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  • The Horus Heresy, Book 54
  • Written by: James Swallow
  • Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
  • Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (141 ratings)

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The Buried Dagger

Written 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.

©2019 Games Workshop Limited (P)2019 Games Workshop Limited

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Great from start to finish

Came for the death guard. stayed for the knights errant. A great conclusion to the heresy series.

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One of the better Heresy novels

Good ending for the heresy. Overall one of the better heresy novels.

Once again narration is excellent. Couple moments in here where he really acts his heart out.

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Great listen!

Finally a deep look into the origins of the Death Gaurd and Mortarion!! The follow up with the grey knights was a good offset, the 2 story lines went together well!! GW still sucks, but the books... oh the books!!

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Why there's a Malcador line?

I really liked the part about Death Guard, but I can't understand why in the book which suppose to be about Death Guard and has Mortarion and Thypus on the cover half of the book about Malcador and his mentally challenged friends and that part is total garbage and not interesting.You can basically just skip the number parts if you interested in Death Guard

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Perfect

Amazing conclusion to the horus heresy. Finally get to see the last of the traitor primarchs fall into their role. Grey Knights finally get a chance to shine again too.

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Great book

Enjoyed this book in its entirety. Loved learning Mortarion's backstory I enjoyed that more than the war going on. But still the multiple storylines were very good and always kept me wanting to know what would happen next. If you remotely are interested in the Death Guard or Mortarion, then this is a awesome book for you.

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Excellent performance and story

One of my favourite sci fi series is coming to a fanastic end and all the lose ends are beginning to tie up with this well written entry into the Horus heresy saga.

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