Aliens: Bishop

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Aliens: Bishop
AuthorT. R. Napper [1] [2] [3]
Audio read by Bronson Pinchot
LanguageEnglish
Series Alien
GenreScience fiction, horror
PublisherTitan Books
Publication date
December 12, 2023 [4]
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint, ebook, audiobook
Pages496 pages
ISBN 1803364513 First edition hardback
Preceded by Alien: Enemy of My Enemy  
Followed by Alien: Uncivil War  

Aliens: Bishop is a 2023 science fiction horror novel by T. R. Napper and the seventeenth book in the third novel series based on the Alien franchise, following the android Bishop after the events of Aliens and Alien 3 . [5] [6] It was first published in 2023 through Titan Books in audio, e-book, and print.

Contents

The novel received a positive critical reception.

Premise

Following the events of Aliens Alien 3 , Bishop is reawakened and repaired by his creator Michael Bishop Weyland, seeking to "advance medical research for the benefit of humanity". Bishop finds himself pursued by Colonial Marines, "Dog Catchers" commandos employed by Weyland-Yutani, and others seeking Bishop's knowledge on the Xenomorph. [7]

Publication

The novel was released in paperback and e-book format on December 12, 2023, in the United States and United Kingdom through Titan Books. [8] An audiobook adaptation narrated by Bronson Pinchot was simultaneously released through Blackstone Publishing. [9]

Reception

Aliens: Bishop received positive reviews. [10] [11] [12]

References

  1. ↑ T. R. Napper (October 19, 2023). "Aliens: Bishop (why I shut up and took the gig)". Napper Time. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  2. ↑ Semel, Paul (December 14, 2023). "'Exclusive Interview: "Aliens: Bishop" Author T.R. Napper". PaulSemel.com. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  3. ↑ Christian, Patrick & Jaime (November 20, 2023). "229 // Aliens: Bishop Interviewing Author T.R. Napper". Perfect Organism. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  4. ↑ T. R. Napper (December 12, 2023). "Aliens: Bishop". Previews World . Retrieved December 25, 2024.
  5. ↑ Paur, Joey (September 20, 2023). "New Aliens: Bishop Novel Is a Direct Sequel to Aliens and Alien 3". Geek Tyrant. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  6. ↑ Outlaw, Kofi (September 19, 2023). "Aliens: Bishop to Be Direct Sequel to Aliens and Alien 3". ComicBook.com . Retrieved September 19, 2023.
  7. ↑ Squires, John (September 19, 2023). "'Aliens: Bishop' – New Novel from [[Titan Books]] Is a Direct Sequel to 'Aliens' and 'Alien 3'". Bleeding Cool . Retrieved September 19, 2023.{{cite web}}: URL–wikilink conflict (help)
  8. ↑ T. R. Napper. Aliens: Bishop (First ed.). London. ISBN   978-1-80336-451-3. OCLC   1803364513.
  9. ↑ Rowland, Rebecca (March 21, 2025). "The 25 Best Alien Audiobooks of 2025". Book Club. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
  10. ↑ Collins, Adrian (November 23, 2023). "Review: Aliens: Bishop by T.R. Napper". Grimdark Magazine. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
  11. ↑ Lasby, David (November 20, 2023). "Book Review: Aliens: Bishop Is Masterful Storytelling, the Fourth Alien Film We Deserved". Boss Rush. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  12. ↑ Rowland, Rebecca (December 11, 2023). "Review: Aliens: Bishop by T R Napper". The Eloquent Page. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
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