Galaxy in Flames (Horus Heresy) by Ben Counter
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Book Summary Author: Ben Counter Edition: Paperback Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published) Published: 2006-10-09 ISBN: 1844163938 Number of pages: 416 Publisher: Games Workshop Accessories:
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Book Reviews of the Galaxy in Flames (Horus Heresy)
Customer Review: A worthy chapter in the Heresy saga
Summary: 5 Stars
Ben Counter tells the difficult story of bravery and betrayal, heroism and treachery on Isstvan III extremely well.
This installment is less about the Warmaster and more about those who are forced to come to grips with their allegiance and duty to the Emperor of Mankind: Captains Garviel Loken (Sons of Horus), Tarik Torgaddon (Sons of Horus), Saul Tarvitz (Emperor's Children), Nathaniel Garro (Deathguard), Kharn (World Eaters) and of course- the Swordmaster Lucius (Emperor's Children).
In this book, Counter effectively captures the struggle by all to make the choice between their chapter legions and the master of humanity. For those seduced by the warp gods of Chaos, there can only be one decision: heresy. This book takes the reader down the paths faced by each key Space Marine and details the decisions that will ultimately decide their fate.
For those of us familiar with the events of the Horus Heresy, there is no real surprise in the outcome, for those who follow their consciences know in their hearts what will happen. Counter's tale is one of moral courage and duty. Does one take the path of least resistance, or does one stay true to sworn obligations and allegiances? The ultimate betrayal by the one trusted friend and comrade in Choral City comes as no surprise, but is just as gut-wrenching and tragic than it would have been if the history of the Horus Heresy had not already been written.
This book is must-reading for any Warhammer 40k enthusiast, and as a professional soldier myself, I found that many of the questions and eventual decisions (and their consequences) that Loken, Tarvitz, Garro and Torgaddon made are similar ones that I faced as a leader of troops in the Middle East.
Top-notch reading.