Resident Evil: The Umbrella Conspiracy

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A novelization of Resident Evil titled Resident Evil: The Umbrella Conspiracy, was written by author S.D. Perry as the first book in her series of Resident Evil novels. The novel combines Jill's and Chris scenarios into one narrative and features all five of the main characters (including Barry, Rebecca, Joseph and Brad).

The book also takes liberty with the original source materials; the most notable difference being the inclusion of an original character named Trent, an insider from Umbrella who provides Jill with information about the mansion prior to the events of the mansion incident. Since the book was written a few years before the GameCube remake, the novelization lacks several plot changes and added details, including the presence of Lisa Trevor in the mansion. Interestingly enough however, it adds George Trevor's diary to the story, which was later officially added in the remake.

Another notable difference in the novels is moving the location of Raccoon City from the Midwest to Pennsylvania, said to be apparently about an hour's drive from New York.

[edit] Differences between game and book

Though the book stays true to the game through the majority of the book, there are a few instances where the Book goes a little different than expected. For instance, in the game, Wesker disappears and reappears several times through out the game, whereas in the novel, he fakes his death after the team checks out the first floor dining room. Another is that Chris finds Forest's remains, and takes his weapon, as opposed to Jill.  Additionally, Jill and Barry do not fight the T-002 in the lab, instead opting to escape.

[edit] Time Line

Preceded By	Position	Succeeded By
Resident Evil: Zero Hour	S.D. Perry novel	Resident Evil: Caliban Cove

Novels
S.D. Perry series	Zero Hour | The Umbrella Conspiracy | Caliban Cove | City of the Dead | Underworld| | Nemesis
Keith R. A. DeCandido series	Genesis | Apocalypse | Extinction
other	The Beast of the Northern Seas | Rose Blank | The Beginning | To the Liberty