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Genefather

Warhammer 40,000

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Genefather

By: Guy Haley
Narrated by: John Banks
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A Warhammer 40,000 Audiobook

Archmagos Belisarius Cawl invites representatives from across the Imperium, hoping to secure their assistance in unlocking the secrets of the pylon network. Among the attendees, however, is an uninvited guest who may possess the only mind in the galaxy greater than that of the fabled Archmagos…

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The showdown of two much-loved characters finally occurs – Fabius Bile vs Belisarius Cawl. Each is a genius in their own right, and both are willing to do things most others won't to achieve their goals.

Which of these two megaminds will come out victorious?

THE STORY

In the hope of taming the Great Rift that divides the galaxy in two, Archmagos Belisarius Cawl invites representatives from across the Imperium to the artificial world of Pontus Avernes. Confident he can convince them of his genius, he must secure their assistance in unlocking the secrets of the pylon network – significant structures built by an ancient race that he believes can stave off the pull of the warp. But among the attendees is an uninvited guest: Fabius Bile himself.

The Pater Mutatis needs no validation of his genius and has his own agendas, the pursuit of which will bring about an epic confrontation of the galaxy’s greatest scientific minds – and from which only one can emerge victorious.

Written by Guy Haley. Narrated by John Banks. Run time 10hrs 15mins (approx).

©2023 Games Workshop Limited (P)2023 Games Workshop Limited
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Gripping story of 2 masters of their crafts

Gripping and engaging with excellent narration. Easier to follow than many Warhammer novels by far

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A solid 40K story

This is a solid story if a bit slow going. it has the usual flaw when two "geniuses" face off that neither comes off particularly clever. Still enjoyable.

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You've heard/read the rest, listen to this too.

Moves things along nicely. Has some fairly dire portents as far as lore is concerned.
Amazing narration as always.

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It is a fun little rivalry journey between two egos.

A bit cozy n fun little story that could have great impact on the future of the 40k lore…. But… could also just have zero impact to.

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Allround good

Good stuff. Did enjoy all of it. Some nice new lore bits in it aswell.

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Well done

I would recommend reading Fabius series and Cawl book before reading this one.
Not that you must have read them to get this one.

You mostly follow those two in this book, but also a bit of Alpha Primus, and Baron Roosev Maven Taranis of House Taranis.... I did not care much for the storyline of Roosev. Its more soldiery, military stuff that I am sure many will like though it has very little to do with the larger story. I would rather have spent more time with the others.

Well worth a read. Great voice actor.

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Splendid

Keeble is, as ever, sublime (though I sometimes hear Max Scheiber or other G&F characters - unavoidable). The characters are well developed, deeply nuanced and the pace is perfect.

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enjoyable duel of wits

Another successful narrative tracking some of the brightest minds in the 40k universe. If you enjoyed The Great Work and The Infinite and the Divine then you should enjoy this.

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I do love a bit of Bile!

Showed the Spider at his best and dare a say, Crawl at his worst. Really good to see the Bile and Crawl books become intertwined!

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WHOLESOME as all heck.

and I wouldn't change it for the world, just wish they made art of Alphaa Primus

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