Battlefield 4: Countdown to War

Battlefield 4: Countdown to War is a novel written by Peter Grimsdale. It will be available for purchase on October 24, 2013, five days prior to the launch of Battlefield 4. The novel will be available in hardcover and paperback

Synopsis
The novel tells the story of a CIA agent named Kovic who's based in Shanghai. Agent Kovic is described as a reliable operative but one whose bosses don't trust, and he's about to make a lot more enemies. According to EA, the book will provide backstory for Tombstone squad in the game's campaign.