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Ashes of the Imperium

The Horus Heresy: The Scouring, Book 1

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Audiobook 1 in the Scouring Series

As the Siege of Terra ends, there are many loose ends – Traitors trying desperately to escape, a monumental vacuum of power to fill, and a crumbling galactic government to see to. Those who hold on to power must decide how to wield it, and a new structure must be put in place, all while desires to exact vengeance run high.

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It's the beginning of an epic series. Find out what happens after the cataclysmic events of the Horus Heresy, as an unsteady Imperium must find its footing and learn how to exist without the guidance of the Emperor.

THE STORY
Horus is dead. Terra lies in ruins. The Emperor is silent. Amid the rubble of the Palace, shell-shocked survivors emerge into the light of an uncertain dawn. New powers are present now, ones that have travelled the length of the galaxy to bring salvation to the Imperium, though they are as readily cast as usurpers as redeemers. The survivors of the Traitors’ Grand Armada, now scattered and desperate to escape vengeance, are riven with doubt and dissension, and their gods too are silent. Amid all the grief and confusion, some hopeful souls believe the war to be over and an era of renewal just ahead. But wiser heads know that this war can never end, and that the only question remaining is who shall rise to power within the perilous new age, and who shall fall.

Written by Chris Wraight. Narrated by Jonathan Keeble. Runtime 15 hours and 28 minutes approx.

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Science Fiction Space Opera War Siege
Political Thriller • Compelling Storyline • Fantastic Narration • Interesting Plot • Shocking Twist • Lore Additions

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I really like the fight with Prato and Kirya I like they both talked a lot of smack about each other and their current situation.

I like the contrast perspective’s of the retaking of Luna.

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Excellent start to a new era. I you liked the siege or the heresy keep going.

Fantastic

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Waited a long time for this one. Definitely worth it.
Sets the stage for the next 30k saga and builds the world for the 40k setting we all know and dread.

Plus, a Heresy-era book read by Keeble? Sign me up.


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The battle for Luna felt a little rushed.

So it begins (again)

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Loved the subtle hints at what is to come, The enemies of the Imperium have nowhere to run. The suspense of what happens to the Primarchs still loyal has me hyped for the upcoming books!

The Beginning of the Long War

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I was promised werewolves . Where are the words that are sashed to the site early. Were we this close t

The lack of werewolves.

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