Jarl Kjaran Coldheart Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 As much as this pains me to say, i might have to read the McNeil version. Abnett is always filled with mystery, and warp magics, with just screams 1k Sons. so it looks as if my beloved Sons of Russ are given to the crayon of McNeil. wolf lord kieran Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/139661-future-horus-heresy-novels-2009/page/3/#findComment-1652178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hasoroth Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Artos - I hope so too! The trap laid for the Blood Angels on the 'demon world' (mentioned in the HH artbooks), in my opinion would make an excellent tale. It's interesting to find how many people seem to be anti-McNeil. Admitedly, I thought that the way he handled the fall of Horus was slightly superficial, but I think he more than made up for this in Fulgrim (in my opinion, the best in the series). Compare a lot of his earlier books, and I think he is by far the most improved of the HH authors - certaintly in terms of the level of depth he created for his characters, and the turning of Fulgrim and the books conclusion instilled the biggest sense of loss and tragedy of any of the HH books so far. Thinking about the events surrounding the battle of Prospero though, perhaps Dan Abnett's style of 'talk-fight-talk-fight-talk-fight' might be more suitable. Unfortunately, Fulgrim consisted of "Perfection, perfection, hey, did I use the word perfection yet?" Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/139661-future-horus-heresy-novels-2009/page/3/#findComment-1652410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacific81 Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Artos - I hope so too! The trap laid for the Blood Angels on the 'demon world' (mentioned in the HH artbooks), in my opinion would make an excellent tale. It's interesting to find how many people seem to be anti-McNeil. Admitedly, I thought that the way he handled the fall of Horus was slightly superficial, but I think he more than made up for this in Fulgrim (in my opinion, the best in the series). Compare a lot of his earlier books, and I think he is by far the most improved of the HH authors - certaintly in terms of the level of depth he created for his characters, and the turning of Fulgrim and the books conclusion instilled the biggest sense of loss and tragedy of any of the HH books so far. Thinking about the events surrounding the battle of Prospero though, perhaps Dan Abnett's style of 'talk-fight-talk-fight-talk-fight' might be more suitable. Unfortunately, Fulgrim consisted of "Perfection, perfection, hey, did I use the word perfection yet?" Well, at getting on for 500 pages and the biggest HH book, I guess he was allowed a few :lol: Has anyone else heard the rumour that Ian Watson is going to be writing an HH book? .... .. .. .. Er.. sorry I forgot :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/139661-future-horus-heresy-novels-2009/page/3/#findComment-1652740 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allerka Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 I'll say right now, I'm not reading the McNeil version. Unless he writes better, I'll save myself the $16. I'm eagerly anticipating Dan Abnett's version however. $16? How do you figure it's going to cost that much? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/139661-future-horus-heresy-novels-2009/page/3/#findComment-1653180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hasoroth Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 I live in Singapore mate ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/139661-future-horus-heresy-novels-2009/page/3/#findComment-1653239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allerka Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 I live in Singapore mate :) Ahh. Fair enough. ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/139661-future-horus-heresy-novels-2009/page/3/#findComment-1653534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aedhan Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 On the subject of Graham...he's okay and I give him points for writing about the Iron warriors, which is why I'll wait to read his take on the battle of Prospero. This is great news in any case! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/139661-future-horus-heresy-novels-2009/page/3/#findComment-1671341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigger-than-Jesus Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Has anyone else heard the rumour that Ian Watson is going to be writing an HH book? .... If he did it would be one nice book judging from from how much Space marine goes for on eBay Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/139661-future-horus-heresy-novels-2009/page/3/#findComment-1671452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-wrex Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 You know what I think would be an excellent book? The story of the Custodes and Sisters of Silence battling in the Webway. Maybe do it in a style like Angels of Darkness, even though that book...well...it's on the bottom shelf. But with a present section detailing current stuff, and then a flashback chapter, going over some other mighty event. Maybe Valdor and the Emperor after the Scattering of the Primarchs. Poppa E is all "Oh's teh noes, mah son's be taken!" and then Constantin (how much more awesome of a name is there?) holds him and is like "It's gonna be ok, Tim," because the Emperor's real name is Tim, but only Valdor and Malcador know it. :lol: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/139661-future-horus-heresy-novels-2009/page/3/#findComment-1671483 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trve Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I want some HH novels about the Night Lords/Cruze! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/139661-future-horus-heresy-novels-2009/page/3/#findComment-1671538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-wrex Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I want some HH novels about the Night Lords/Cruze! Well, we kind of had one already, in Lord of the Night, which, IMO, kicked ass. Maybe a book on one of those 'sanctioned atrocities' that seemd to irk/please the Big Man so much. I'd be interested in seeing some of the non-killy side of Angron. Maybe something to detail the pain and fear he found himself in constantly, his betrayal (perceived or otherwise) by the Emperor at his "rescue", the motivators that led to his believing that only slaughter ensures victory. I for one refuse to believe that simple cybernetic implants, designed to be used on regular humans, would been nearly as effective on one such as a primarch. Naturally, I'd love to hear all about Vulkan and the green marines, and how this most hardcore of legions performed prior to betrayal. As for the others, well right now I don't have anything else on my mind, but rest assured, I'll let you know. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/139661-future-horus-heresy-novels-2009/page/3/#findComment-1671564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grindgodgrind Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I'll buy both. I want it ALL. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/139661-future-horus-heresy-novels-2009/page/3/#findComment-1671686 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkana Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Poppa E is all "Oh's teh noes, mah son's be taken!" and then Constantin (how much more awesome of a name is there?) holds him and is like "It's gonna be ok, Tim," because the Emperor's real name is Tim, but only Valdor and Malcador know it. Can I put that in my sig? