The Regent’s Shadow

Watchers of the Throne: Warhammer 40,000, Book 2

By: Chris Wraight

Narrated by: John Banks, Emma Gregory, Penelope Rawlins

Book 2 in the Watchers of the Throne series

A new day has dawned for the Imperium, but not everyone sees the light. The Custodian Guard and Sisters of Silence must battle not just Chaos, but those who do not share Regent Guilliman's vision....

Listen to it because:

See how enemies lurk everywhere in the Imperium - even on Terra itself - and discover how the Adeptus Custodes excel at rooting out the darkness that lurks on the Throneworld and bringing it to light.

The story:

As Guilliman, Regent of Terra, heads off to lead the Indomitus Crusade, he leaves behind a world still in turmoil, beset by cult activity. Stripped of its huge armies for the galactic offensive, recovery is precarious. The Custodians do what they can while keeping the Palace secure, and the Sisters of Silence rebuild their citadel on Luna. When the warship Phalanx returns, it seems that stability will at last be assured. However, as reconquest forces push out further into the slums, they come across signs that another mysterious foe is active. The truth dawns - not every enemy is corrupted by Chaos, for there are many on Terra who do not share Guilliman’s vision of a new order, and the prospect of a Terran civil war looms...

Written by Chris Wraight

Running time 11 hours 52 minutes. Performed by John Banks, Emma Gregory and Penelope Rawlins.

©2020 Games Workshop Limited (P)2020 Games Workshop Limited

Good book, but where's the Inquisition?

Interesting to see the political dynamic that develops as soon as Guilliman leaves Terra behind to go on his crusade, especially the leaders basically saying, "Hey, we know how bad things can get when Primarchs are running around calling the shots, let's not let that happen again."

One problem I have with this book (and most others that are post Guilliman resurrection) is that the Inquisition seems to have completely disappeared. You'd think they'd show up at some point.

Gripping story and awesome voice actors

a great story with intrigue and action, really brought to life by all the voice actors

An Excellent Intruige

The voice actors lend themselves perfectly to their roles, and the story kept me guessing. Excellent bits of combat showing off the prowess of the Custodes, and the Silent Sisterhood gets some moments to shine as well.

It's was a great listen, written well.

I believe that when an avid reader can not predict your story with ease is when you are doing a great job as a writer.

I very much enjoyed this and look forward to more from Chris Wraight.

very good!

Amazing narration! Intriguing plot with some cool twists. In essence politics of 40k portrayed just right.