Books
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[edit] Novels
There are currently two novels set in the Mass Effect universe. Due to the multiple-path style of the games, the novels must always be side stories, and can never include Commander Shepard, at least not in great detail.
Both novels are written by Drew Karpyshyn and published by Del Rey Books; both are about 300 pages long.
- Mass Effect: Revelation is a prequel to Mass Effect, set in the year 2165. Its plot involves David Anderson and Saren Arterius investigating an attack on a human research station. It was first published in May 2007, six months prior to the release of the first Mass Effect game.
- Mass Effect: Ascension is set a few months after the events of Mass Effect, and concerns a young biotic prodigy pursued by Cerberus, aided by Kahlee Sanders. It was first published in July 2008.
[edit] Other Books
An art book, simply titled "The Art of Mass Effect", was also released alongside the game. With 175 pages, it includes concept art ranging from characters, to scenery, to the technology of the Mass Effect universe. It was first published in November 2007, by Prima Games; it was also included with special editions of the Mass Effect strategy guide, which was also published by Prima.
