Galaxy in Flames: The Horus Heresy, Book 3

I haven’t started the 4th book but this book is written in such a way that I would say it ends the trilogy that is the first three books. This book is amazing, usually it takes me a week or so to finish a book (usually becuase of work, kids, school, video games, etc) but with this book the moment I opened it I couldn’t put it down. Finished it in about 3 days. The first 2 hours heresy books are both good but the real worth was it leading up to this book.

It's Warhammer 40k, It's the Horus Heresy. If you don't have this in your life, then you are living a colorless existence because after reading these books, you will both be enthralled by the world, the overall themes and the characters. . .you will be oh-so-glad that you don't live in that universe after you close that book. It's amazing.

This work is the third book in the growing series telling the tale of the Horus Heresy, a pivotal historical event in Games Workshop's Warhammer 40K fictional universe. Most of the characters from the first two novels carry through to this one: Garviel Lorken and Tarik Torgaddon of the Sons of Horus, Saul Tarvitz of the Emperor's Children, Nathanial Garro of the Death Guard, and Kyril Sindermann the remembrancer. In addition, we get appearances by a number of primarchs and other dramatis personae recognizable from the tabletop game. I have been critical of Ben Counter's work in the past, which has been short on plot even though he typically writes good action scenes. However, in this work he surpasses his earlier efforts, providing excellent character interaction worthy of Abnett along with solid action sequences throughout. Instead of writing bad, difficult to believe "seduction by the Warp" scenes, which tripped up Graham McNeill in the second book, he presents much of it after the fact as loyalist characters question how it all could have gone so wrong so fast - and does it well. The plot focuses on the few individuals who resist the growing tide of corruption with the Crusade, and does a credible job continuing the outstanding development started by Dan Abnett in Horus Rising. Counter follows them through the battles and conflicts that he writes so well, but still does a surprisingly solid job at depicting the creep of injustice and tyranny through Horus' forces. The weakest portion of the book is the ending, which ham-handedly forces things into position for the next author in the series (Flight of the Eisenstein by James Swallow), as well as inducing a cliffhanger of sorts. In short: generally well written and entertaining throughout, it's well worth a read for any fan of 40K novels. As an added bonus, it took away the bad taste left in my mouth after finishing False Gods.

Arrived in mint condition, exactly like I’d hoped. Also, an excellent read.

this books is just mind blowing, for every fan of WH40K universe, this is a must have. describe so well the battles in Istvaan system that you almost can see the epic battle images. a book full of action, maybe a little lack of gore and butchery since Angron, Kharn and his fellas make some appearances, but its ok. was almost so good as the first one. some guy complains about was not well written, the dramatis personae, etc, etc. well, If I want to read Shakespeare, I will buy Shakespeare. this book is something like the action part of the other two. Horus Rising and False God set all the context for this one which in fact must be longer and cover more battles, butchery, etc, you know what I mean, in the past everybody ask how could be those battles on Istvaan where the ubber marines become traitors, where the now Chaos marines used to be loyalist, how could be wear a super power armor and be bombarded by Melta Lances, Toxic Bombs and all the paraphernalia that now is know as Exterminatus. just so exciting. and of course, prepares you for the next book and the continuity of the story but for me at least, makes a good parallel story where some of the loyalist marines of the traitors legions could survive, and even find his way out of the planet. of course they will not fall in chaos but they will not be stupid so, no back home and be slaughtered for the imperium. perfect fluff for a renegade chapter, but oh well, those are ideas that I'm cooking for my minis. the thing is, until now this is the second best book from the saga until I read (I'm a little late, I'm reading Legion), I just can't wait when BL release the book of the battle on Terra. =D

If you're reading this for the first time I envy you. For the longest time I've questioned whether hours was mislead or misunderstood. I still don't have all the data (I haven't read past here yet) but this book made me hate hours in a good way, he's meant to catch flack for his heresy.

Love this book series.

In a galaxy where there is no black and white - really only the blackness of one or many egos in constant battle this book pulls no punches and lays it all bare. The “why” of it all reads like death filled poetry of betrayal after betrayal. The action is great. In a series like this where bolters and lasguns and chain sword fights are common, each assault, battle, and duel still feels fresh and exciting. There are enough twists and turns to both fulfill the foreshadowing but not make what happens next obvious. At this point of my reading there are 40+ books and I will keep reading until it becomes stale. I hope it never gets stale!

Great story and a perfect follow on the story gets bigger and better

As pictured, great quality product, writing is superb

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The product arrived in good condition and the book itself is a masterpiece.

Hat Buchstaben, die kombiniert Wörter ergeben, woraus sich ein Text zusammensetzt. Ganz wie vermutet👍