Deathwatch: Warrior Coven (Warhammer 40,000 Novels) [Paperback]

Cassern S Goto (Author)

Book Description

Series: Warhammer 40,000 Novels | Publication Date: June 6, 2006

There is full-on Space Marine action in the amazing sequel to "Warrior Brood"! The iconic Space Marines blast into action with all guns blazing in CS Goto's latest novel. The sequel to "Warrior Brood" explores the Deathwatch Space Marines and their remit to hunt down the foul alien creatures that besiege mankind from all fronts. Warrior Coven sees the Deathwatch being forced to ally with those they have sworn to destroy. Can they hold their fanatical hatred in check to prevent a bigger evil from entering the universe? This action-packed novel from the author of "Dawn of War" brings the grim darkness of the far-future to life in an epic SF tale with an explosive climax.

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About the Author

CS Goto has published short fiction in Inferno! and elsewhere. His work for the Black Library includes the Warhammer 40,000 Dawn of War novels, the Deathwatch series and the Necromunda novel Salvation.

Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Games Workshop (June 6, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1844163652
• ISBN-13: 978-1844163656
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #959,273 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely well done!, August 4, 2006

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Detra Fitch (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Deathwatch: Warrior Coven (Warhammer 40,000 Novels) (Paperback)

Captain Octavius did such an exceptional performance on the Herodian IV mission, he had become one of the very few Marines to be given the honor of a permanent secondment to the Deathwatch. The captain assembles a new team of battle brothers for a new mission. Though Octavius has already selected a Blood Ravens librarian named Atreus for the team, he is surprised to learn that the Angels Sanguine librarian, Ashok (from the Herodian IV mission), has been called in my one of the lord inquisitors to join the team as well.

This Deathwatch team is to fulfill an ancient pact that had been made between the Ordo Xenos and the eldar aliens. The Eye of Terror is weeping torrents of Chaos into the galaxy. To the naked eye, it resembles a cloud of red mist leaking out of the nebula. The Marines must enter the eldar craftworld of Ulthwé and assist the aliens in dispatching Lelith, the Wych Queen of Strife, before she can complete a daemonic princess's transmigration. This is much easier said than done, however. The darkling wyches who blade dance and spin with breathtaking precision, the darkling raiders, and vicious warp-beasts are only a few of the many forces in which Lelith commands from her arena throne. Captain Octavius and his battle brothers know full well that Chaos minions are not the only form of treachery they must be wary of.

***** An excellent addition to the Deathwatch series. I do not know which story I believe is the best thus far. I found it very interesting to watch warriors from the enemy side team up with the Marines. As the reader, I got to see the fight from the Eldar Warriors' view point, as well as from the Marines'. I could not help but admire a few of them. I hope to see more of them in future W40K novels. Author C.S. Goto has outdone himself! *****

Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AT LAST.... One Worth The Wait, May 28, 2006

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S. Davis "black library fan" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Deathwatch: Warrior Coven (Warhammer 40,000 Novels) (Paperback)

This is a fantastic book. I really enjoyed the attention to detail that C.S.Goto puts into each and every one of his novels, and this one is no exception. I know almost nothing about the Eldar, and Goto managed to provide enough background information to get those of us who are interested only in the human armies of Warhammer 40,000 up to speed. And, I suspect that my fellow readers who know more about the Eldar than some of us will not feel bogged down with the details. I also enjoy the the fact that Goto does not expose his readers to only the most famous of the Chapters. Yes, Octavious is an Imperial Fist, but that is about it. When was the last time anybody encountered a Red Talon Iron Father? This is just about the only Black Library book that manages to throw a few believable curveballs into the plot...ever. You are going to love the way this book ends when the Deathwatch shows why they are the greatest warriors the Master of Mankind has (with the exception of the Grey Knights, but that is a personal decision, to each their own). This is a sequal that was worth waiting on; I thought it was every bit as good as the first one. Very highly recommended.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable, April 3, 2008

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This review is from: Deathwatch: Warrior Coven (Warhammer 40,000 Novels) (Paperback)

When I first started reading this book I thought for sure I was going to hate it. The first 50 pages drove me nuts with the story line jumping back and forth so quickly, however it eased up later on in the book. By the end I must say I actually enjoyed it. The characters were intriguing enough and I thought things came together really well in the story/plot line. I do think there should have been another 20 pages to tie up some of the loose ends. The ending left me feeling a bit like I was left hanging, however it was a fun ending and I did enjoy it. I do recommend this book to everyone.