Release Date: 07/05/12
SYNOPSIS:
When the twisted Dark Mechanicus priests of the Bloodborn descend upon Quintarn, the Ultramarines are quick to move in defence of their prized agri-world. However, it soon becomes apparent that the planet’s fate will not be decided by the massed battle companies of the Space Marines, but by the actions of just one lowly sergeant – Torias Telion. A master marksman and Scout with a long history of service to the Chapter, Telion must now face the worst of the Bloodborn’s technological terrors and secure the city of Idrisia from the enemy advance, if the Ultramarines are to have any hope of prevailing against an enemy whose numbers swell with every victory.
REVIEW:
Another cracking audio book that brings together cracking vocal acting talent with the writing skills of Graham McNeill which presents the listener with a high octane story. As with the other audio titles its entertaining and will make a wonderful addition to any fans of the blood battlefield that are fighting it out on the table-top.
Add to this that it’s a great way to spend any kind of journey, will add extra layers to the Ultramarines and also give them a story of honour, bravery alongside a high cost victory which all in, will demonstrate that the audio books are going from strength to strength.
Release Date: 14/04/11
SYNOPSIS:
When Damnos is hit by cataclysmic earthquakes, an ancient force is awakened. Deep beneath the earth, the necrons rise from their slumber to decimate the human populace. All appears lost until salvation comes from the heavens - the Ultramarines brave an orbital bombardment to deploy their forces on Damnos, led by two legendary warriors - Captain Cato Sicarius and Chief Librarian Tigurius. They are the planet's last, great hope against the remorseless alien foes, but tensions within their ranks threaten to derail victory. As battle rages on Damnos, and the Ultramarines seek to defeat their soulless enemies, Tigurius receives a terrible vision - a vision telling of the death of a hero...
REVIEW:
The latest title in the Space Marines Battle series is one that will appeal to fans of fantasy alongside science fiction as the Ultramarines face off against the Undead Necrontyr.
Beautifully written, this no holds barred bloody struggle has a high price so the Emperor as the title feels like the opening skirmish in a multi-novel war. The pace is descent, the cast astounding and parts of the book felt like more than a tip of the hat to David Gemmell’s Drenai series.
Finally back that all up with Nick’s unique storytelling voice and it’s a satisfactory novel all round.
Release Date: 27/05/10
BOOK BLURB:
Having defeated the forces of the tau on the planet of Pavonis, Captain Uriel Ventris returns to Macragge. But war is unending in the life of a Space Marine, and Ventris finds himself thrust back into battle against the nemesis of the Ultramarines- the Iron Warriors, led by renegade Warsmith Honsou. Will Ventris be able to overcome his greatest test to emerge victorious, or will the Ultramarines suffer a disastrous defeat from which they might not recover?
REVIEW:
Having recently been part of the David Gemmell award, I’ve been chasing through my backlog of authors that I’ve enjoyed to see if I’ve missed any titles by the nominees. Alas, I was to discover that I’d forgotten about this offering from May so thought that I’d best read this sooner rather than later.
Whilst the Warhammer 40k Universe may not appeal to everyone, it’s a gritty, down and dirty WW1 type of struggle where mankind battles against not only itself but also xeno’s in an unprecedented scale. Graham writes about a group of super soldiers known as Space Marines and in particular one celebrates band of brothers known as the Ultramarines. It’s gritty with huge amounts of fire fight combat and a cast of characters that you keep a careful eye upon as this is a series that plays for keeps.
It’s inventive, it’s pretty bloody and if you put the futuristic angle to one side, a tale that will be enjoyed by many a war story reader.
