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The First Heretic

The Horus Heresy, Book 14

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The First Heretic

By: Aaron Dembski-Bowden
Narrated by: Gareth Armstrong
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Amidst the galaxy-wide war of the Great Crusade, the Emperor castigates the Word Bearers for their worship.

Distraught at this judgement, Lorgar and his Legion seek another path while devastating world after world, venting their fury and fervour on the battlefield. Their search for a new purpose leads them to the edge of the material universe, where they meet ancient forces far more powerful than they could have imagined.

Having set out to illuminate the Imperium, the corruption of Chaos takes hold, and their path to damnation begins. Unbeknownst to the Word Bearers, their quest for truth contains the very roots of heresy.

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My first real experience of the Horus Herecy!

I found myself thoroughly invested in the characters, who by their very nature have huge shades of grey dictated by their faith, wether warranted or not. I've had to take a star off due to a "flash forward" which at one point made me think that tracks were missing until things slotted back into place. My only regret is that I should've really started with "Horus Rising" but the writer placed enough word building and background detail here for me to learn from it quickly.

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satisfying end to the prelude

a story narrated by a man who says words that form a story about things

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A great addition to the Horus Heresy

a solid return to form for the series after the very disappointing Thousand Sons.
Great narration and an interesting well written cast of characters make this a great listen.
Adds great detail to the HH series.
Recommended

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Masterpiece

Honestly such a thrill ride and joy to read/listen to characters are amazing and the ties to earlier books are such cool moments. Could not recommend enough!

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ADB excelling yet again

I don't know how hard he works to write books this good, but it's worth it.

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The First Heretic

hard to make out what the daemons were saying at times. whispers too quiet,

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a bit disappointed

strangely, I found this difficult to follow. that said, it's a good installment and worthy of the series.

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audio way to quiet

the audio for this book is way way way to quiet, great book none the less

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bloody awsome and a good start for any 40k reader

been into 40k for 15 years now , but this was my first audio book, did not disappoint, and loved a deeper look into how possession works in 40k

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Outstanding

Loved every minute, even though the characters themselves, infuriated me. As in every audio book of the heresy, my only disappointment is in the weak portrayal of the primarchs, but no unedited voice could ever really do it justice.

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