• Day of Ascension

  • Warhammer 40,000
  • By: Adrian Tchaikovsky
  • Narrated by: Harry Myers
  • Length: 5 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,014 ratings)

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Day of Ascension

By: Adrian Tchaikovsky
Narrated by: Harry Myers
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Publisher's summary

A Genestealer Cults Novel

The people of forge world Morod have found a new hope against despair and toil. The long-awaited angels are close, and the cult must prepare for their coming.

Listen to it because: acclaimed science-fiction author Adrian Tchaikovsky's first full-length work for Black Library takes the form of Day of Ascension, in which the populace of the forge world of Morod grow weary of the backbreaking work and injustice of their lives. But how far will they go to achieve change?

The story: on the forge world of Morod, the machines never stop and the work never ends. The population toils in the mines and factoria to protect humanity from the monsters in the void, while the Adeptus Mechanicus enjoy lives of palatial comfort.

Genetor Gammat Triskellian seeks to end this stagnant corruption. When he learns of a twisted congregation operating within the shadows, one that believes that the tech-priests are keeping people from their true salvation - a long-prophesied union with angels - he sees in them an opportunity to bring down Morod's masters and reclaim the world in the name of progress.

But sometimes, the only hope for real change lies in the coming of monsters.

©2022 Games Workshop Limited (P)2022 Games Workshop Limited

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overall a good book if you like genestealers

I found the audio book quite good triskellian is an extremely interesting character as an admech and I personally believe the ending is the best it could possibly be for a genestealer focused book

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really good an awesome addition to Black Library

one of the best stories so far great to experience gene Stealers perspective great

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Quite excellent

A rare gem of unusual substance from the Black Library. Really enjoyable and well worth the credit.

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Monstrously hungry for more!

A great literary introduction to the War Hammer 40K universe. Grim but beautifully portrayed. Such a change of tone for Tchaikovsky, really highlights how talented of a writer he is. Has left me monstrously hungry for more!

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A 40k novel for people too snobby for 40k novels

Excellent take from an award-winning sci-fi author on the 40k universe. Poignant, morally-gray heartbreaking story.

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Embrace the Four Armed Emperor

Excellent book, really enjoyed different take on the GSC. Recommend reading if you are at all interested in GSC.

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Well constructed uprising narrative

A great depiction of a genestealer cult and their insurrectancy tactics. The author did a good job looping in so the factions units and how they interact.

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big fan of the part with the guns and also the part with the robots and finally the bit about the aliens

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Absolutely worth the credit

Another example of Black Library bringing in new writers to create stories that are worth the buy and - importantly for me - hold up over a second listen.

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Phenomenal

Mr Tchaikovsky knocks it out of the park with great characters, action, and a focused plot. All brought to life with Mr Myers stellar performance. I’m so glad I heard about this book.

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