Horus Rising
By Dan Abnett
- Release Date: 2014-04-24
- Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Description
What can be said about Horus Rising that hasn’t been said before? The Horus Heresy was a brand new venture, and had it not been for Dan’s masterful portrayal of the Warmaster as a force for good, the series might not have taken off in the way did.
The Story
At the dawn of the 31st millennium, the Imperium of Man has reasserted its dominance over the galaxy. It is a golden age of rediscovery and conquest, and the Emperor’s Great Crusade has placed his superhuman primarch sons at the head of the mighty Space Marine Legions – the most powerful military force ever assembled. Newly promoted to serve as the Emperor’s Warmaster, the idealistic Horus now stands above his brothers, even as the Crusade enters what must surely be its final stages and dark, cosmic truths begin to reveal themselves. Far beyond the alien threat of malignant xenos breeds or rogue human civilisations, a war now looms that could threaten the final extinction of mankind... The first novel in the epic series, detailing the fall of mankind at the peak of the Great Crusade. Warmaster Horus leads his Legion in the name of the Emperor... but for how long?
Reviews
Amazing
5By meow_ciferAn amazing first book to start my 40K journey. 100% addictedPhenomenal Start to the Heresy Series
5By GroothuisAmazing book. Was captivated start to finish. I loved getting to know the characters and was sad when I had to close the book.They literally doubled the prices for all in the series..
1By rtatluriThey cost 7.99. Just buy the physical copyBravo.
5By WoodsmanjoshIncredible, well written. Inspiring. If you like this, check out Gaunts Ghosts and Eisenhorn.Personality
5By c.m.greerThis book is terrific. Dramatic, powerful, and engrossing. It really gives the 30th milenia personality. $16 is a bit steep though.Save money, buy the hardcopy.
1By Big Ben PDXDon’t get me wrong, I love Dan Abnett and I love this series. I own the whole series at home and like most people, I am starting to slowly transition a lot of what I have to digital copies so I can take my library with me. But double the cost of a physical copy? I don’t think so. The whole point of a digital copy is it’s supposed to be less costly on both the customer and the retailers side. This is blatent price gouging. If you you’re looking for a good copy of the book and want the best bang for your buck, check out some good used copies on Amazon or Powell’s. $5 a copy vs $16. Do the math.Rating of ebook not novel
1By The Weirding WayThe story is great and the universe is better. In this case, the value simply isn't there for the price they're asking. The price hike seems to be a way to standardize sales from Black Library. It's terribly disappointing and not at all in line with the market.Great book...don't buy
1By Ryan ChrisDon't buy....Price gouging galore....an ebook should never be more than a print edition.Never... Come on now (Games Workshop/Black library) give up the margin... or at least sell a bundle pack on iTunes...for the price of a print edition $7.99 not $15.99...you greedy idiots!!!!Great story, outrageous price
1By BadmonkeycwDon't get me wrong, Horus Rising is probably one of my all time favorite reads. I will probably read the cover right off my paperback edition of his awesome tale. However, Black Library's continued ramping up the prices for all their books is getting too painful to ignore. Reprinting short stories from anthologies as stand alone hard cover books. The reprinting and repricing of the original paperbacks at $16 it's just too much. I'd rather just get a replacement from Amazon or a brick and mortar store worst case. Buyer beware when buying new horus heresy novels. Double check the page count. You may be buying less than 150 pages of book for 14$WTH?
1By Batory0022Don't buy...price recently doubled over original price with nothing new...just Black Library price gouging its customers....Heresy
5By RhothyThis book was my first expedition into the 40k books pre heresy and it was great. I love the way that the war master and his primarchs are each very distinguished well thought through developed characters. I can't wait to start on the next oneGREAT
5By 1554Well written, I only caught two typos. Engaging story.Amazing!!!!!!
5By Kyle JacobsonIt's just amazing!!!!Beginnings
5By jesterjaceI've been read Dan's inquisitor and Ghost series but wanted to see how the Imperium came to know the powers of Chaos. What a great way to start the saga that defines the 40k omniverse. There's just enough in this first novel to whet the appetite; just enough that you have to jump straight into the next one immediately. Even knowing what will eventually take place, I can't help but be wrapped up in the 'how' of it all. The Warmaster is kind, noble, merciful, and to be perfectly honest...lovable. He's the perfect son, the Emperor's chosen. How did he become twisted with such counsel as the Mournival? What is it that finally persuades him to take up arms against his father? How can he fall from such lofty heights? Thanks, Dan, I'm hooked.Not poor fan fiction
4By NotahiroIt was with great trepidation that I downloaded and started reading Horus Rising by Dan Abnett. It is in very rare cases that I read licensed properties. All too often these books are cash grabs, with weak plots, poor characters, and just plain bad! This is not the case with Horus Rising. This book is the first book in a very long series that (spoilers!) tell the story of Horus's fall from being the Imperium's greatest hero to becoming the person that almost destroys the empire. Mr. Abnett has an excellent grasp on the 40K universe and crafts an excellent story displaying the glory of the Adeptus Astartes. He lays the space marines out as an unstoppable force for good, but subtly and carefully shows their cracks and weaknesses. The reader is discovering the full dangers of the 40K universe along with the main characters. This makes for interesting reveals, good suspense and an exciting book. It is not all bolter fire, spinning chain swords and unending fight scenes. This is solid gothic science fiction written by someone who has as much affection for the subject matter as his audience. I'm in the for next 18 books!It begins!
5By Bozz988True to an Abnett novel, you will be rooted to the words. This novel gives an in-depth, controversial look to the Astartes loyalty that will forever stick in your mind.40k Perfect
5By N'tanielThis is, by far, one of the best sci-fi novels I have read to date. As a fan of the 40k universe, TT and rts, it is nice to read about the stories and see them done well.Luprical !
5By LegendaryCCFrom a person just getting their taste of the warhammer universe, this book was amazing start to finish. I highly recommend it to anyone that enjoys fiction.Amazing
5By DiabloFanBoyDan is amazing as are all of his books.
