Legion - Dan Abnett

Legion. ===== A war novel that follows the 'Astartes' Brotherhood. They are officially Alpha Legion but they often have their own agenda to follow. They are currently on the world of Nurth and fighting once again in the 'Pacification Campaign'. They are up against overwhelming odds but that is something they are used to and Horus their leader will come up with innovative and surprising ideas to thwart the massive forces arrayed against them. They are backing the true Imperial forces but questions over their loyalty to the core are now being asked. Can they really be trusted or are they doing something more than just flank the enemy, what are ...  Read the complete review

Legion. Author Dan Abnett. A short review today. Synopsis: ~~~~~~~ The story is set on the world of Nurth, fully 2 years before the 'Heresy' and before Horus becomes the Warmaster. The book follows the exploits of the Space Marines, Alpha Legion, and their crucial role within the war of compliance, or 'Pacification Campaign', as they arrive on Nurth to back up and support the Imperial Army. Can Alpha Legion be trusted? Can the Space Marines trust each other? And who has been sent with a secret message to the Primarch of the legion and what will that request mean to the legion? Alpha ...  Read the complete review