My brother, my enemy has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Jun 30, 2017 battle for the abyss was the first warhammer 40k book i ever read and i enjoyed it greatly. Im pretty excited for this book as it has the word bearers properly in it. The plot focuses on a race between the ultramarines and wordbearers legions to save or destroy ultramar. The horus heresy 08 warhammer battle for the abyss req ben counter audio book torrent free download, 84692. Not only the loyalist are invincible gods of battle, killing word bearers by the score with a kitchen knife, but also in general the scenes were ill set. Heres a filler book in the horus heresy where literally nothing in it matters. This is said to be one of the worst hh books so lets see if that is true. For me the first three were probably the best, garviel loken was a pretty interesting protagonist, a high ranking astarte with an almost academic curiosity about the world and a tendency towards serious questioning of his on fulgrim, i remember rather enjoying it and starting to warm to of all people lucius who seems to. Battle for the abyss is a novel by ben counter, and the eighth book in the horus heresy series. Battle for the abyss 8 spiked antenna towers punched outward from multitudinous subdecks, interspersed with further weapon arrays and torpedo bays.
Battle for the abyss continues the epic tale of the horus heresy, a galactic civil war that threatened to bring about the extinction of humanity. Now that the news of horuss treachery is in the open, a time of testing has come. Dragons, magicians, and the cruel alfar have advanced far into the kingdom girdlegard, ruthlessly seizing vast areas of land. A true publishing phenomenon precedentsetting when each. We all like the idea of saving a bit of cash, so when we found out how many good quality used products. There has been no word from the courageous warrior tungdil since the bitter struggle at the black abyss. The furious abyss is this amazing superweapon that shows up for one book and accomplishes nothing because all the bad guys are incompetent. Book 8 features some quite impressive space battles, showdowns between individuals and plenty of warp drama. Aug 28, 2014 ben counter is one of black librarys most popular warhammer 40,000 authors, with two horus heresy novels to his name galaxy in flames and battle for the abyss. Well, the warnings about this book are loud and clear. Very minimal writing or notations in margins not affecting the text.
I read this after having read legion, know no fear, and prospero burns, a trifecta written by abnett that was generally outstanding particularly know no fear and legion. The opulence, the conceit, the blind belief, the intoxication of power, as well as the partnerships with devils its all revealed right here. Ben counters battle for the abyss is definitely lesser 30k. As horus deploys his forces, a small band of loyal space marines from disparate legions learn that a massive enemy armada is. Aug 04, 2008 buy battle for the abyss the horus heresy by counter, ben from amazons fiction books store. My brother, my enemy books tagline battle for the abyss is the eighth volume in the horus heresy series of novels. Early in the heresy, the traitor word bearers legion is tasked with organising and leading the invasion. Unless they can intercept and destroy it, the ultramarines may suffer a blow from which they will never recover. Battle for the abyss is the 8th book in the famous dystopian science fiction series, horus heresy. Battle for the abyss 8 the horus heresy by counter, ben and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Battle for the abyss audiobook ben counter audible.
Warhammer 40k battle for the abyss audiobook page 4. Horus heresy battle for the abyss ben counter hardback black. Oct 06, 20 battle for the abyss, truly beyond words. Battle for the abyss is no doubt the best book in the horus heresy series. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Antiges, standing alongside his fellow battle brother, made a face. This is hardly a story, basically a battle that goes on until it becomes incredibly tedious. Battle for the abyss was the first warhammer 40k book i ever read and i enjoyed it greatly. The roots of the legions turning against their brothers. Warhammer 40k battle for the abyss audiobook stream. Battle for the abyss does a good job of showing the budding mindset of the chaos forces. Not only the loyalist are invincible gods of battle, killing word bearers by the score with a kitchen.
Read battle for the abyss by ben counter available from rakuten kobo. Read download battle for the abyss pdf pdf book library. Battle for the abyss i found to be an entertaining novel, but not the best of the series so far. Now that news of horuss treachery is in the open, a time of testing has come. Battle for the abyss is the eighth volume in the horus heresy series of novels. It was written by ben counter and was published in august 2008. An ancient history graduate and avid miniature painter, he lives near portsmouth, england. Battle for the abyss the horus heresy book 8 ebook.
The characters are well written, and i was entertained, when the four legions came together for a cause. Following on from legion comes battle for the abyss by ben counter. The horus heresy ben counter battle for the abyss my brother, my enemy v1. Apr 28, 2016 the book begins with the enormous starship furious abyss being launched from orbit around saturn, with the mission to destroy macragge. He is the author of the sixvolume soul drinkers series and the grey knights omnibus. It was the greatest and largest vessel ever forged, unique in every way and powerful be.
The horus heresy ser battle for the abyss by ben counter. Bookclubbing battle for the abyss the horus heresy. Book 008 battle for the abyss by ben counter august 2008 book 009 mechanicum by graham mcneill december 2008 book 010 tales of heresy by various authors, edited by nick kyme and lindsey priestley anthology april 2009 book 011 fallen angels by mike lee july 2009 book 012 a thousand sons by graham mcneill march 2010. Theres some really cool scenes of void battle, travel through the warp the psykerbomb was awesome, but ultimately its just not very interesting as a book. Loyalties are tested and every murderous whim indulged as the emperors children take their first steps down the road to true corruption a road that will ultimately lead them to the killing fields of isstvan v. Do you need to read battle for the abyss before know no fear. I went in with very, very low expectations and sometimes this enables the opportunity to see the good in something terrible. The opulence, the arrogance, the blind faith, the intoxication of power, and the alliances with demons its all shown here. Battle for the abyss book by ben counter official publisher page.
