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The Outcast Dead

The Horus Heresy, Book 17

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The Outcast Dead

Written 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.

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Like this one a lot

I really liked the focus on psykers that the Imperium uses. Nice change and great context for moving forward.

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another great enrapturing story

loved simply put of your a Warhammer nerd this will be in your want to listen to.

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Chronological Issues but overall a great listen.

The story itself is great but when compared chronologically to some of the earlier books some major events seem to be in the wrong place. If I am not mistaken, Magnus appears on Terra and the wolves are dispatched to Proserpo even before any inkling of Horus being a traitor surfaces. Aside from that however I really enjoyed the story and the detailed look inside how Astropaths work.

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Fantastic

Great literature in the true historic sense. A worthy tale in a matchless series, read by an excellent narrator.

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One of the best

Easily one of the best books in the HH series imo. Right up there with the first 5 or 6. Solid plot, surprising insights into aspects of the saga that are not found elsewhere. Loved it.

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Flawed but Insightful

Granted there’s a discrepancy in timelines… but if you can look past that, there’s some great insights into astropaths, the aftermath of Magnus’ intrusion, and an unexpected bit of Thunder Warriors lore.

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One of the best Horus Heresy books

This book will take you to Terra and the characters, plot and narration are perfectly executed in this story. I didn't know as much about Astropaths or Navigators and this book provides insight on them while also bringing a harrowing mix of people and events together for one hell of a ride!

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Timeline Error

This book breaks the heresy timeline. If Magnus' warning came after the the Retribution fleet was deployed, the imperium would have already know about Horus. The orders to Russ before Prospero would have included that little bit of info so Horus shouldn't have been able to change Russ' orders.

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Who was the editor who let them publish this?

Timeline all messed up. None of the actions in the book make sense. The characters are all paper thin garbage that no one cares about.

Characters that don't live longer than the book doing things that don't make sense in a timeline that is impossible and nonsensical.

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worst book of the HH

Most stuff in it has been retconned or just doesn't make any sense. don't read it. Read a summary online

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