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This forum is for those who are participating in the Daughters of Freya group read that begins on August 1st. From ARGN:

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The publishers of the highly praised email mystery The Daughters of Freya have announced a unique "Group Read" for readers of ARGN, where everyone will read the mystery at the same time, and discuss it in an online forum as it happens. The idea is to create a shared interactive experience out of what is normally a solitary activity. The story itself - about a journalist investigating a Marin County sex cult - is told through emails exchanged among the characters. But instead of reading them in a book, readers get them as part of their regular email - 4 or 5 a day over the three weeks it takes for the mystery to unfold. The mystery introduces a new and innovative way to use the Internet as a storytelling tool, and has been getting a great response from readers and reviewers alike.

In some ways, these email mysteries are much like ARGs, only without the puzzles. So, we thought it would be fun to offer ARGN readers an opportunity to experience the story collectively in real-time, much like a typical alternate reality game. The folks at Email Mystery have been kind enough to extend a special promotional price of $3.99 for those who wish to take part. The Group Read will begin on August 1st, when the first installment of the mystery will be emailed to readers.


If you'd like to register, go here.
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oliverkeers13
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Damn, this looks really good. I wish i had the money to spare, I am away over the period anyway, but i would pay if only to have the emails when i got back if i had the spare cash.
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dof

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about a journalist investigating a Marin County sex cult


dude, I know you made that up to see if anyone was reading carefully.
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CreativeEmbassy
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Well, I just signed up. I've been looking for another good book to read, and I'm stil waiting for everyone else to finish their copies of Harry Potter so I can borrow it. Wink This "online narrative" actually looks really good.
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Liked it

I completed the story a few weeks ago, and I really enjoyed it. While it was running, I found myself actually looking forward to checking my email, and when the messages stopped showing up, there was a definite feeling of withdrawal.

One thing that wasn't clear to me before I started (OK, it should have been, but I missed it), was that it's not an interactive experience. You receive copies of emails (as if you were BCCed) that are exchanged between the characters in the story, but you don't reply. You don't participate in the conversation.

I think it's a fun way to tell a story, and I defintely recommend it. I'm looking forward to their next offering.

Is this the beginning of the ARGN bookclub?

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tommy04
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I don't think I'm going to be able to convince my parents to plunk down the money for this. Sad

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I just wanted to post to say that I've read the entire mystery, and really enjoyed it. It was gripping and well written, and will have you checking your inbox every 10 minutes to see if the next installment has arrived!

The story is based around a sex cult, but there is no real adult content, and it doesn't go into graphic detail of what those involved get up to. IMHO it'd be suitable for anyone 16 and upwards (I'm 26, if that makes any difference). It's definitely worth spending the money on (*cough* although someone kindly gave me my subscription Wink ), especially at this discounted rate.

I think we as a community should support this project, so that books delivered in this way become more popular and commercially viable. It's certainly a lot easier than finding the time to read a real book!

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You know, it's really pathetic to see people complaining about paying 4 dollars. Get a damn job and you'll make that in 20 minutes.

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Wishi-san
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Re: Liked it

AliasNode00 wrote:
Is this the beginning of the ARGN bookclub?

Um, can I just say I am *so* up for that! If I hadn't already read Freya after the article, I'd sign up straight away Smile
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JebJoya
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Okay, I'll give that a try, for £2.50 or something who can say no? Smile

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Well, I for one am looking forward to tomorrow. Smile
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I signed up, too. Smile

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Me too, just in time Smile
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Sheepy
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After reading the first 3 free emails i signed up immediately.

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I just signed up - in the nick of time. Hopefully it's as good as everyone says it is!

/me counts the hours left of work, waiting to get home and read the first email
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