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Helsreach

By: Aaron Dembski-Bowden
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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When the world of Armageddon is attacked by orks, the Black Templars Space Marine Chapter are amongst those sent to liberate it. Chaplain Grimaldus and a band of Black Templars are charged with the defence of Hive Helsreach from the xenos invaders in one of the many battle zones.

But as the orks' numbers grow and the Space Marines' numbers dwindle, Grimaldus faces a desperate last stand in an Imperial temple. Determined to sell their lives dearly, will the Black Templars hold on long enough to be reinforced, or will their sacrifice ultimately be in vain?

©2010 Games Workshop Limited (P)2013 Games Workshop Limited

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A great stand alone.

ADB works his magic again.
An insightful look into a commander sent to his death in the defence of a doomed planet with
excellent insight into siege warfare and titans in the 40k universe

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A high standard for WH40k in popular fiction

If this is the standard of other WH40k books, I will be reading more of them. This is a phenomenal book!!!

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A modern Sci-Fi classic

Helsreach remains one of the best stories told about war as it impacts the Human (and Superhuman) condition.

Dembski-Bowden is able to Navigate the complexities of the unmatched Grimdark universe. The story is thrilling. Interesting and poignant in perfect balance.

Well acted by the ever excellent Jonathan Keeble this is a must for any 40K lore hound or new initiate alike I strongly recommend this audiobook.

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insight into the Reclusiarch

One of the best 40k novels & a fascinating look into a secretive chapter

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Perfect tale of the Black Templars and Armaggedon

Brilliantly narrated and a thrilling if depressing saga if war, triumph, nihilism and tragedy n the 41st Millenium.

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Fantastic story, fantastic performance.

ADB is one of the best writers in WH and the story of Grimaldus is easily one of the best in the universe.
Coupled with a fantastic reading by Jonathan Keeble, this is definitely one of the best WH40k books there is, and a fantastic audio book in turn.

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Yes it is that good

This is a good story of war and I am still trying to let it settle into my thoughts.
While not really liking the Templars I enjoyed the story of the war and how it went from the build up to the aftermath.
I can see why it is considered a must read for 40K fans

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Now I want a Black Templars army..

This author can do no wrong. He portrays space marines so grimly but with excellence.

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Another great story by ADB, but the audio volume was insanely low. Sound gets drowned out by people whispering 3 streets away.

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Great

Exceptional book with great narration. Easily one of my top 10 . . .. .

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