This is the second Warhammer 40k book I’ve read, and this one was structured differently and was on a whole different part of that universe. Here it is: Having read interpretations of the Warhammer 40K Inquisition from a few different authors, I found this book quite flat and uninteresting. The story takes them across many different and odd worlds and by the end is a real page turner. Xenos (Eisenhorn #1) by Dan Abnett (goodreads page) Published: 2015 Genre, sub-genre: Sci-Fi: franchise (warhammer 40k) Pages: 416 Notable aspects: - Warnings: medium gore and wartime suffering 1 minute summary The Inquisition moves amongst mankind like an avenging shadow, striking down the enemies of humanity with uncompromising ruthlessness. I just felt I was lost with all the different factions. The Inquisition moves amongst mankind like an avenging shadow, striking down the enemies of humanity with uncompromising ruthlessness. This was a fun action packed book. Chit!" One of my favorite War Hammer books. One of the biggest and most obvious themes is that the vast majority of it is written from the Imperium’s point of view. The Necrons are getting a new book in October so we know they aren’t in the running for the next Xenos book in 2021. The novel was selected by David Annandale in May 2014 as part of Black Library's "Author's Choice" marathon.[1]. Book I in the Eisenhorn trilogy sets a new standard in action and adventure. I do think you'll appreciate the flavor of it more if you know 40k and some of the characters who are flat and a little bland, make a heck of a lot more sense too. This was my first foray into 40k, and I enjoyed it, and I intend on diving further into the universe. Can't wait to start the other ones. Dan Abnett is a well-respected author both in Warhammer and in sci-fi so reading about Inquisitor Eisenhorn seemed like an ideal place to start. The major alien races are the Orks, Eldar, Dark Eldar, Tyranids, Necrons and the Tau. Eisenhorn's savant, Uber Aemos, rattles off a list of people and places with that name, but one seems too much of a coincidence: Pontius Glaw, one of the sector's most infamous heretics, though he has been dead for centuries, and his family, House Glaw, is still one of the most prominent aristocratic houses on Gudrun. The Return of The Kings Audiobook – Lord Of The Rings Book 3 Audiobook Listen Free Following the exploits of Inquisitor Gregor Eisenhorn, we are quickly drawn into a world of action and suspense. I liked Eisenhorn and his crew and will finish the series. Kill The Alien." The Inquisition moves amongst mankind like an avenging shadow, striking down the enemies of humanity with complete ruthlessness. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Xenos (Eisenhorn Book 1). Eisenhorn: Xenos is a third-person science-fiction action-adventure game produced and developed by Pixel Hero Games. So many people told me that these books were good, but 40k novels can be really hit and miss, and Inquisitors are generally giant douchebags. The Imperial Infantryman's Uplifting Primer (Damocles Gulf Edition) Xenos (pronounced ZEE-nahs or zehn-AHS) is a High Gothic term used by the people and adepta of the Imperium of Man that means "stranger" and "alien." “But my patience isn't limitless... unlike my authority.”, “If he speaks again without me knowing who he is, I will throw him out of the window. I just started Warhammer 40k and this book really gave me a good intro into the lore. Eyclone manages to kill Eisenhorn's retainer, Lores Vibben, but Eisenhorn corners him in one of the vaults and shoots him dead with Vibben's pistol, though not before Eyclone has triggered a systemic failure of several hundred stasis cells, killing their inhabitants.