The Outlandish Companion (Revised and Updated): Companion to Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager, and Drums of Autumn

For nine years, four books, and nearly 4,000 pages, Diana Gabaldon has entranced readers with her talent for historical authenticity, dramatic plot lines, and strong characters in the Outlander series. Her superb writing has earned a loyal audience, but after a million and a half words, even the most fervent of fans may have a difficult time trying to recall the exact details of the secondary characters, let alone the obscure ones. Thankfully, Gabaldon's The Outlandish Companion is here to help.

Part crib notes and part trivia guide, this essential handbook includes synopses of the first four novels, a character guide, notes on plot development and research, answers to frequently asked questions, and teasers for the upcoming novels--there're even horoscope charts of the central characters, a list of fan Web sites, and choice recipes for the truly devoted.

Readers looking for a fix of Gabaldon's humorous voice or insight into her writing processes and characters will certainly be more than satisfied, but those looking for the next installment of Jamie and Claire's adventures will have to wait for The Fiery Cross, the fifth book in this bestselling series, expected sometime in late 1999 to early 2000. --Nancy R.E. O'Brien

• The Outlandish Companion Volume Two: The Companion to The Fiery Cross, A Breath of Snow and Ashes, An Echo in the Bone, and Written in My Own Heart's Blood (Outlander)
• The Making of Outlander: The Series: The Official Guide to Seasons One & Two
• Seven Stones to Stand or Fall: A Collection of Outlander Fiction
• Outlander's Scotland
• Diana Gabaldon Outlander Series 8 Book Set (1- 8)
• Virgins: An Outlander Novella
• The Exile: An Outlander Graphic Novel
• The Scottish Prisoner: A Novel (Lord John Grey)
• ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY The Ultimate Guide to Outlander: Inside Every Season
• The Making of Outlander: The Series: The Official Guide to Seasons Three & Four