Master of Rites

Warhammer 40,000

A Ferren Areios Audiobook

The Khorsari Reach has been lost to the Imperium for over a decade, locked behind the warp storms that cling to the edges of the Great Rift. Its worlds have been claimed by the Death Guard, its people slaughtered by the servants of the Plague God. But these are the worlds of Ultramar, and they are protected.

LISTEN TO IT BECAUSE
We first met Ferron Areios in the epic Dawn of Fire series. Now he's ascended to the rank of Captain of the Ultramarines Sixth Company, earning the title Master of Rites. Now he must face his most challenging task to date – taking on the Death Guard in a grinding war where little glory can be found. Honour demands that this task must be undertaken, and who better to lead than the Master of Rites?

THE STORY
Ferren Areios, Captain of the Ultramarines Sixth Company, has been dispatched to retake the worlds of the Reach and cleanse them of the Death Guard’s corruption. As the Plague Marines dig in and the death toll rises to catastrophic heights, Ferren is pushed to the limits of his Chapter’s creed. Isolated in the Plague God’s domain, the reclamation fleet fights not only for the worlds of the Reach, but for what remains of Ferren’s own humanity.

Written by Rob Young. Narrated by John Banks. Runtime 9 hours and 7 minutes approx.

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Fun adventure

Really fun and exciting novel. With excellent character development and exciting fast pace battles. This book shows why the ultramarines are such a great chapter with great characters. I'm hoping for a sequel.

not what i was expecting

this one was a little unconventional, i was expecting bolt guns and codex and but its actually more of a psychological thing about Ferren dealing with a profound loss while learning how to run a crusade for the first time

there is a second storyline about a navy officer who found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time (till he found himself at the right place in the right time in the end) classic!

Solid Ultramarine Story

Its nice to read about a company we dont hear from much (6th company), good read 8/10

a great continuation and build on the character of Ferren Areios

I enjoyed the story, the narration was good, and the growth of the main character that truly ties the story together

Nothing special

While John Banks voice acting is spot on Rob Young wrote a story that leaves much to be desired. Multiple character actions and story events just dont make sense and the Ultramarines dont act like Ultramarines, many times acting more like Black Templars.