Malleus (Eisenhorn Trilogy) [Mass Market Paperback]

Dan Abnett (Author)

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Games Workshop (January 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0743411765
• ISBN-13: 978-0743411769
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,445,869 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dan Abnett is a novelsit and award-winnig comic book writer. He has written twenty-five novels for the Black Library, including the acclaimed Gaunt's Ghosts series and the Eisenhorn and Ravenor trilogies, and with Mike Lee, the Darkblade cycle. His Black Library novel Horus Rising and his Torchwood novel Border Princes (for the BBC) were both bestsellers. He lives and works in Maidstone, Kent.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Well worth the wait, January 22, 2002

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"yahwehadonai" (Olathe, KS United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Malleus (Eisenhorn Trilogy) (Mass Market Paperback)

This book was delayed time and again, but it is well worth the wait. This is by far one of the best Black Library releases. Malleus takes place nearly 100 years after the first book Xenos. The novel is plotted and executed in the fashion of Xenos and works just as well. The plot of Malleus deals more with the machinations of rival inquisitors and shows the reader why the inquisition is so feared. Malleus is especially interesting to those familiar with his other books. Abnetts first book First and Only is referenced several times (inquisitor Heldane is a villain of sorts in First. the Mechanicus ship Mons Olympus is too.)The book is also noticably longer than other Black Library releases, but it still feels rushed, especially the final battle which is ridiculously short and dissapointing, these two factors alone drop the rating. And judging by the titles of the first two books the next and final book will be titled HERETICUS.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as Xenos, November 8, 2004

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This review is from: Malleus (Eisenhorn Trilogy) (Mass Market Paperback)

Malleus is the second book of the Eisenhorn Trilogy. Malleus isn't as good of a story as Xenos but still a very good read. If you have not read Xenos then definitely read that book first. Also if you are not already a fan of Warhammer 40,000 be prepared to slug through the first 50-100 pages as the book throws a lot of names and events at you that could be tough to deal with if you are not already familiar with the 40K universe. Overall a good, well written sci-fi yarn.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Book!, November 5, 2002

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A. Vivolo (Orting, Washington United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Malleus (Eisenhorn Trilogy) (Mass Market Paperback)

Abnett has written an excellent follow up to his first book "Xenos". The plot of this novel is very well woven together and surprisingly intricate but as a previous reviewer points out it does feel rather rushed especially at the end. I've read this is because of the restrictions by the Black Library on story length but I can't confirm this. I liked this book better then "Xenos" because it gives a glimpse into the inner life of the Inquisition and all its many problems. I only gave it 4 stars because the story line is rushed. It sets up nicely for the 3rd book. Bring it on Mr Abnett!