The Devastation of Baal: Space Marine Conquests: Warhammer 40,000, Book 1

This was my first ever Warhammer 40K novel. I was very impressed with the authors characterizations and his ability to narrate great action sequences. I will definitely read more from this author.The plot of the story was gripping enough that I found myself reading more than I would normally during a reading session. It was hard to put down. Furthermore all of the characters were interesting. Something I really like in a good book is how the secondary and tertiary characters are well written. I wanted to know how each of them would end up in the story, and the author didn't disappoint.A good story with plenty of background information for new readers in the WH40K universe.

Haley really knocks it out of the park with this story. The tyranids and the blood angels were incredibly well done and the pacing was superbly written. Haley never disappointed me and so I look forward to his next story. I hope you end up enjoying this book as much as I do.

It fills in more of what happened right before and right after Bobby G's return from big nap time. Definitely a solid battle scene. Took a little time to get to the meat of the story, about 25-30% of the book is them catching up on heroes of the Sanguinius line, and the set up. I like the Tyrranid point of view, it kinda gives you an idea of what they are really like, not just dummy space bugs that go chop. Overall, worth the read!

The beginning of a new era for the dark millennium and i'm here for it! Good start to this series.

Guy Haley's depiction of the Blood Angels was nothing short of Magnificent. I will definitely be reading this one again soon.

Joke aside it was a joyous reading. The story is compelling and engaging and there is a lot of action going on.Spoilers ahead...........The majority of the Blood Angels space marines chapters are annihilated by Leviathan at Baal while Mephiston is otherwise engaged (conveniently). Just before all seems to be lost, the battle tide changes and the Imperium prevails.In the end Robute shows up with the promise to help the chapters replenish their ranks with his new and improved breed of warriors. Some of the surviving chapter masters don't seem to like it even though Dante seems to be content with the idea. The implications of these feelings are probably being be explored in follow up titles.

A very solid read. Dante leads the Blood Angels and as many of their successors as possible to save the homeworld of Baal. This is firmly set in the "modern" WH40k, as we get a visit in the end by the VIP of VIP's.It's a battle against the Tyrannids for the fate of Baal and the Blood Angels. There is a twist in the story, and a lesson is not learned about following plans. There is some really nice moments at the end about change.If you prefer heavy, heavy fights, you might be disappointed, but not being a huge Blood Angel fan I still fan this to be quite good.A sizable book at a reasonable price. I think you have to pick it up if you want to follow the meta storyline.

One of the best of them all. There is nothing this novel does not have for the WH40K fans. Baal on the very edge of falling to their dreaded enemies. Not just the Tryanids but the possible resurgence of a daemon that was their greatest weakness. Thousands upon thousands fall in Baal's last stand. Planets lost as whole Chapters die fighting for just a little more time. Then for them in their final hour, as Dante is struck a mortal blow to see once more on their gene fathers brother walk among them? Like I said it had so much that I felt exhausted at end. Only to want more.

This book is thoroughly engaging from start to finish. Simply a must read for blood angels fans. Simply a perfect book.

Great book! As with many 40K stories, this is as much a horror novel as it is action. Mephiston's visions through the warp are very unsettling as is the idea that the Great Devourer is more than just focused on it's own goals. It does comprehend and pursue personal vengeance. Revenge is a concept it is capable of.

Uma narrativa interessante e bastante pessoal sobre como são os diversos capítulos dos filhos de Sanguinius em sua hora mais sombria quando Baal está para ser atacado pelos Tiranids o livro é intenso e exige conhecer uma parte da historia deste capitulo dos soldados mais poderosos do império.

Alles Super. Pünktlich angekommen.Spannendes Buch.

Un libro avvincente, ambientato nell’universo di Warhammer 40K, nel 41° Millennio, dove si scontrano l’Impero (il duro regime degli umani, che da dieci millenni combatte per l’unità e la civilità nella Galassia, un regime che è una commistione di militarismo, burocrazia e fede religiosa) le forze del Caos e le specie Xenos (aliene) che popolano la Galassia.Baal, il pianeta d’origine dei Blood Angels, uno dei più illustri capitoli degli Adeptus Astartes, comunemente detti “Space Marines” (uomini geneticamente modificati, unicamente devoti alla guerra e alla fede per l’Imperatore), è minacciato da un’invasione dei Tirannidi, un’orribile razza aliena, e dalle oscure forze del Caos.I Marines dei Blood Angels e dei capitoli confratelli si riuniscono sul pianeta, agli ordini del comandante Dante, per una difesa all’ultimo uomo, mentre in orbita attorno al pianeta si radunano le navi spaziali dell’impero per fronteggiare la flotta aliena. L’azione si suddivide quindi in battaglie nello spazio, sul pianeta principale e sulle sue lune, mentre il Capo Bibliotecario dei Blood Angels, Mephiston, affronta i tetri demoni del Caos.E’ un romanzo ideale, sia per chi non conosce ancora l’universo di Warhammer 40K che per il lettore già appassionato, un romanzo d'azione, di sangue, di battaglie e di lotta contro oscuri poteri.(Questa recensione si riferisce all’edizione inglese su Kindle.)