Blood of Asaheim

Warhammer 40,000

By: Chris Wraight

Narrated by: Andrew James Spooner

A Space Wolves Novel

Sent to defend an important shrine world against the plague-ridden Death Guard, the Space Wolves clash with pious allies who see them as little better than the enemy they fight.

Liston to it because....

It's a fresh look at the Space Wolves, focusing on pack dynamics and their relationship with the wider Imperium—plus, of course, plenty of savage action!

The story:

The feral warrior-kings of Fenris, the Space Wolves are the sons of Leman Russ. Savage heroes, few can match their ferocity in battle.

After half a century apart, Space Wolves Ingvar and Gunnlaugr are reunited. Sent to defend an important shrine world from the plague-ridden Death Guard, the Grey Hunters clash with the pious Sisters of Battle—who see the Space Wolves as little better than the enemy they fight. As enemies close in around them and treachery is revealed, Gunnlaugr and his warriors must hold the defenders together—even as hidden tensions threaten to tear their pack apart.

Written by Chris Wraight. Narrated by Andrew James Spooner. Run time approx. 13 hours 39 mins.

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I hope there's a sequel

normally don't like reading space wolf stories because I find them to be a tad contrived. However, this one is pretty solid.. Space Wolves versus plague Marines actually works out pretty well. The chapter's history with the sisters of battle is also interesting, and I can't wait to see how they Move with it. I think it's a pretty solid read, whether you're a wolf fan or not.

Space Wolves are back

I really enjoyed this book. Lots of action. Lots of digging into the lore. Enjoy.

The narrator nailed this performance!

I have always loved Chris Wraight's novels about the Space Wolves. Especially, the Battle of the Fang. Blood of Asaheim brings back the enormous suspense and the intensity I felt when I read the Battle of the Fang for the first time. And that was more than a decade ago! Truly an exciting novel to listen to and easily my favorite, thanks to Chris' writing skills and Andrew James Spooner's voice talent!

Lore

The interplay between Space Wolf and Deathwatch service was interesting and enjoyable. I’m a fan of Deathwatch and of the Vlka Fenryka so the story was intriguing; while also being a Vlka Fenryka story. You know; honor, death, glory, hope, blood-frenzy, and the brotherhood / oaths they’re bound to. All around good time.

Just great

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this story very much. The narrator completely drew me in with his mastery of inflections and emotion for each character. I will keep an eye out for the next book. Thank you