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Red Fury (Blood Angels) | 
| Author: James Swallow
Publisher: Black Library
Category: Book
Used (10) from £3.39
Avg. Customer Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 256958
Media: Mass Market Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 288
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 4.2 x 0.9
ISBN: 1844165604
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9781844165605
ASIN: 1844165604
Publication Date: September 1, 2008
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 A bit on the short side September 16, 2008
OK a short book by James and whilst some of the newer readers will have discovered after picking it up its part of a series which if you haven't read the others will leave you missing a lot of the nuances within. (They are available as the Blood Angel Omnibus so save the money and enjoy.) Well written with combat that takes you through the trenches along with the troops and whilst it's a hard fight with the chapters fate in the God Emperors hands, it's a story that will leave the reader wondering what's going to happen to them. A fun read and something that can easily be digested in one sitting if you're of the mind to.
 The future of the Blood Angels is at stake. September 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Inquisitor Ramius Stele had engineered a hideous plan with a warp daemon. Brother had turned against brother, putting the Blood Angels on the brink of a civil war within their Chapter. Many brothers are now dead. Unless a solution can be found, the IX Legion Astartes may be forced to recluse themselves. They have new inductions of aspirants, but they will not be enough. This is talk of cloning, but the possibility of mutation is daunting. A gathering of the entire successor Chapters is called for. The conclave will decide whether or not the Blood Angels survives to see the next millennium.
Brother-Sergeant Rafen is given the difficult task of convincing Seth, the Chapter Master currently on the planet of Eritaen, to answer the conclave summons even though it would interfere with his sacred duties. Seth's Flesh Tearers will do their utmost to goad Rafen into challenge, but Rafen has been ordered not to engage them no matter how much they might deserve being beaten to a pulp. The biggest problem is that Astartes always seek for a tactical advantage in all situations. Should Seth's Chapter find out how weak the Blood Angels have recently become, would they use the knowledge to their own advantage somehow? If so, what would the repercussions be? If not, can everyone put aside their rivalries and work together to rebuild their force before their enemies show up?
***** The Astartes is too proud for its own good sometimes, and it makes for some volatile scenarios. I especially enjoyed watching Rafen and Noxx go head-to-head more than once. The author, James Swallow, has done an incredible job with all the character developments and individual characteristics. If you have not read the Blood Angels Omnibus, I urge you to do so. Knowing the background makes everything in this book so much clearer. If you do not read the omnibus, you will not find yourself floundering too badly. The author gives new readers a pretty good picture. I look forward to the next installment! *****
Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.
A great read September 11, 2008
This is only the second black library book that I've read and I must say, although not quite as polished as Dan Abnett's excellent Horus Rising, I really enjoyed it.The focus of the story is dealing with what makes the sons of Sanguinius unique when compared to other chapters. All in all, this was a fast paced, exciting and entertaining read. I'd thoroughly recommend this to anyone even vaguely interested in the 40k universe.
Great addition in the series September 8, 2008
Although I have rated this book 5 out of 5, it is too short! It is a great read as it tell us a little of the history of the Blood Angels Legion and their successor Chapters. I will not say too much as I dont want to ruin it for you all!
I only hope that there is more in the series to come!?!?
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