Level 26 is a series of crime thrillers centered on a rogue serial killer hunter. The villain is billed as a level 26 killer, the new, highest level of evil. Dark origins is the first book in the trilogy, level 26, penned by csis anthony zuiker and duane swierczynski. And, while the sqweegel character is a little too omnipresent to be completely believable, theres no disputing the level of action, violence, and suspense that is created in this novel. The novels include online content, with video elements and an interactive web community. Marti 6102011 not as good as the outstanding dark origins but still creepy and scary enough to warrant 4 out of 5 stars. It is well known among law enforcement personnel want to read. Dark origins can be read on the beach or on an airplane without any digital access. Dark origins is a light thriller read that will occupy you though not necessarily enthrall you, but it will certainly keep you busy, flaws and all. Dark origins audiobook by duane swierczynski, anthony e. As a result of the events in the previous book, steve dark has crossed the line and.
Dark origins and a particularly cruel and sadistic villain. Zuiker, the creator of the csi franchise and duane swierczynski, novel and comic book artist, level 26. Turns out that beneath the barrels bottom slithers anthony zuikers level 26. Dark origins, and on thursday october 14th, zuiker is returning to the level 26 universe with the release of level 26.
The story unfolds as steve dark is having a tarot reading. A revolutionary, cross platform, immersive storytelling experience centered on a series of crime thrillers from the visionary creator of csi. This crossover comes in just in time to herald the debut of his second book in. Dark origins, there is one so vicious, the fbi has given him his own category. Sqweegel is the main antagonist in the book level 26. In this case, dark searches for a level 26 madman level 26 representing the highest level of serial killers known as sqweegel. Dark origins cyberbridges dark prophecy cyberbridges dark revelations cyberbridges. Aug, 2009 check out the plot summary below for level 26. No one knows the identity of the murderer known as sqweegel, or how many people he has killed. In this book, sqweegel returns with a vengeance to threaten dark, his wife, and their unborn child. Its been over a year since csi creator and executive producer anthony zuiker unleashed the grim world of steve dark upon readers with the release of his first diginovel, level 26.
Dark origins lacked in so many ways, it can only be rated as an average chase the bad guy thriller. Zuiker, dark origins is the terrifying first book of a new series, level 26. It follows operative steve dark as he follows the trail left to him by his nemesis, a serial killer nicknamed sqweegel. Level 26 is a digital horror novel series by anthony e. Sep 08, 2009 the level 26 experience consists of a 400page hardback book containing codes that, once you log into, you can use to watch cyberbridge video installments that dramatize inbetween moments. Zuikers downloadable diginovel format alternates the written word with video segments. Dark origins, a diginovel that dares to integrate the reading experience with digital technologies by infusing its continuing storyline with online video content. Oct 14, 2010 like dark origins, dark prophecy includes code words interspersed throughout the book that lead fans to level26. Anthony zuiker takes csi to the next level 26 wired. This episode, were sneaking into the villains dungeon, conveniently located in 2009, when it, apparently, seemed like a good idea to let the guy who made up csi get together with his buddies and make this exceptionally book like object. Dark origins from the official site it is well known among law enforcement personnel that murderers can be categorized on a scale of twentyfive levels of evil, from the naive opportunists starting out at level 1 to the organized, premeditated torturemurderers who inhabit level 25. Unfortunately, as is the norm these days, level 26. Apr 22, 20 level 26 fans, unfortunately, weve had to stop streaming the level 26 cyberbridges at level26. As i continued reading the book and watching the video clips, i was.
And it would have been had there been a solid novel to go with it. May 28, 2012 but once in a while, a book comes along and veers away from that convention. In the first level 26 novel, the bridges were short supplementary videos that brought a scene from the book to life or showed something that was only alluded to in the book. Dark origins, the firstever diginovel, is now available from the app store, itunes extras, and in print. In an effort to inspire audiences not just to read the book but to experience. Anthony zuiker takes csi to the next level 26 argnet. Sep 08, 2009 dark origins is a scary, suspenseful ride, and the end leaves the reader wanting to find out more. Jul 27, 2010 unfortunately, as is the norm these days, level 26. Each video section is a new card, and sets you up for the next chapter of the book.
The official trailer of level 26, the worlds first diginovel. Level 26 level 26 fans, unfortunately, weve had to. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Im looking forward to reading the next installment of the level 26 story and seeing the diginovel concept evolve and come into its own. The web site, built by eqal, offers further information about real crimes on top of a discussion forum and other interactivity.
However, all of the bridges are available to watch on youtube. Fans plot future of level 26 diginovel crime series wired. But to an elite unnamed investigations group assigned to hunt down the worlds most dangerous killers, headed by steve dark. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public. Jan 15, 2015 there are also a lot of little pictures throughout the book for chapters that could have been great, but they seem so randomly thrown in that they lost impact. Sep 27, 2010 despite feeling underwhelmed by dark origins, i was given a chance to improve upon the diginovel with the second book of the series, dark prophecy. Features steve dark, the ultimate crimescene tactician on the tail of a killer so brutal law enforcement has invented a new classification of evil to account for him, as he is beyond the worlds most dangerous killers, the organized, premeditated torturemurderers who inhabit level 25. Dark origins is only the first in a series that seeks to expand the interactivity by opening future novel plots to reader suggestions. Granted, its still early, and i know that there are worse novels out there, and i might even be in the mood to punish myself with something crappy before 2014s up.
Level 26 fans, unfortunately, weve had to stop streaming the level 26 cyberbridges at level26. Steve dark is head of a highly secret and incredibly skilled blackops element within the u. Fans of the aforementioned television series who arent unnerved by some hardcore violent and uncomfortable passages will certainly enjoy dark origins level 26. The novels include online content, with video elements and an interactive. Spot the actors justine bateman and michael ironside appear. The final video left me wanting to read the next book, but the final chapters of the book did not leave me with the same feeling.