Former GTA Creative Director Dan Houser Wrote A Novel About Game Development
Rockstar Studios co-founder Dan Houser is branching out into the world of books this fall. Houser's novel A Better Paradise Volume One: An Aftermath will be published October 14. The 464-page hardcover edition is up for preorder for $29 at Amazon. The novel will also be available in ebook and audiobook formats at launch.
A Better Paradise is adapted from an audio fiction series that aired in 2024 and revolves around video game development. Houser is best known for his work as head writer and creative director on the Grand Theft Auto and Red Redemption franchises. Houser's debut novel is an expanded adaptation of the 2024 audio fiction series produced by Absurdist Ventures, the company he founded in 2021 after leaving Rockstar the year prior.
Dan Houser - A Better Paradise Volume One: An Aftermath
$29 for Hardcover | Releases October 14
Simon & Schuster, one of the Big Four publishing houses, will distribute the physical edition of A Better Paradise. With Amazon's preorder price guarantee, you will be eligible for any discounts offered between the time you order and when the book ships.
A Better Paradise takes place in the near future and revolves around Daisy's Ark, an advanced video game world developed by tech startup Tyburn Industria. Conceived by visionary psychologist Mark Tyburn, Daisy's Ark was eventually canceled following a pattern of "unexpected and disturbing results." A decade later, the project is unearthed and development resumes.
As mentioned, the book is adapted from the narrative audio series of the same name. The series debuted last June and ran for 12 episodes. Each episode features an ensemble cast of performers, including The Walking Dead's Andrew Lincoln, Shamier Anderson, and Paterson Joseph. You can listen to the audio series for free on podcast services.
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