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by James Swallow (Author)
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  • Paperback: 640 pages
  • Publisher: Black Library (2 Jun 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1844165590
  • ISBN-13: 978-1844165599
  • Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 13 x 4.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 14,114 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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In this two-book sequence, author James Swallow brings the Blood Angels Chapter to life. In an epic story of heroism, corruption and betrayal, battle-brothers Rafen and Arkio find themselves pitted against each other in a battle for the very soul of the Chapter. When Brother Arkio claims to be a reincarnation of Sanguinius, the Blood Angels' spiritual father, the message is clear: follow me or die. Rafen kneels before Arkio and swears an oath of devotion - but the words are ashes in his mouth, and in his heart, he knows that he and his brother will have a reckoning that only one of them will survive...
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4.0 out of 5 stars Multi-layered plot line., 24 Dec 2008
By Detra Fitch (USA) - See all my reviews
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DEUS ENCARMINE (Book One)

The Blood Angels, by order of Dante, Chapter Master, are holding on the wargrave planet Cybele. The Dark Apostle, Iskavan, leads the Word Bearers on Cybele in battle against the Blood Angels. Just as the Sons of Sanguinius believe they may perish by the tainted hands of Chaos Space Marines, help comes in the form of a ship named "Bellus". Brother Rafen is one of the few to survive the battle and welcomes the new arrivals. Inquisitor Ramius Stele declares Cybele under his stewardship and places Sanguinary High Priest Sachiel in command on the surface. Brother Rafen is pleased to find his younger brother, Arkio, is alive and among the new arrivals.

In what can only be described as a miracle, Arkio survives a mortal wound. All begin to believe Arkio has been blessed by Sanguinius. Arkio is also able to wield and use the legendary Spear of Telesto. Disobeying Dante's direct orders, Inquisitor Stele orders all to leave Cybele and follow the retreating Word Bearers to the fortress Ikari on the planet of Shenlong. It seems to Rafen that the spear is changing Arkio, but not for the better.

BLOOD DEBT

A thirty-six page story that takes place several years before the events of "Deus Encarmine" and the Third Armageddon War. The main character is Inquisitor Ramius Stele. Readers see how he becomes a traitor and of the horror he unleashes that destroys an entire world - before moving into space. Then readers see how the blood debt forms from the lies and betrayals.

DEUS SANGUINIUS (Book Two)

The story begins on the planet of Shenlong. All believe Arkio to be the New Blood Lord and he has supplanted the Emperior (UK spelling) in chapels all across the forge-world. The grand plan to corrupt the entire Blood Angels' Chapter is succeeding. Rafen has been forced to forsake his oath to Dante, the liege lord of his Chapter, to turn from Sanguinius to Arkio. Yet Rafen cannot accede that Arkio is Sanguinius Reborn and worships the Emperior in secret.

Dante is on Baal and receives Rafen's previously sent warning. Heeding the message, Dante sends a ship to determine whether or not Arkio is truly the second coming of the Great Angel. If Dante denies the Ascension of Arkio, it will split the Blood Angels asunder and civil war will erupt.

When Arkio decides on a Blood Crusade, Rafen must take action. In doing so, Rafen will have to kill Battle-Brothers ... and worse.

**** I give four stars (out of a possible five stars) for the total rating of this omnibus. Readers will do best to read the short story (Blood Debt) nestled between the two main titles first. The short story tells how the blood debt came to be and affects the plots of both main novel titles. The author, Nathan Long, has created a realistic accounting of the Blood Angels and their Chapter. Powerful characters are brought to life in a multiple-layered plot that kept me intrigued throughout the entire omnibus. ****

Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Is this the same author who wrote Flight of the Eisenstein??, 18 Jun 2009
FotE was a good, solid Horus Heresy novel so I looked forward to the Blood Angels omnibus. What a letdown it was. The first book was so wafer-thin in plot and characterisation that I felt like taking my lighter to it. The second was a lot better but still poor.

The Company must have a collective IQ of 50 to be so easily swayed by Arkio's transformation into turning against their battle brothers. And the inquisitor effectively commanding a Company? What's up with that?

If you value your hard-earned cash, give this a miss.
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5.0 out of 5 stars james swallow does it again!, 15 Jun 2009
By Sean Jukes (halesowen - uk) - See all my reviews
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an excellent read, really keeps your interest.

superb story lines and plenty of characters to get to grips with!!!

highly recommended read!
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