Horus Heresy: The First Heretic

by Aaron Dembski-Bowden

English language

Published Aug. 26, 2010

ISBN:: 978-1-84416-884-2

(11 reviews)

Amidst the galaxy-wide war of the Great Crusade, the Emperor castigates the Word Bearers for their worship. Distraught at this judgement, Lorgar and his Legion seek another path while devastating world after world, venting their fury and fervour on the battlefield. Their search for a new purpose leads them to the edge of the material universe, where they meet ancient forces far more powerful than they could have imagined. Having set out to illuminate the Imperium, the corruption of Chaos takes hold and their path to damnation begins. Unbeknownst to the Word Bearers, their quest for truth contains the very roots of heresy...

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Sarja reviewed Horus Heresy: The First Heretic by Aaron Dembski-Bowden (The Horus Heresy, #14)

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4 stars

Much better than I first imagined. ADB is talented and there are quite a few juicy scenes in the book, of which the Emperor's descent to Monarchia remains a powerful impression.

"+Kneel+ it whispered with the power of a hammer to the forehead. There was no resisting. Muscles acted instantly, no matter that many hearts fought not to obey. Argel Tal was one of them. This was not fealty, nor worship, nor service. This was slavery, and his instincts rebelled at the enforced devotion even as he obeyed it.

One hundred thousand Word Bearers kneeled in the dust of the perfect city, rendered prone by the Imperial decree.

A Legion was on its knees."