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The Fall of Cadia
- Warhammer 40,000
- Narrated by: Mark Elstob
- Length: 19 hrs and 42 mins
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Summary
An Astra Militarum Audiobook
Cadia. This proud world stood defiant for centuries – a bulwark against the forces of Chaos residing in the Eye of Terror. All of this would change when it was targeted for destruction by Abaddon the Despoiler as part of his Thirteenth Black Crusade.
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The Fall of Cadia is a touchstone moment of the Warhammer 40,000 timeline. This incredible battle led to the opening of the Great Rift and ushered in a grim new era in which even greater threats assailed the Imperium.
THE STORY
Cadia licks its wounds in the wake of the Thirteenth Black Crusade. The heretic forces retreat on all fronts. The day is won. But Lord Castellan Creed cannot rest easy. Something tells him the assault was a mere prelude to something greater, something more final. He is right. Out of the Eye of Terror comes Abaddon the Despoiler, at the head of a warhost unmatched in scale since the dread days of the Horus Heresy.
In the face of the looming apocalypse, Creed must weld the champions of Cadia into a bulwark capable of withstanding Abaddon’s fury. And in orbit, the Despoiler himself finds his own alliance teetering on a knife edge…
This is a tale told at epic scale, from the tables of high command to the slaughter of the pylon fields, and with a huge cast of characters from self-styled demigods to the rank-and-file foot soldiers of the Imperium.
This is the story of Abaddon’s greatest conquest. This is Cadia’s last stand.
Written by Robert Rath. Narrated by Mark Elstob. Running time 19 hrs and 44 mins approx.
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- Anonymous User
- 22-11-23
Absolutely phenomenal
The writing, the performance, the scale, the descriptions, the drama, the laughs, the tears. everything was amazing. Fantastic book and very much hoping to hear from this writer and narrator again.
Also I didn't know the initial colony ship to Cadia came directly from Newcastle...
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- Orpheus
- 11-12-23
One of the best endings in literature
An absole marvel from start to finish, but the ending - the Foxhole Poem ending was truly one of the most brilliant and melancholic ways to end the story. I also loved the fact that the writer himself opened up about the inspirations and background for this book and I hope that other Black Library writers will do so themselves in the future 🥰
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- Anonymous User
- 04-01-24
Fantastic novel, gripping despite its foregone conclusion
Robert Rath does the final battle of Cadia it’s due justice, woven seamlessly into the greater 40k backstory with its share of drama, actors and tension. Well done.
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- Liam Frith
- 09-11-23
One of the best 40K books
What can I say? This was by far one of the most well written books in the 40K universe. 19 hours went so fast!
The performance was brilliant, it really captured the spirit of Cadia! I would absolutely recommend this to anyone because it’s an absolute staple in 40K lore and a must read/listen.
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- Tom
- 19-11-23
The definitive history of the Battle for Cadia
Rob Rath does it again, writing the definitive version of a story that before now was scattered across different works and medias. He fits in half a dozen stories, any one of which could have been a novel in its own right, and weaves them together so they support one another and build a fantastic sense of the scale of the Battle. There are character pairings I never knew I needed and really hope to see more of. The only thing letting it down is the audio performance which feels forced at times, particularly in character voices which aren't very different from each other. In a book with so many POVs to cover, being able to clearly differentiate the characters by voice is a must. And the less said about lines which are shouted, the better. None of that takes away from one of the best Imperial Guard books out there though, and if you're interested at all in the lore of the 41st (or I guess 42nd) millennium, this is a must.
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- 451
- 15-12-23
Warhammer, as narrated by a Slaaneshi cultist
... I mean, nothing else can explain the bizarre choices of inflection or intonation at the most inopportune moments. The random changes from gleeful to arch to mock-horror reminds me of Cain's description of Slaaneshi cultists responding to bolter wounds with unseemly delight. As for the female voices, one honestly sounds like 8-yr old Alan Partridge under hypnosis (if you're a fan of the KMKY radio show you'll know exactly what I mean). Still, not the worst 40K narrator - that honour belongs to Sean Connelly for Blackstone Fortress.
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- Johannes Jonasson
- 10-12-23
The narration, sorry to say but it was beyond terrible when it comes to the characters.
Important book, a axis point in recent warhammer history, great story but terribly performed in the way characters are brought to life.
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- Anonymous User
- 30-01-24
Worth a listen
I often find 40K books can be hit or miss and this is defiantly a hit. Loved this book, the narration is great but the story is fantastic. Worth a listen
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- Anonymous User
- 23-12-23
absolutely a standout black library novel.
I read Warhammer books between "more serious" books. They're a light affair and great palette cleanser. I went into this expecting just a fun easy read. I was blown away by how much I enjoyed it. The cadian banter being a standout and reminding me of my own time in the service. I thoroughly recommend it and give thanks to the author. You smashed it out the park.
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- Terry
- 20-02-24
tanacious cadians
i really like the dual viewpoint from both Cadian and Despoiler. You read so many Warhammer novels referencing the fall of Cadia and here it is in all its glory.
whilst I still dont understand how Cadia seems to have endless troops to loose... millions in one battle... despite enlisting from other planets in the cluster still makes a great book to listen to whilst painting Cadian Battleforce.
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