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The Outcast Dead

The Horus Heresy, Book 17

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The Outcast Dead

By: Graham McNeill
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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The galaxy is burning. The Emperor's loyal primarchs prepare to do battle with Warmaster Horus and his turncoat Legions on the black sand of Isstvan.

Such dark times herald new and yet more terrible things still to come, and when Astropath Kai Zulane unwittingly learns a secret that threatens to tip the balance of the war, he is forced to flee for his life. Alongside a mysterious band of renegades, he plunges into the deadly underworld of Terra itself, hunted like a criminal by those he once trusted. In the face of betrayal, Kai must decide where his own loyalties lie and whether some truths should be buried forever.

©2011 Games Workshop Limited (P)2011 Games Workshop Limited Fiction Science Fiction
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As usual, narration on point. Actually a skipable story as it doesn't really progress the heresy, however I wouldn't recommend it as it is a really good story and offers unique background info and develops individual characters. Thoroughly enjoyed. Features Big E, Dorn and others.

A great HH tale

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I have listened to about 10 books of the Horus Heresy and found McNeill's writing style (particularly in this book) enjoyable, with just the right amount of action and a bit of slow burn. Also, very interesting characters. Jonathan Keeble is an excellent narrator and his deep, resonant voice was a pleasure to listen to.

Great read

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awesome story if U love the HH get around it.
don't listen to others every single book in the series is worth reading.
it's a huge undertaking but do it..
outcast dead was choice. really liked the interactions of kai and the outcast dead.
big E is a main character.
follows Istvan. killa

a great story

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Amazing! One of the best books in the Horus heresy series! Have read it multiple times and listening to it on tape is just as good or better!!

Amazing

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I simply could not get enough of this audio book! A twisting in depth story which comes together beautifully. Jonathan Keeble is a narrator of unmatched skill. He truly is second to none and going to other audio books without him narrating is like leaving your favorite place on earth, for somewhere you'd rather not be. One of my favorites in the Heresy series thus far.

Outstanding Story and Narration

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The story had me hooked from start to finish, a new angle and scope we haven’t witnessed yet of Terra, must read.

Unexpected and excellent

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couldn't get more sadly worth every pen.
McNeil always stun me with his story telling.

breath taking

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Graham McNeil and Jonathan Keeble are a great combo outcast dead was a great story I loved it. But considering custodes are the pinnacle outside of primarchs I find it hard too see any astartes besting one in combat the two world eaters fighting one was pretty epic though

Amazing

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I love when going thru a story and the stage is the exact same at the end as it was before I started it. So many interesting new characters, can't wait to see what they proceed to do, nope dead. It introduces so much stuff that is never referenced again afterwards, I feel like I wasted my time.

Zero Sum Book

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So much initial promise. Spoiler ahead: after listening to a custodian being killed by a space marine...by having his chest plate punched through, I almost couldn't listen any further. Sloppy writing of the author. I wonder what book in the series will finally do the Custodes justice about how powerful they truly are. if your reading this review, just know that if you decide to not buy it, you have made a good choice.

disappointing. Custodian writing a let down

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