I thought they were a great addition to the novel and I’m pleased to see they continue to play a part in the wider series. I mentioned John Grammaticus above and he is the first ‘perpetual’ that appears in the series, as well as the mysterious Cabal.

Their subterfuge and motives leave you guessing at all times and you are never quite sure what they will do next a theme that will continue throughout the series when the Alpha Legion are involved. As their first real introduction to the series they had to be done right and they have been beyond all expectations. Most importantly, we get to see the elusive Alpha Legion for the first time. I particularly enjoyed understanding the different regiments of the army and the political motives behind officers actions. Those in the Imperial Army and the elusive John Grammaticus are characters you can understand and empathise with, making the story more immersive. It is also great as a stand-alone book, even if your Horus Heresy or even 40k knowledge is very light.Īs with most Abnett novels, part of what makes Legion so good is the characters.

All three are enjoyable, particularly the excellent Legion by Dab Abnett which is one of the most interesting and enjoyable stories in the entire series.Īs mentioned above, Legion is quite possibly the best book in the Horus Heresy series – it is certainly the best of the ‘early’ novels.

Books 7-9 of the Horus Heresy are mainly standalone stories but each tie in to the overarching arc.

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