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Genefather

Warhammer 40,000

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Genefather

By: Guy Haley
Narrated by: John Banks
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A Warhammer 40,000 Audiobook

Archmagos Belisarius Cawl invites representatives from across the Imperium, hoping to secure their assistance in unlocking the secrets of the pylon network. Among the attendees, however, is an uninvited guest who may possess the only mind in the galaxy greater than that of the fabled Archmagos…

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The showdown of two much-loved characters finally occurs – Fabius Bile vs Belisarius Cawl. Each is a genius in their own right, and both are willing to do things most others won't to achieve their goals.

Which of these two megaminds will come out victorious?

THE STORY

In the hope of taming the Great Rift that divides the galaxy in two, Archmagos Belisarius Cawl invites representatives from across the Imperium to the artificial world of Pontus Avernes. Confident he can convince them of his genius, he must secure their assistance in unlocking the secrets of the pylon network – significant structures built by an ancient race that he believes can stave off the pull of the warp. But among the attendees is an uninvited guest: Fabius Bile himself.

The Pater Mutatis needs no validation of his genius and has his own agendas, the pursuit of which will bring about an epic confrontation of the galaxy’s greatest scientific minds – and from which only one can emerge victorious.

Written by Guy Haley. Narrated by John Banks. Run time 10hrs 15mins (approx).

©2023 Games Workshop Limited (P)2023 Games Workshop Limited
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The a genuinely fantastic book, seeing these two titans go head to head was worth the wait.

A solid 10/10

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Tsundere necron gf is a 10/10. Felt like the loyalists didn’t really die much. But i’ll always enjoy cawl antics.

I now have enough description of alpha primus to make a mini of him

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This is a solid story if a bit slow going. it has the usual flaw when two "geniuses" face off that neither comes off particularly clever. Still enjoyable.

A solid 40K story

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A good tale about the similarity between two opposing champions. Good to see the moustache twirling Bile have Cawl dance to his tune.

Disappointed in a lack of Fabulous Bill

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Great book about the work of Cawl during the indomitus era, looking forward to the next book.

Amazing

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