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The best character isn’t even a Black Templar — it’s a World Eater

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2 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
2 out of 5 stars
Historia
2 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 02-11-25

AI generated Text to Speech would have given a better performance than the narrator. For a book trying to delve into the Black Templars’ faith through service, the narrator can’t even manage to make an effort to give characters emotion, even the handful of normal mortal human characters.

On the topic of story — just go listen to Helsreach. It’s a better story and dive into the faith and personality of the Templars, and the narrator isn’t awful.

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An amazing glimpse into the Inquisition and life on Holy Terra

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4 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
4 out of 5 stars
Historia
4 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 01-14-25

Absolutely enjoyed this novel. The author paints a vivid picture on the inner politics of the Emperor’s Holy Inquisition and just what life is like on Terra (our Earth) in the 41st Millennium. And the best thing about it, is that this is from the point of view from a mortal human cast. There are no Space Marines as main characters. Wholeheartedly recommend this book.

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One of my favorites

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4 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
4 out of 5 stars
Historia
4 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 11-12-24

This is a must read for understanding the forces of the Chaos Space Marines in 40k, the Word Bearers especially. Bear witness to the first of the traitor legions and their downfall, their enlightenment, and the beginning of the Horus Heresy.

Just don’t listen at max volume, because each act plays a good 30 second dramatic song to transition into the next, and your ears will bleed.

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Decent book; all downhill after the climax

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3 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
5 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 10-30-24

This is a decent Warhammer 40k novel; by no means bad (Mike Brooks’ novels take those slots) but nowhere near great.

War of Secrets follows the Dark Angels and the T’au, and no matter how it’s cut, it wishes it was
A T’au novel. The main cast of Dark Angels is rather forgettable, the exception being the main character, with their superior officers bordering on mustache twirling villains. The T’au are hardly any better here.

This is all forgivable, though, if it wasn’t for the climax and the resolution. Characters break character; making decisions they wouldn’t under any circumstances, just to get the plot past the finish line.

The book would have been far better had it ended halfway through its plot, and the main resolution being the only resolution. This slog was carried by the narrator.

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A unique story in the 40k bolter smut series

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4 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
5 out of 5 stars
Historia
4 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 10-10-24

Ever wanted to get a contemporary 40k story a little too relevant to real life events? Do you like the Inquisition? The Deathwatch? The T’au?
If you said yes to any of those questions, get this audiobook.

The best way I can describe Shadowbreaker is that it’s a story with secret agents doing secret things along the lines of Zero Dark Thirty taking place in the 40k universe. The Inquisition is doing its usual thing; normal people pay the price. The T’au Empire gets the spotlight where they aren’t portrayed as inept *or* overpowered, but equals to the Imperium — and neither will admit it.
And the Deathwatch? They’re a secret agent’s hit squad. Plenty of them to go around, too.

The icing on this cake is the narrator: if you loved the Night Lords series for the narrator, you’ll love this one. (Might even recognize some voices, too!)

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Recommended for Grey Knights fans

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4 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
4 out of 5 stars
Historia
5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 10-05-24

Definitely recommend this book for fans of the Grey Knights, or newcomers interested in the Grey Knights. The book features the Space Wolves, but that’s only in the final half.

More importantly, this book explores the dichotomy of Grey Knights within their own Chapter, and especially within the context of the wider Imperium. The narrator is a little monotone and one-note, but it’s fitting once the realization of the Grey Knights’ form of communication sinks in.

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Great book; terrible narrator

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3 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
1 out of 5 stars
Historia
4 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 10-05-24

Rynn’s World tells the story of the Crimson Fists’ glorious last stand on their homeworld, the title of the book. Chapter Master Pedro Kantor and his Captains and their battle brothers, valiantly defending themselves and the civilians of Rynn’s World against an Ork WAAAAAAGH!

And the tone of voice for all of it, through the shock of planetary invasion, the kunnin’ brutality of the Orks, and the deaths of centuries old Chapter veterans — is Microsoft Sam Text-To-Speech.

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Awesome

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5 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
4 out of 5 stars
Historia
4 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 08-30-24

The Blood Angels half of the collection isn’t actually Blood Angels (with a small exception), it’s Flesh Tearers. The Dark Angels half is… interesting, and I probably wouldn’t recommend this to someone unfamiliar with either Chapter.

I very much enjoyed the voice performances of the narrators and voice actors (some of whom anyone who’s gone through other 40k audiobooks will recognize) regardless of the short story being read. The only slight annoyance I have is the way some characters’ names are pronounced, the worst being Master Belial (it’s Bel-i-all, not Belly-all).

All on all, if you like either Chapter, this collection of audio dramas is very good. 8/10 for mispronunciation of names and for being a tad oversaturated with the Flesh Tearers instead of Blood Angels.

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Interesting setting; uninteresting narrator

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2 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
1 out of 5 stars
Historia
2 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 08-24-24

I’m not a massive fan of post apocalyptic settings, especially not dystopian ones thrown on top. The setting is similar to the Metro series, which I like. However, instead of residing underground, Hell Divers takes place in the sky, with the titular characters jumping from an airship to the surface. Hence the name. An interesting choice for a rather bland setting, and honestly, a blander book. Maybe it’s just because it’s the first book?

On another note, I know it’s an audio book, but the writing (or script) just isn’t great. The author has an extreme tendency to over describe things, to the detriment of the current scene. It’s everywhere, and very distracting.


My biggest gripe with this audiobook is the narrator, and seeing that he does the rest of the series, he’s why I won’t be continuing it. He’s *very* one dimensional. The book has a fairly wide cast of characters - a gruff veteran and a young kid to name but two - and being set after the apocalypse, it hits every trope of being depressing and having those sad moments. The action scenes are narrated with the same monotone voice as emotional moments, which just takes away from the final product.

I give Hell Divers 2/5. The writing/script and the narrator heavily detract from the final score, but I think the setting itself is more interesting than typical post apocalyptic run off.

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Whelming

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2 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
3 out of 5 stars
Historia
2 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 08-04-24

Utterly indicative of the Carcharodons novels as a whole, Silent Hunters is… whelming. Nothing notable, nothing disappointing. Pure 40k bolter smut.

Like Red Tithe and Outer Dark, Silent Hunters follows the exiled Raven Guard Successor Chapter, the Carcharodon Astra (Space Sharks). The main character, a Chaplain (priest) whose name I won’t type because I will butcher it, is searching for a relic. Returning from Red Tithe is the Librarian.
The only two in the book with any personality. Their squad mates are blank slates with names mentioned less than 5 times a piece. I’m not searching for a Gaunts Ghosts, but this, was whelming. Like an impassioned home cooked meal, maybe with a cola, or a glass of water — you could eat more, but you don’t particularly want to.

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