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  • The Horus Heresy: Siege of Terra, Book 5
  • Written by: John French
  • Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
  • Length: 16 hrs and 26 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (218 ratings)

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Mortis

Written by: John French
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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Book five of the Siege of Terra

After a series of victories, the Imperial forces are on the back foot once more. The power of Chaos is rising, the Traitors gain ground, and all hope seems lost. Can Terra endure?

Listen to it because: delve back into the biggest war in Imperial history, which is getting even bigger as Traitor Titans land and the influence of the warp grows, plaguing the defenders in all sorts of vile ways.

The story: the victories of Saturnine and the sacrifices of the Eternity Wall space port have faded into the hope of yesterday. Denied but not defeated, the Traitors intensify their assault on the Imperial Palace. With the principal space ports in Horus’ hands, the Warmaster now drains the heavens of his reserves.

As the pressure of the assault increases, the power of Chaos waxes. The waking lives of the defenders are filled with despair, while their dreams pull them in search of a false paradise. As the fabric of the defences fails and the will of those who stand on them cracks, Horus commands the Titans of the Legio Mortis to breach the walls. Against them stands the might of Mercury Wall and the strength of the Legio Ignatum. Ancient rivals, the god-engines of both Legions meet in battle, while within the walls a few desperate individuals seek a way to turn back the tide of the warp’s malign influence. Across Terra, lost warriors and travellers make their way through wastelands and gardens of horror, towards home and an unknown future.

Written by John French. Narrated by Jonathan Keeble. Running time 16 hours 26 mins.

©2021 Games Workshop Limited (P)2021 Games Workshop Limited

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good but alot to take in

good but a bit overwhelming with soo many threads. the parts with Ol and his crew was too much in my view for what it brought.

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The Best since Master of Mankind

This was an amazing addition, both in adding depth to the lore and just how well written it is. the dream-like sequences, the grotesqueness of chaos, and the epic scale of armies of titans giving it a go for the fate of humanity. 10/10.
and John meets an old Friend.

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Final third is amazing

It was ok to start, part one and two setting the scene, then BOOM! Part three happens, and it is incredible!

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No Backwards Step!

I came into this excited for titan battles, but I stayed for Shiban and Katsuhiro

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Float Book

An epic struggle that stretches 16 hours that is obviously build up to books 6 & 7.

a little lacking in reveals or new insights on things, but the conflict is as brilliant as ever :)

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Bottle episode

Good all around but probably my second least favourite. The narration was solid as always! But some of the plot lines just didnt line up and felt like they dragged on and seemed to go against some canon from the heresy. Definitely seemed to just be a tee up to the warhawk

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Listen and be amazed!

Amazing storyline arc. Well written and very interesting story about Titan crews. Always love Jonathan Keeble and his narration with many voices. Really brings the characters to life :)

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"I am right here"

Horus approaches the gates of the Imperial Palace itself as his forces gather for the strike that will leave the Imperium more vulnerable than it has ever been. Titans march, soldiers rally, and individuals seek to find their path amongst the chaos that has engulfed the galaxy!

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Mortis is on the move

Great book overall, only thing I can say is things finally move along with seige engines and titan battles. Excellent.

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Starts off weird then starts to rock.

this audiobook starts off kind of unusual and I thought I was listening to the wrong audiobook but then it sort of kicks into high gear.

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