Battle for the abyss gets bashed often, but it did bring. Theres a plan in motion to wipe out a large part of the legion and this is kicked off with an ultramarine ship being destroyed in space and nobody knowing what happened. Counter at least in this book deals in much broader brushstrokes than abnetts subtleties. Battle for the abyss novel warhammer 40k lexicanum. Some legions have already declared allegiance to the warmaster, while the loyalty of the others lies firmly with the emperor.
One of the traitor legions, the word bearers, lead by the religious zealot primarch lorgar aurellian who worships the four malevolent chaos. The origins of the legions turning against their bros. Aug 26, 2014 unless they can intercept and destroy it, the ultramarines may suffer a blow from which they will never recover. Fair greetings, cestus, said the wolf guard, when he was up, crushing cestus in a mighty bear hug. Book eight in the new york times bestselling series now that the news of horuss treachery is in the open, a time of testing has come. Battle for the abyss gets bashed often, but it did bring us. Book eight in the new york times bestselling series. Battle for the abyss paperback the horus heresy book 8.
The horus heresy 08 warhammer battle for the abyss req. Fulgrim, primarch of the emperors children, leads his warriors into battle against a vile alien foe, unaware of the darker forces that have already set their sights upon the imperium of man. Battle for the abyss by ben counter 2008, mass market at the best online prices at ebay. Battle for the abyss, volume 8 horus heresy by ben counter. Ben counter battle for the abyss audiobook warhammer 40k.
The other ultramarine backed away a step and nodded. Its not absolutely necessary to understand knf, but its definitely not as bad as people say. Part sink the bismark, part the guns of navarone, and all schlock ben counter has brought us the latest installment in black librarys. Ben counter battle for the abyss audiobook warhammer.
About the author ben counter is fast becoming one of the black libraryos most popular authors. I have read it eagerly when it came out and i have even borrowed the audio version need my fix when i paint and i have listened to all bl audiobooks so far, but in truth i disliked both. Nov 04, 2020 battle for the abyss takes place as the horus heresy is kicking off, sides have been picked and the word bearers are tasked with the destruction of the ultramarines. Encountering an ultramarines warship by chance, the fist of macragge, the abyss destroys it en route to its target but an astropathic death scream alerts loyalists on the vangelis star port to whats happened. If you enjoyed, galaxy in flames, you will like this. Words of lorgars choosing were engraved on the pages in letters many metres high. Battle for the abyss, the horus heresy by ben counter. A monumental work acclaimed as agenuine masterpiece l. Some legions have already declared their allegiance to the warmaster, while the loyalty of others lies firmly with the emperor. Disposable characters, grandiose language, little advancement of the overall heresy storyline. The ships ribbed belly shimmered like oil and was replete with dozens of fighter hangars. Battle for the abyss by ben counter, paperback barnes. Book 8 a horus heresy novel as horus deploys his forces, a small band of loyal space marines from disparate legions learn that a massive enemy armada is heading to ultramar, home of the ultramarines, headed by the most destructive starship ever constructed. Battle for the abyss by ben counter book eight in the new york times bestselling seriesnow that the news of horuss treachery is in the open, a time of testing.
The action, suspense, space combat, fighting daemons, a plot in which a small band of rebels have to destroy a huge planetkilling super battleship before it destroys an important planet which gave me fond memories of a new hope etc. Battle for the abyss ebook by ben counter 9780857870339. Ben counter is one of black librarys most popular warhammer 40,000 authors, with two horus heresy novels to his name galaxy in flames and battle for the abyss. Battle for the abyss book by ben counter thriftbooks. Up you get, said cestus, hauling brynngar to his feet. Imo battle for the abyss is the worst hh book to date. Battle for the abyss does a great work of revealing the budding way of thinking of the mayhem forces.
Adkiel, fleet captain, furious abyss b aelanos, assaultcaptain, furious abyss i kthalon, brotherchaplain, furious abyss r eskiel, sergeantcommander, furious abyss m alforian, weapon master, furious abyss u ltis, battle brother the mechanicum of mars k elborh al, fabricator general g ureod, magos, furious abyss the space wolves legion b. Battle for the abyss follows the desperate attempts of a small brotherhood of astartes and other imperials to avert the destruction of the ultramarine chapter by the. Buy battle for the abyss online of indias largest online book store, only genuine products. Buy battle for the abyss books online at best prices in india from. Do you need to read battle for the abyss before know no. It is about horus plans to wipe out his enemies, the ultramarines. The horus heresy 08 warhammer battle for the abyss. Most books that reference that ship usually also contain a small paragraph explaining that entire book. Some legions have already declared allegiance to the warmaster. Why did battle for the abyss get such a bad reception. So with the help of the traitorous technology priests of mars that have actually sided with horus, lorgar sends out a substantial battleship filled with fanatical members of his legion to release a surprise attack on. So with the help of the traitorous technology priests of mars that have actually sided with horus, lorgar sends out a substantial battleship filled with fanatical members of his legion to release a surprise attack on macragge, the ultramarines residence globe. Tag our instagram account and you could see your miniatures on the games workshop website.
Encountering and destroying an ultramarines ship at the beginning of its maiden voyage leads to a ragtag coalition of astartes from four different legions following the immense ship into the warp world. Better than that they are gearing up to kick ultramarines ass. The fate of the dwarves greater phoenix digital library. Sep 01, 2011 commanding the most powerful human warship ever built, the furious abyss, a detachment of word bearers are directed to spearhead the attack. I read all the books in 2010 and thought they were wellwritten, and really showcased the writers ability to develop a great plot line and carry it on through several volumes.
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