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  • Eisenhorn: Warhammer 40,000, Book 1
  • By: Dan Abnett
  • Narrated by: Toby Longworth
  • Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (759 ratings)

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Xenos

By: Dan Abnett
Narrated by: Toby Longworth
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Publisher's Summary

Book 1 in the Eisenhorn series

Inquisitor Eisenhorn faces a vast interstellar cabal and the dark power of daemons, all racing to recover an arcane text of abominable power - an ancient tome known as the Necroteuch.

Listen to It Because:

The classic novel returns in a brand new edition. Inquisitor Eisenhorn gathers allies to unravel a conspiracy and hunt an alien threat. Relive the adventures of some of Warhammer 40,000's most beloved characters, or experience the beginning of Eisenhorn's remarkable adventures for the first time.

The Story:

The Inquisition moves amongst mankind like an avenging shadow, striking down the enemies of humanity with uncompromising ruthlessness. When he finally corners an old foe, Inquisitor Gregor Eisenhorn is drawn into a sinister conspiracy. As events unfold and he gathers allies - and enemies - Eisenhorn faces a vast interstellar cabal and the dark power of daemons, all racing to recover an arcane text of abominable power: an ancient tome known as the Necroteuch.

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Dan Abnett and Toby Longworth....master stroke

I would listen to Toby Longworth read the back of a cereal packet, but put in front of one of the most finely written and gripping Warhammer 40k novels by Dan Abnett, then you'll have me glued to my device for the duration. An absolute master class in both the detective and sci-fi genre. This first book introduces a host of deep and multifaceted characters that you cant help but want to get to know and get invested it. A great book and a great performance.

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Excellent Author and Narrator

I only wish they'd ramp up the budget, add a second narrator (female) to do the women's voices, then add SFX like a radio drama. But for a standard audio book, this one does very well. The female impersonation isn't terrible.

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Inquisition at its finest

Abnett captures the grim dark setting. Bureaucratic societies where everyone has an agenda. The utter dread of chaos. And the cleansing role of an inquisitor and the uniqueness in their individual methods. A great Warhammer novel, an even better sci-fi story.

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One of 40k best stories.

Highly recommended, By far one of my favourite stories within the 40k universe.

A great representation of the inquisitive struggle with the chaos faction.

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If you are wondering what is warhammer 40k

This is a great place to start, Eisenhorn is an inquisitor which is the imperium of man’s (humanity in 40k) secret police.

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sci fi detective drama at its finest

being a fan of warhammer 40k already means i already would like this kind of book but it really exceeded my expectations.
this is a book I will listen to over and over again. Dan Abnett writes intriguing stories that capture the every day grind for the imperiums most cunning heros.

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excellent intro to 40K

really strong entry for new readers for the 40K universe. really engaging, and excellent narration.

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This Book was too hard to follow.

This book has so much going on yet is boring, no real twists or clinches just a story about a boring guy on a quest.

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Great but odd quality audio

Another great book by Dan Abnett. I'll confess I was a little bored by the setting of the scene early in the book. The latter stage of the story more than makes up for it however.

The audio is less than ideal. It seems to be either too soft or too loud.

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wow

the beginning of the greatest book series ever IMO. such a sad and beautiful story

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