Eye of Terror (Warhammer 40,000)

This was the first warhammer 40k book I have ever read, since then Ive read 38 others... But this one in particular ive read at least 4 or 5 times, its a quick read compared to eisenhorn, or any of the other much longer books, but I seriously think this is still my favorite, after reading sooo many books about how awesome space marines are, or how great the imperial guard is, or how crazy chaos space marines are, its VERY refreshing to read this book. it really gives you some insight on what takes place off of the battlefield in the 40k universe, if your looking for constant battle of epic proportions, and 100% action on every page, youve found the wrong book, but if your trying to find out what life is liek wandering the stars and exploring new and undiscovered worlds, which each hold their own set of traditions and people, then this is definatly the book for you. There are not that many books about what goes on behind the lines of battle. Alot of the other reviews say that this is a half-decent book, but to me its a classic, this is also the only 40k book by this author. its a quick read to so if you dont end up liking it, it wont take you more than a few hours to get through the entire thing anyway. hope this helps. but I would defiantly recommend this book!

A very original story that describes chaos in a very interesting and colorful way; From its followers to its worlds and artefacts. While reading you get the impression that too many new story lines are established to deal with in a single book, but in the end it all comes together. It deals with the lowliest imperial and choas servants upto the mightiest demons, and even the emperor himself!

This is a great read. The story doesn't follow the Warhammer universe perfectly BUT it is Warhammer that is very original and very fun to read. It has more subtle depth then most Warhammer stories. If you aren't careful you'll miss the point that different people living their own lives totally seperate from each other can still effect each other and events around them through what seems like totally random action-with little nudges from Chaos and the Emperor that is. That gives it a random feel as though it is a bunch of short stories tossed together. However it all makes sense in the end if you are paying attention. Manipulations within manipulations. The author does a great job of living up to that.

Although the book did not follow all of the Warhammer 40,000 fiction exacly it was wonderful. The thing I liked about it is it's originality. This is the only Warhammer 40k book that has originality. It is the only warhammer 40k book that surprised me. I think that the view inside of the eye of terror that the author gives is amazing, and unique. All the little things that he mentiones, all the details, and the bizzare artefacts from there alone make the book worth reading. It is also one of the few Warhammer 40k books that show how evil, and vile chaos actually is, and at the same time why one might be tempted to give his soul to chaos.

This is exciting & energetic stuff as only Bayley can do; the colorful textures of a Vance hyped up to delicious & exuberant extremes with strange & wondersoaked worlds that Bayley seems to just snap his fingers to appear: the water-world sequence and those dream jewels, just like the Rose cluster (which must be a nod to Charles Harness!) were marvelous moments of freewheeling imagination. Though I find it sad that he has to do just "franchise" stuff these days instead of getting his original work published, it is an exciting thing to have a new book in my hands once again, showing he has lost none of his considerable powers even when doing 'harnessed' work. Enjoy!