Tag Archives: Gav Thorpe

Ravenwing by Gav Thorpe – Book Review [Shadowhawk]

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Shadowhawk reviews the first book in the Legacy of Caliban trilogy, penned by Black Library’s resident Dark Angels expert.

“A worthy successor to the classic Dark Angels tale, Angels of Darkness, this book furthers the plots and events of that novel and presents a really intriguing look into the chapter from the perspectives of the specialist warriors of the Ravenwing.” ~The Founding Fields

Dark Imperium by Various Authors – Book Review [Eroldren]

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Eroldren reviews the WH40K  anthology, Dark Imperium, edited by Marc Gascoigne and Andy Jones, collecting shot stories from Simon Jowett, Ben Counter, Gav Thorpe, Barrington J. Bayley, Neil Rutledge, Robert Earl, William King, Andy Chambers and Matthew Farrer.

“All strangers interested in Warhammer 40,000 will find themselves enthralled by the grim darkness somewhere within these pages .” – The Founding Fields

The Legacy of Caliban: Ravenwing by Gav Thorpe – Book Review [Bane of Kings]

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Bane of Kings reviews the first novel in the Legacy of Caliban Trilogy, entitled Ravenwing, the beginning of new Dark Angels focused stories written by veteran Warhammer 40k author Gav Thorpe.

“Fast paced, action packed, Ravenwing is a great opener to the trilogy that will leave fans desperatley for more.” ~The Founding Fields

Path of the Warrior by Gav Thorpe – Book Review [Bellarius]

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Bellarius takes a look at the first installment of the recently ended Path of the Eldar series by Gav Thorpe and published by Black Library.

“Falls short of the tale Eldar fans deserved.” – The Founding Fields

Black Library Audio Exclusives Part 2 – Audio Review [Shadowhawk]

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Shadowhawk reviews two new audio exclusives available directly from Black Library as MP3 downloads, a Deathwatch story by Gav Thorpe as he tackles an iconic hero of the Ordo Xenos, and a new Horus Heresy story by James Swallow which continues the tale of Nathaniel Garro.

“These two audio dramas are a great way to get both your Deathwatch and Horus Heresy fix.” ~The Founding Fields

The Black Library Expo goes Canadian, eh [including guest Blog by Nick Kyme]

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We at The Founding Fields cut our teeth on Black Library who has shown us much love in the past so not is our pleasure to announce The Black Library Expo which is being held in Chestermere, Alberta, Canada on the 6th and 7th of October. Below this announcement is a special Blog from one of the attending authors Nick Kyme as well.

Welcome to The Black Library Expo 2012

The Black Library Expo is the biggest Black Library event ever held outside of the UK, and the first of its kind in Canada. Hosted by Chestermere Public Library across Thanksgiving weekend, eight of Black Library’s authors ( Dan Abnett, Aaron Dembski-Bowden, Graham McNeill, Nick Kyme, Andy Smillie, James Swallow, Chris Wraight and Gav Thorpe) will be on hand for signings, seminars and general good times.

Shadows of Treachery – Advance Review [Shadowhawk]

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Shadowhawk reviews the latest Horus Heresy anthology, containing two brand new novella-length stories, as well as several reprints of old audio dramas and a formerly exclusive short story.

“One of the best anthologies that Black Library has put out, each story a perfect thematic fit to each other.” ~The Founding Fields

Crown of The Blood by Gav Thorpe – Book Review [Shadowhawk]

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Shadowhawk reviews the first in Gav Thorpe’s original fantasy series for Angry Robot Books, Crown of The Blood, a fast-paced novel with a world inspired by life in the Roman legions.

“Fantastic characterisation, intriguing world-building and an ending that makes your jaw drop, Crown of The Blood is an excellent novel that is a must-read for any fantasy fan.” ~The Founding Fields

The Primarchs – Advance Review [Shadowhawk]

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Shadowhawk reviews the third Horus Heresy anthology, a collection of four novellas focused exclusively on a Primarch: Fulgrim, Ferrus Manus, Lion El’Jonson and Alpharius.

“Some of the best Black Library authors writing some of its best fiction, The Primarchs is an absolute must-read because there has yet to be a collection like this in the grim darkness of the far future.” ~The Founding Fields

Age of Legend – Book Review [Shadowhawk]

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Shadowhawk reviews the first anthology for the popular Time of Legends meta-series for Warhammer Fantasy, a collection of short stories by new and old authors alike.

“A superb collection that collects together some of Black Library’s finest with an added dose of two new authors to the setting, Age of Legend is a great read.” ~The Founding Fields

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