Xenos

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Pub Date 18 Jun 2015 | Archive Date 31 May 2020
Black Library | Games Workshop

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Description

Book 1 in the Eisenhorn series

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.
 
Book 1 in the Eisenhorn series

The Inquisition moves amongst mankind like an avenging shadow, striking down the enemies of humanity with uncompromising ruthlessness. When he finally corners an old...

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ISBN 9781849708722
PRICE US$16.00 (USD)
PAGES 416

Average rating from 8 members


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I'm probably biased, but since the Eisenhorn Omnibus got me into WH40k, re-reading anything from that wonderful tome sends me back to the days when I was just dipping my toes into the grimdark future that awaits us all. Abnett is a master of his craft - his characters are so real, you partially expect to read about them in history textbooks, and his worldbuilding is in a league of its own. Definitely, definitely, definitely read Xenos, and then devour the rest of the stories of Eisenhorn, and then Ravenor, and then Gaunt and the Tanith First and Only, and then you'll be so far down the rabbit hole, you won't have any options but to keep digging into the worlds that Abnett has created and populated. Can't recommend this book enough.

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Being honest I really struggle with most books set in the Warhammer universe that deal with the Inquisition, it’s not that they are bad books it’s just I really don’t care about a bunch of zealots and fanatics, that said this anthology is very written and very well told and if religious bigotry is your thing then this is for you 😉

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Wow, what a fantastic book. Its very well written and a joy to read. Dan Abnett is on top form here.

I hadnt been that intrested with the inquisition as i thought them very boring and religiously biased. Dan has proven me very wrong.

This book does a fantatsic job of explaining the background and the inquisitions place in the warhammer universe. The characters are very well written and a joy to behold.

Well worth a read if you like anything related to wargammer 40k, the inquisition or sci-fi in general.

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I received this free book from Netgalley in exchange for a sincere review.

A quick reread of what I consider the best starting point for Warhammer 40k. This edition reads with a bit of more fluidity, either because I'm more familiar with the world or characters or because Abnett's writing needed some minimal fixing.

If you're interested in exploring this monumental universe, this is where I suggest you start, Eisenhorn is a well crafted character with clear goals and a very firm personality that will guide you through the Imperium of Man and beyond.

Honestly, as surprising as it may be, the start of Eisenhorn's adventures has become comfort food for me.

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Dan Abnett at it's best. I always go for Abnett books in the w40k in this universe not only because the usually are very rich on lore but because his writing is superb. This is the perfect example that a Warhammer novel is not a book only for geeks and nich readers. It is a very good book about treason, friendship, adventures, political issues and more. Very recomended.

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Dan Abnett is a powerhouse of the Black Library, I don’t think I’ve read any of his books and ever been disappointed. Eisenhorn, Inquisitor of the Imperium, cleansing daemons and evil from the universe. This adventure sees him hunting for a dark text, The Necrotuech, and it’s a race as other dark forces are on the search as well.

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