Horus Rising

The Horus Heresy, Book 1

By: Dan Abnett

Narrated by: Toby Longworth

It is the 31st millennium. Under the benevolent leadership of the Immortal Emperor, the Imperium of Man hasstretched out across the galaxy.

It is a golden age of discovery and conquest. But now, on the eve of victory, the Emperor leaves the front lines, entrusting the great crusade to his favourite son, Horus. Promoted to Warmaster, can the idealistic Horus carry out the Emperor's grand plan, or will this promotion sow the seeds of heresy amongst his brothers?

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The hope before the crash

This book isn’t so much a narrative plot where you have a conclusive beginning middle and end. It’s really a impression of the Imperium before the Heresy. To that end, it’s tinged with sadness as you know the inevitable conclusion. Still, a interesting read and would recommend.

Amazing story and good performance

Really enjoyed the story and going to continue.
The acting didn't always feel consistent but overall very enjoyable.

epic. large. huge.

authors voice really helps to add to the epicness that is the start of the series

Great narration and powerful worldbuilding story

This is just the first part of a long and epic tale of the Horus Heresy, and it does a damn good job start to finish of sowing the seeds and setting the stage for the later events that would shake the foundations of a universe.

Great listen. Plot start/finish were abrupt.

Fantastic performance, and a good book overall. My first read of these books, but i felt the start was rather abrupt. No deep intro to the setting or characters. The end also felt rushed. There was no climactic ending, but rather just a stop. Likely designed to lead quickly into the next book of the series.

The best

this is the first book I've ever listened to. and I must say it is pretty interesting, listening to a book.

Great Book.

This book is amazing. I really enjoyed the story and was transfixed the whole time. It has excellent character development.

What an introduction to the series

Despite the in medias res, this first book gives a good introduction to the WH30k universe. Well written characters, and a both tragical and wondrous story.

FOR THE EMPEROR!

Was a great introduction to a series that plays such a pivotal role in the Warhammer 40k universe.

Absolute banger

The audio was a little low, but the story and performance were otherwise excellent. Lubikahl(?)