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/139661-future-horus-heresy-novels-2009/page/3/#findComment-1671713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sicarius25 Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Ive always hoped that they would do a book (at least) about the major battles of the HH-a book about Calth, Prospero, BA battle with the Daemons in Signis, Custodes and Sisters, and then the grand finale siege of terra over at least 2 books- to give the time needed to cover it in detail and give all the players due credit. I like the idea of the two sides of the same battle-and if that is applied to each of the remaining "big" battles it really goes a long way to getting all the legions at least represented. On the flip side, it could get redundant :( But it would allow maximum milking of cash from us :yes: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/139661-future-horus-heresy-novels-2009/page/3/#findComment-1671792 Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-wrex Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Poppa E is all "Oh's teh noes, mah son's be taken!" and then Constantin (how much more awesome of a name is there?) holds him and is like "It's gonna be ok, Tim," because the Emperor's real name is Tim, but only Valdor and Malcador know it. Can I put that in my sig? Absolutely. Sig away! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/139661-future-horus-heresy-novels-2009/page/3/#findComment-1672083 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.(Space)Marine Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 I am looking forward to this (especially the TS perspective of it). I also hope they eventually do a book on the battle of Tallarn, and how it went from paradise world to the desolate waste it is today. (whoot go IW and AL!!!) Oh and maybe a book on Corax and how he went from who he was to somone very sad who decided to go and fly into the Eye of terror (and about the speeding up of the geneseed process,a nd the gribbly mutants that resulted!) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/139661-future-horus-heresy-novels-2009/page/3/#findComment-1672551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanaellars Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I don't know if it has been said, I just skimmed pages 2 and 3 of this thread, but having read the blog on Abnetts site, it is sounding more and more like he will be writing the Wolves side of thingd. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/139661-future-horus-heresy-novels-2009/page/3/#findComment-1680083 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacific81 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 He is indeed. Apparently he has a 'new take' as well on Space Wolves, which it is believed will result in a different conception of them compared to what has gone before :lol: Personally I think that the crazy and care-free attitude of SW that is sometimes portrayed is a great bit of light relief to the extremeley grim nature of everything else - it certainly was in Enter the Abyss! I hope that this isn't taken away.. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/139661-future-horus-heresy-novels-2009/page/3/#findComment-1680688 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kushan Blackrazor Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I'm hoping he makes us Wolves even crazier... ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/139661-future-horus-heresy-novels-2009/page/3/#findComment-1681334 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retmonster Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 This came from a Dan Abnett interview on 40K Radio! Skol, Mjol wait, theres a 40k radio!? :nuke: :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/139661-future-horus-heresy-novels-2009/page/3/#findComment-1781442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ensis Ferrae Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I am looking forward to this (especially the TS perspective of it). I also hope they eventually do a book on the battle of Tallarn, and how it went from paradise world to the desolate waste it is today. (whoot go IW and AL!!!) Oh and maybe a book on Corax and how he went from who he was to somone very sad who decided to go and fly into the Eye of terror (and about the speeding up of the geneseed process,a nd the gribbly mutants that resulted!) my fellow Ravens on the forum in my sig, seriously want a HH book on Corax as well :P though, i personally think it would be cool to have multiple timelines in his book as well... maybe something of his insurgency/rise to prominence on Deliverance, and then fast forwarding to his experimentations with geneseed/fighting with the Wolves (which would be a seriously AWESOME sight) though, seeing as how thats not happened/happening yet, the only thing i can say about Corax, is that i rather like McNeill's description of him (though, thats about the only thing i like about the guy... he seriously curb stomped our honor in Dead Sky....) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/139661-future-horus-heresy-novels-2009/page/3/#findComment-1781452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Spikey Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Really want the Angron idea where it goes from his time in captivity as a slave all the way up to the Heresy- I enjoyed Hammer of Daemons and I think reading of a Primarch's conception of slavery and the perspective the humans around him have this fearsomely large god-like being, well that just fan-diddly-tastic. Also I'd love to follow in Mechanicum's example and have another novel not at all about the Astartes- something to do with the Emperor and Malcador's earlier relationship (not that sort of relationship), that's alluded to many, many times in Collected Visions. Possibly a Pre-, During, and Post- Unification novel? Personally I love Graham McNeill so I'm stoked that he and Abnett (my outright favourite with McNeill and Sandy Mitchell both holding 2nd position) are working on the TSons/SW novels. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/139661-future-horus-heresy-novels-2009/page/3/#findComment-1781860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEFF4i Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 While I despise the Thousand Sons to be in character, I do find them fascinating. They are like that bad little kid who had good intentions, but just couldn't restrain themselves. Mhotep in BftA was incredible, if not terribly creepy. Especially his little talk(to not give away big points). However, McNeill isn't terrible, and it is an honor to have Abnett working on this. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/139661-future-horus-heresy-novels-2009/page/3/#findComment-1781895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketrollrebel Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I'm surprised at how many people are not Graham McNeill fans. To be honest him and Dan Abnett are my 2 favorite BL writers and I'm really excited about the idea for these two books. Pre-Heresy Thousand Sons fascinate me with there whole "road to hell is paved with good intentions" kinda thing going on. I'm confident that both books will be a great read. :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/139661-future-horus-heresy-novels-2009/page/3/#findComment-1782330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sons of Horus Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 YES!! i hope McNeill does the 1k sons perspective. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/139661-future-horus-heresy-novels-2009/page/3/#findComment-1782357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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