture
On August 29th, 2009 (22:29 GMT) I AM--- (MC) says:
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American Beauty?

On September 15th, 2009 (00:08 GMT) Joe Hempel (not verified) says:
American Rookie? At least you aren't naked. LOL

hmmm

quill's picture
On August 31st, 2009 (15:29 GMT) quill says:

Oh, um,  that looks kinda...kinky.

 lol

Cindy

 

 

Original Junkie, and Sigler minion, just doing my part to Infect the world.


you think this picture is kinky...

I AM---'s picture
On August 31st, 2009 (16:25 GMT) I AM--- (MC) says:

you think this picture is kinky, you should see the bookmark....

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haha!

steveANARCHY's picture
On August 31st, 2009 (14:02 GMT) steveANARCHY (HM) says:

awesome photo...you got 6 copies?  you planning on giving some away as gifts?

 

 http://www.flickr.com/photos/39227411@N06/?saved=1

 

HM-THE ROOKIE

cooltext428525002  Undead WARLORD

"SHIT adds up at the bottom!" ~ JMK


4 have been given away

I AM---'s picture
On August 31st, 2009 (14:08 GMT) I AM--- (MC) says:

my dad, brother and brother-in-law (military man)

and one will go to the high school I will be at this semester.

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gotta take care of our troops

steveANARCHY's picture
On August 31st, 2009 (15:04 GMT) steveANARCHY (HM) says:

way to go brother I AM, you rock!

 

 

HM-THE ROOKIE

cooltext428525002  Undead WARLORD

"SHIT adds up at the bottom!" ~ JMK


Tease!!

Gmork's picture
On August 30th, 2009 (17:02 GMT) Gmork (MP) says:

The envy!!!

IT BURNS!!


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