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  • The Lion: Son of the Forest

  • Warhammer 40,000
  • By: Mike Brooks
  • Narrated by: Timothy Watson
  • Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (2,738 ratings)

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The Lion: Son of the Forest

By: Mike Brooks
Narrated by: Timothy Watson
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The Lion. Son of the Emperor, brother of demigods and Primarch of the Dark Angels. Awakened. Returned. And yet...lost.

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Witness the Emperor’s First Son make his dramatic return to the 41st Millennium! Much has changed since he last walked among the stars, but not Lion El’Jonson’s drive to protect humanity from the threats that assail it from all sides.

THE STORY

After ten thousand years of dreaming, locked in stasis at the heart of his shattered home world, Lion El'Jonson wakes to the nightmare of Imperium Nihilus.

In this midnight age, the dying embers of humanity are threatened on all sides by the hungry darkness. Alone, even the Lion has no hope of prevailing against such evil – but there are those who would aid him in his quest. Hunted to the edge of endurance, many among his Fallen knights have long-awaited the day their liege would return to redeem them. The Lord of Shadowed Paths must gather these lost loyalists to his side once more, and stride forth to vanquish a traitorous son and the twisted Chaos warband that calls him master.

Faced with these strange times, the Lion can be certain of nothing and no one, except for himself. But in a galaxy without the Emperor, without the Imperium, without his Legion, and without Caliban…who is he?

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Character growth and a great return

The lion returns to have actual character growth and be a likable protagonist. Can’t wait for the next book or when he meets up with Robot Gorilla Man

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Good

I enjoyed it much and found it worth a listen. I needed four more words.

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A slow start, but it sticks the landing.

It's a good story, but finds itself wrongfooted especially in the earlier chapters. it comes out the other side ok. but it feels like the end was written first and the story was walked backwards.

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If you're a 40K fan this is a must-read.

Very well written and keeps you engaged. Just the right mix of lore and action to keep you focused. Narration is also extremely well done.

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great book

love to see the lion is back can't wait till he meets up with the big blue

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One of the Best

This book touches on so many topics and addresses them masterfully. regret, misunderstanding,honor and forgiveness for a few. The characters are written so well that there isn't a point of view you aren't excited to get back to and the Narration is top tier. cannot recommend enough for any fan of the setting or even someone who is a fan of Knights!

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best of the indomitus age books!!!!!

great story!!!! looking forward to the next in the Lion's story. best book by this author I've listened too so far.

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Fantastic

I've never been the biggest Dark Angels fan but this book and the return of the Lion have excited me so much that I can't wait for the future books. Great Job was a fantastic listen.

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loved this so much

well written and performed. haven't delved into a warhammer book in many years and enjoyed this one.

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Excellent Book

Excellent voice acting, fantastic plot, and essential lore reading for any fan of warhammer 40k.

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