Cadian Blood

Warhammer 40,000

By: Aaron Dembski-Bowden

Narrated by: Michael Geary

An Astra Militarum Novel

When the Imperial shrine world of Kathur is blighted by Chaos, the brave Guardsmen of Cadia are sent to reclaim it. Yet, they cannot imagine what lies ahead...

Listen to it because....

Aaron Dembski-Bowden's first novel, Cadian Blood is a Black Library classic, pitting a force of plucky Guardsmen from Cadia against a zombie apocalypse.

The story:

When the Imperial shrine world of Kathur is blighted by Chaos, the brave Guardsmen of Cadia are sent to reclaim it. The plague of Nurgle has set in deeply on the planet, forcing the Cadians into battle with an innumerable legion of the infected. In the midst of battle, Captain Parmenion Thade is thrust into an unlikely commanding role. Yet he cannot imagine what lies ahead on Kathur, and just how important it will be to ensure victory there.

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A little simplistic, throwback to the old books

I would have liked a little more meat on the bones for this book. Introducing interesting characters just to kill them off is annoying. Telling me that certain characters die in the future is annoying, and using big named bad guys who can’t possibly fail in a meaningful way because they are cornerstones of the lore is a strange choice. The twist at the end was delightful, but it was juxtaposed with what was basically a straight line of a story.

What A IG Novel Should Feel Like

Overwhelming odds, insane Leadership decisions, Space Marines are there and sufficiently awesome, but do not steal the spotlight. Nurgle is always a fun antagonist, and I liked how Typhus was there as a looming threat. It may sound stupid, but the wins of the Guard felt earned - that is how humanity in 40k can overcome the awful threats from everywhere. Dogged determination and simply having more bodies to throw at a problem then the enemy.

ABD & Geary Deliver Big TIme

Cadians against the odds in a Nurgle apocalypse, Captain Thade being an absolute legend, Death Guard and Raven Guard drama. What's not to love? "Shut up Tan" <3

Ice in the veins

1000 went in 30 came out
Average day in the guard

Great book it gave a great idea of the Cadian mindset too

DAMN A.D.B. BACK AT IT AGAIN FOR THE FANS

I found the story engrossing and enjoyable. The intrigue and drama always get me. Love when 40k fiction includes a cross section of the human condition.