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The Buried Dagger

The Horus Heresy, Book 54

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The Buried Dagger

By: James Swallow
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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The Horus Heresy Book 54

For long years, the Horus Heresy has ground on. Now, the Death Guard have been sent to begin the final battle. But Mortarion and his sons must face their gravest challenge first - for Nurgle has claimed them as his own, and he will not be denied....

After 54 books, the best-selling series is finally drawing to a close with a long-awaited story - the fall of the Death Guard into Nurgle's embrace as they make their way to start the Siege of Terra.

The skies darken over Terra as the final battle for the Throne looms ever closer.... As the Traitor primarchs muster to the Warmaster’s banner, it is Mortarion who is sent ahead as the vanguard of the Traitor forces. But as he and his warriors make way, they become lost in the warp and stricken by a terrible plague. Once thought of as unbreakable, the legendary Death Guard are brought to their knees. To save his Legion, Mortarion must strike a most terrible bargain that will damn his sons for eternity. Meanwhile, in the cloisters of Holy Terra, a plot is afoot to create sedition and carnage in advance of the Horus’ armies. Taking matters into his own hands, Malcador the Sigillite seeks to put a stop to any insurrection but discovers a plot that he will need all of his cunning and battle-craft to overcome.

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Fast moving Mortarion/Death Guard Origin story tied into the calm before the storm hits Terra. As usual Jonathan Keeble does a great job of narrating and it is a solid if not spectacular job by James Swallow.

Great stuff if you love the Death Guard

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Pleasantly surprised how well performed. Nurgle is love, Nurgle is life.

interesting to see the origins of the Grey Knights as well as the death Death Guard. on to more of the black library's collection

Grandfathers blessings + knights errant

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This is without a doubt one of my favorite books in the series now! Beautiful narrator, the story is amazing, and it is a perfect setup for the siege! Would absolutt reccomend!

Insanley good!

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The end of the Heresy series is somewhat slow, cautious at first, dealing with Mortarion's history as much as his current role in preparing for the Siege of Terra. Its a long read but worthwhile, and after years of waiting we're finally given the coda to Flight of the Eisenstein. Don't go in expecting a series of battles and clever set-ups: this book is a fitting reward for those who've invested the years reading one of the greatest sci-fi series ever written. Slow burn, but worth savouring.

My my, what an ending

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Fantastic. I was enthralled with this one.
Malcador was class as always.
Great lead up to the finale.

One of the best

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The narrator was more than compitant. It was easy to differentiate between the characters. I enjoyed learning so much new lore. If I have a critique, it's the lack of Primarch combat. overall a sound novel.

Mortarion is a beast!

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The forming of both the Death Gaurd and the Gray Knights. what's not to like!

A great listen

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great what a story and to find where then deathguard actually came about love it

brilliant

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A very good book filled woth grotesque imagery and gives a good insight into the death guard.... but a weird choice to end the Horus Heresy on. Personally, I'd have had this towards the end then finished on Praetorian of Dorn.

Great Deamon voices

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Exciting, captivating and brilliantly voiced. Great story telling and great insight into how the death guard and grey knights began their joinery.

A must have

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