This is the 8th book in the Horus Heresy series, each book has been written by different author giving constant diversity to each book with a different style of writing each time. In this book the space marine chapter The Wordbearers are in the process of bringing vengeance to the Ultramarines, this epic tale is portrayed from both sides as the story progresses. There are many characters each with personalities that echo that of their chapters beliefs, this is shown at best at certain scenes allowing character development. Due to the nature of this story there is what some would say a lack of emotional depth, however any people that partake in the Warhammer ...  Read the complete review

The 'Horus Hersesy' saga continues with this, the eigth book in the series and the first to focus on the Ultramarines chapter, as the battle to avoid destruction at the hands of the treacherous Word Bearer legion. Horus' has made it clear tat he lies in open revolt to the Emperor and each of the Space Marine legions must now decide where their loyalties lie. The Ultramarines have long since declared their loyalty to the Emperor and when a small band of loyal Astartes learn that the Word Bearers intend to send a massive fleet to Ultramar and and destroy the home of the Ultra Marines, this small group is forced with an impossible decsion. How can so few be expected to ...  Read the complete review