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Blood and Lies

Agent of the Throne: Warhammer 40,000, Book 1

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Blood and Lies

By: John French
Narrated by: Colleen Prendergast, Steve Conlin, Cliff Chapman, Annie Aldington, Toby Longworth
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For Ianthe, war is all too familiar. A former soldier in the Astra Militarum, she now serves Inquisitor Covenant as an agent of the Throne. Her first mission sees her investigating a cult called the Children of Eternity. Falling foul of the local Enforcers, Ianthe soon learns that war in the shadows is seldom straightforward and that the local, angry law-keepers are the least of her troubles.

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This is a good one, I like the main character hopefully they do several more of these.

Another Warhammer 40k cracker!!

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Awesome story. Great characters. Spectacular delivery and a great introduction to a new series. Enjoyed it so much I wished it was longer

Amazing but a bit short

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brilliant all around, Shame it isn't longer, would've really enjoyed more of this. characters are interesting and the voice acting makes the world feel alive

Top notch

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I liked the story of a little short. I feel like the demand for more words goes both ways

Yeah good

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Now, I should admit from the start I prefer audio books to be read in one voice, and when I hear it start like a radio play a sort of hole opens up in my dark cynical soul. But this story changed that. I like it, nay I loved it.
First the acting. The actors were great, the right balance of energy needed to translate in a purely audio medium and yet subtle enough not to be like its yelled across a theatre by well meaning but scene gnawing thespians. 40k has its own feel, a dash of high sci-fi, a drizzle of earnest drama and not just a little dollop of camp. A difficult ingredients list to get right and this did it perfectly.
Now the story. Basic and tight but not thin. You get the impression of depth; each character is, yes, a stereotype (badass, stoic hero/wisecracking side kick and trusty robo companion) but these are just entry points to build upon. I'm hoping there's more of this story, a bigger scale and series. if not, then there bloody well should be.
in short (too late), it's a ripping yarn and well worth every penny. We'll done.

very short and very sweet

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