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The Buried Dagger

The Horus Heresy, Book 54

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The Buried Dagger

By: James Swallow
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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The Horus Heresy Book 54

For long years, the Horus Heresy has ground on. Now, the Death Guard have been sent to begin the final battle. But Mortarion and his sons must face their gravest challenge first - for Nurgle has claimed them as his own, and he will not be denied....

After 54 books, the best-selling series is finally drawing to a close with a long-awaited story - the fall of the Death Guard into Nurgle's embrace as they make their way to start the Siege of Terra.

The skies darken over Terra as the final battle for the Throne looms ever closer.... As the Traitor primarchs muster to the Warmaster’s banner, it is Mortarion who is sent ahead as the vanguard of the Traitor forces. But as he and his warriors make way, they become lost in the warp and stricken by a terrible plague. Once thought of as unbreakable, the legendary Death Guard are brought to their knees. To save his Legion, Mortarion must strike a most terrible bargain that will damn his sons for eternity. Meanwhile, in the cloisters of Holy Terra, a plot is afoot to create sedition and carnage in advance of the Horus’ armies. Taking matters into his own hands, Malcador the Sigillite seeks to put a stop to any insurrection but discovers a plot that he will need all of his cunning and battle-craft to overcome.

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really great read, it's the best HH book James has written. Jonathan Keeble narrating the book make's it even better, he is the best HH narrator there is. he puts so much emotion and acting into the reading.

great, swallow's best book.

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Really enjoyed this one , highly recommend. The book was well paced and very entertaining. Narrator was exellent again.

One of the best

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One of the very best of the heresy series. Could not stop listening. Highly recommend

Absolutely fantastic

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Jonathan Keeble = Guaranteed Great Listen! Great insight into the death guard and their turning to the 'Grandfather'

Jonathan Keeble = Guaranteed Great Listen!

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Abosultely brilliant, awesome story, read so well again by Mr Keeble. Can't wait for the next book, terra awaits

Brilliance

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