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The Solar War

Siege of Terra: The Horus Heresy, Book 1

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The Solar War

By: John French
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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The Siege of Terra Book 1

After years of devastating war, Horus and his forces have arrived at Terra. But before they can set foot on the Throneworld, they must first break the defences of the Sol System.

Powerful fleets and cunning defences bar their path - but can anything hope to halt the advance of the Traitor armada?

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The final act of the long-running, best-selling series starts here, with a brutal and uncompromising look at the first stage of the Siege of Terra, the war to conquer the solar system. Armies will fall, heroes will rise and legends will be written....

The Story

After seven years of bitter war, the end has come at last for the conflict known infamously as the Horus Heresy. Terra now lies within the Warmaster’s sights, the Throneworld and the seat of his father’s rule. Horus’ desire is nothing less than the death of the Emperor of Mankind and the utter subjugation of the Imperium. He has become the ascendant vessel of Chaos and amassed a terrible army with which to enact his will and vengeance.

But the way to the Throne will be hard as the primarch Rogal Dorn, the Praetorian and protector of Terra, marshals the defences. First and foremost, Horus must challenge the might of the Sol System itself and the many fleets and bulwarks arrayed there.

To gain even a foothold on Terran soil, he must first contend the Solar War. Thus the first stage of the greatest conflict in the history of all mankind begins.

©2019 Games Workshop Limited (P)2019 Games Workshop Limited
Adventure Fiction Military Science Fiction Siege Space Opera War Emotionally Gripping

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in all a bit long winded but a good setting to lead the siege to its conclusion, gives just enough action to give a pleasant listen but then leaves all the important events to come . only downfall was that waiting for horus to show up took what seemed like forever . solid 4stars

the siege finally starts

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Wasn’t sure if one book could cover the epic conflict of the solar wars but this proves me wrong. Epic read that doesn’t repent in ongoing action the space battles described are epic and the character story arcs amazing

Adrenaline Filled Action the doesn’t relent

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I enjoyed this but needed close listening. will need to listen again to get the full story.

Good but will need extra listen

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I enjoyed this 1st time listen to book on tape but not a bad one

the voice told me to come

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Great story, excellent description of the naval combat, and good pace where you can soak in the details but its not too long that it's a drag

A great start to the siege of terra!

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Good, well written story but what really stood out was the superb narration, with an amazing and intuitive range of character voices from Primarch to Daemon to human.

Well narrated!!

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story way boring in large parts and turbo lasers? isn't that starwars john French 🤔

Keeble was excellent as always.

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Great introduction to the siege of terra, brilliant action, fast paced, surprising, so glad I’ve got the next one lined up!

Brilliant

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I realy liked the book. It is a perfect place to beguin the Horus Heresy experience if you dont want to read 54 books before.
But the volume was much to low. I had to press my earbod into my ear when the performer was whispering.

Excelent story but too low in volume

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This story itself is an amazing start to the series. Full of notable characters and the details bring t to life.

The voice acting is incredible will look out for more of Jonathan Keebles work.

Incredible

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