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You’ve played the Gears of War game – now read the first of these exhilarating books; Gears of War: Aspho Fields.

Thanks to Hachette NZ and Orbit, we have five copies of this awesome novel to give away!

In Gears of War: Aspho Fields you will get an in-depth look at Delta Squad’s toughest fighters - soldier’s solder Marcus Fenix and steadfast Dominic Santiago - as well as a detailed account of the pivotal battle of the Pendulum Wars.

As kids, the three of them were inseparable; as soldiers, they were torn apart. Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago fought alongside Dom’s elder brother Carlos at Aspho Fields in the epic battle that changed the course of the Pendulum Wars.

There’s a new war to fight now, a war for mankind’s very survival. But while the last human stronghold on Sera braces itself for another onslaught from the Locust Horde, ghosts come back to haunt Marcus and Dom. For Marcus – decorated war hero, convicted traitor – the return of an old comrade threatens to dredge up an agonizing secret he’s sworn to keep.

As the beleaguered Gears of the Coalition of Ordered Governments take a last stand to save mankind from extermination, the harrowing decisions made at Aspho Fields have to be relived and made again. Marcus and Dom can take anything the Locust Horde throws at them – but will their friendship survive the truth about Carlos Santiago?

How do I win?

Simply post in the comment section below! We'll chose five winners at random on Friday, July 3, and post out the books shortly afterwards. You can post as many times as you like, but only your first entry will count. Please remember too that this competition is only available to people with New Zealand postal addresses.