Forged in Battle: The Ragged Company March to War

This is a straight forward no nonsense Warhammer story. It's a short quick read (sometimes you just need a break from huge tomes). It's focused on a small group of characters in a small area. If you want a long saga this isn't it. Perhaps it is a little plot lite, but I enjoyed the characters and found the book to be a pleasure. If you're looking for an in depth exploration of the Warhammer world look elsewhere, but if you're looking for a good read this is just fine.

This, like all Black Library warhammer books is hack writing. Some do it better than others, but to argue for literary merit is like saying that a smash-up derby lacks elegence. File the last interview under 'NSS', for "No s**t Sherlock". Anyway, Justin's strengths are a solid focus on small events in a small town, some good characterization of the important people to the story, nice little period details, and exciting battle scenes. This is an enjoyable little tale and good 'beach reading'. If you want great literature, look elsewhere. If you're into Warhammer, you'll enjoy this book about a unit of Empire halberdiers fighting to protect the small town in which they live.