Guess the Book Title

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  1. Cave Troll

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    Alrighty, I give small hint or two. Firstly It will be Opposite a fantasy in genre.
    Second clue is the second word in the Title of the book, is the first word
    of a famous classic book that was turned into a movie twice (And a parody
    of the book that also includes Zombies).

    (Holy crap when did I become Will Shorts)
     
  2. NoGoodNobu

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    The images make me want to say "Pride & Prejudice & Zombies" really bad.

    Also: That was actually a brilliant idea for a book, and could've been so hilarious. But just exactly the same story, but with zombies.

    “Breakfast was scarcely over when a servant from Netherfield brought the following note for Elizabeth:

    "MY DEAREST LIZZY,—
    I find myself very unwell this morning, which, I suppose, is to be imputed to my getting set upon by the undead. My kind friends will not hear of my returning till I am better. They insist also on my seeing Mr. Jones—therefore do not be alarmed if you should hear of his having been to me—and, excepting some torn muslin, a few scratches and cuts, headache and slight fever, there is not much the matter with me.—Yours, etc."

    "Well, my dear," said Mr. Bennet, when Elizabeth had read the note aloud, "if your daughter should have a dangerous fit—if she should turn, it would be a comfort to know that it was all in pursuit of Mr. Bingley, and under your orders.”

    And:

    “Of music! Then pray speak aloud. It is of all subjects my delight. I must have my share in the conversation if you are speaking of music. There are few people in England, I suppose, who have more true enjoyment of music than myself, or a better natural taste. If I had ever learnt, I should have been a great proficient. And so would Anne—” at which Lady Catherine pauses to glance towards her daughter, straining at her restraints as though she'd like to bite Mrs. Jenkinsons, “—if her health had allowed her to apply. I am confident that she would have performed delightfully.”

    It evens makes the Lady Catherine's comments about her daughter & Darcy's relationship hilarious:
    The engagement between them is of a peculiar kind.”

    Unfortunately, I didn't much care for the actual story itself. But the idea was grand.
     
  3. Cave Troll

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    @NoGoodNobu You are on the track. So near yet so far.

    Hint 3: It is one in a trilogy, and they all start with the same first
    word in their titles.
     
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    By Mark McNease? Death by Pride? I have not read these.
     
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  5. Cave Troll

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    Who? Nope.

    Next Clue: By one bearing the initials T Z. (Though Full name appears on books.)
     
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  7. Cave Troll

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    Hint fiver: Pride is the second word of this particular book Title.
    How ever the first kinda is related to War.
     
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    Conjurer's Pride by Timothy Zahn!

    I thought the opposite of fantasy was fact or nonfiction so I originally dismissed Zahn from the search lol.
     
  9. Cave Troll

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    @Arktaurous34 Yes it is Conquerors Pride. :)
     
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    The Little (Artist Formerly Known as) Prince
     
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    Yep @NoGoodNobu
     
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    Moral Crusades in an Age of Mistrust?
     
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    No

    Edit: I had to look up that book; didn't know it was a thing. But yeah, those images could've worked fairly well. Go figure
     
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    Something about conviction perhaps?
     
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    Sinners and Saints?
     
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    Does each picture represent a word in the title?
     
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    Yes it does.
     
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    Jesus Christ, Arthur of Camelot, and Some Guy, go to Prison?
     
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    The old guy is apparently Jimmy Saville, an English media personality who had a sexual abuse scandal.

    That doesn't really help me with the title, but I thought I'd share the information in case others find it useful...
     
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    Jesus King of Sinners and Convicts?
    Savior King of Sinners and Criminals?
    Messiah King Author Judge?

    Maybe the fourth picture has to do with being sentenced or condemned:superthink:
     
  23. NoGoodNobu

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    2 Hints.

    Hint 1: It's a lesser known work of a famous author

    Hint 2: Cave Troll nailed what's in the first two images and Bayville nailed the third (each person said one of the words)
     
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    The image of a man and woman could symbolize the human race...
     
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    Not a guess here, Her name is Bayview. :p
    Just making sure we use each others proper Forum names.
    (But you can call me whatever you like) :D
     

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