Return of the Immortal

[Nicholas Ward]

Lol, they didn't believe someone was translating an obscure book from the early nineties?

Maybe share the url of this thread with them then :P

[dubiousbystander]

No. A German-speaking friend made contact. He said they were convinced this was a prank by a rival.

[Nicholas Ward]

Uncovering Highlander related titbits long the way huh?

Did you get a reply from Eisele? Or someone affiliated?

[dubiousbystander]

Maybe the original writer?

So apparently Martin Eisele wrote the first three chapters AND did the entire outline of the book. After that, it was Hans Sommer who wrote the other chapters, who has since passed away.

[dubiousbystander]

Well, here's the Amazon Germany page about him!

[dubiousbystander]

Maybe the original writer?

Could be, could be... Who shall I pester to ask...

[Nicholas Ward]

Maybe the original writer?

[dubiousbystander]

Almost done creating the ebook! I contacted the person in the books department of the publisher. Apparently they no longer own the book. I wonder who does? It IS only Season 1 as far as I can tell. Also only pre-Darius.

[dubiousbystander]

Hard to say. The translation part so far is behind. I've finished but not fine-tuned Chapters 1 and 2. This book was published in 1994, I think. Is there anything from Season 2?

[Nicholas Ward]

How do you like the story so far?

[dubiousbystander]

Now working on Chapter 6.

[dubiousbystander]

Got it! I'll probably see that as I continue.

[Nicholas Ward]

He didn't either. It's a description of his mind running wild.

[BellaHamilton]

Got it!
Thanks for the answer.

[dubiousbystander]

Yeah. I know. Translating is a bit of a nightmare, especially if you want to do it well.

[Nicholas Ward]

I once started a translation. I stopped after a few pages because it's a lot of work.. I'm lazy :

[dubiousbystander]

Not yet. Drat it all.

[BellaHamilton]

Hi,

Thank you for sharing this info!

I'd like a lot to read this edition of Highlander book. Have anyone had a chance to find it translated into English?

Thanks!

[dubiousbystander]

I can't wait to struggle with it!

[Nicholas Ward]

Any info on the characters? Maybe the female Immortal?

The female immortal is named Pilar Vasquez, she's described as a hunter with ferocious tiger-like attacks.

SPOILERShe's physically around 16 years old and Duncan beheads her in a parking lot, which has a profound effect on his state of mind.

It's an interesting read.

[von Møllet]

Any info on the characters? Maybe the female Immortal?

[dubiousbystander]

Any chance this is available in ebook format? Ah... I guess not.

[Nicholas Ward]

It fits in the story of the season 1. Events from Deadly Medicine and The Gathering are happening/mentioned, although there probably are some inconsistencies. How it compares to Star Trek I wouldn't know because I'm not a trekkie.

[Leto II]

Interesting...how "in-continuity" is this book? Is it like the recent German Star Trek: Prometheus trilogy, which is part of the main official, CBS/Paramount-approved 24th Century novel series, but is only just now getting an English translation?

[dubiousbystander]

Ooh I want an English edition!