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This book encourages readers to log on.<p>Last summer, CSI Files <A class="link" HREF="http://www.csifiles.com/news/310808_01.shtml">reported</a> that <I>CSI</I> franchise creator <font color=yellow>Anthony Zuiker</font> was going to produce crime novels with a twist. These "digi-novels" combine traditional reading with multimedia elements. Every five chapters, readers will be given a code to access online content. It has been announced that Zuiker is partnering with the social entertainment company <A class="link" HREF="http://www.eqal.com/">EQAL</a> to create <A class="link" HREF="http://www.darkchronicles.com/">www.darkchronicles.com</a>.<p><I>Dark Chronicles</I>, the first of Zuiker's digi-novels, will be published September 8, 2009. The book will consist of 100 chapters, prompting readers to view a total of 20 online "cyber bridges". The cyber bridges include videos, audio files and pictures that can be viewed once a reader registers and enters the code provided. All of the cyber bridges were written, produced and directed by Zuiker. EQAL will run <A class="link" HREF="http://www.darkchronicles.com/">www.darkchronicles.com</a> and update the site daily with novel information, behind-the-scenes footage and bonus material for <I>Dark Chronicles</I>. The social network on the site will allow fans to interact with one another.<p>"We're very excited about our partnership with Anthony," EQAL CEO and co-founder <font color=yellow>Miles Beckett</font> said in a press release. "A Web site dedicated to <I>Dark Chronicles</I> is a great way to further engage readers by offering additional content and an interactive experience. EQAL is thrilled to be working with Anthony to expand his fan base online." Zuiker said, "EQAL is the ideal partner for the debut of the 'digi-novel'. Our collective passion to tell stories on multiple platforms will honor the authenticity of community while at the same time appeal to the commercial masses."<p>The original press release is from <A class="link" HREF="http://news.prnewswire.com/DisplayReleaseContent.aspx?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/03-02-2009/0004980949&EDATE=">PR Newswire</a>. The website <A class="link" HREF="http://www.darkchronicles.com/">www.darkchronicles.com</a> will launch in July, and the cyber bridges will go live September 8, when <I>Dark Chronicles</I> is released.<center></center>
