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The Excoriators seem powerless to protect the small cemetery world of Certus Minor from the berserk World Eaters, but their salvation soon comes from a wholly unexpected quarter...Following the trajectory of a blood-red comet, the berserk World Eaters blaze a path of destruction across the galaxy in its wake. The small cemetery world of Certus Minor appeals to the Space Marines of the Excoriators Chapter for protection, but the force dispatched to deal with... more
Although the novel takes a while to get going, with the pace a little uneven, once you do get into it the pace just flies by at an unstoppable rate.
Full ReviewThe ending of the novel is solemn and well-written.
Full ReviewThe descriptive elements are pure Warhammer 40 000 and if you are new to the genre. . .I can imagine that it could throw you a bit. . .
Full ReviewThe only problem is that the story gets shoved to one side and you’re left with a whole load of detail.
Full ReviewAs with all things I’ve read that Rob has written: the story is simple, but it’s the telling that matters.
Full ReviewThe biggest draw of the novel is that Rob Sanders has succeeded so well in making the Excoriators such a distinct chapter from their other brethren.
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