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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.

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enjoyed the beginning of the horus heresy and will be looking forward to the next.

first of many

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A great starting point for those who haven't listened to all the Horus Heresy Novels.

It was so fun to listen to.

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Just about the most intense book I've ever read. Literally had to take breaks to process what I'd just heard.

Ooft

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*My Inner Child laughs constantly when Keeble has Uranus bants.*

Solar war is easily a standout in the HH series, I've read and listened to about 30 of the stories now and this feels like it goes back to the good old days of Horus Rising.

Great book, well worth your creds!

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props too Jonathan keeble for the best daemon voices in ever heard. well written story

simply amazing

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