Space Wolf

As a long time 40k fan I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The story starts strong and ends well in my opinion. I do have to say it was a bit predictable in a few places, but not enough to really detriment from the book. Ragnar is a great character and the action scenes are awesome and well written. I've read the other 3 books in the series and they are all worth checking out.

i personally enjoy the "training" aspect of any hero story and this book is almost nothing but. I am reading all of the black lib. book in order of publication and this was my fav so far. HARD to put down.

I too have read all the W40K books and respectfully disagree with Mr. Bullen's claim that "some of the technical pieces were off" including King's extensive description of Ragnar's training as a Wolf. I would hesitate to toss aside the technical validity of Space Wolf training which does, at times, cross the line of what is possible on Fenris. Apprenticeship for any aspiring Space Marine is a tricky and sometimes ethereal experience for any young warrior. There are cases where even the most promising of Space Wolves must flex the rules to maintain his livelihood. Please Mr. Bullen, this book is a tale of epic proportions, and quibbling with its technical merits or failings would be a folly even the most irreverent Marine would not commit.

Space Wolf is a introducing book to the WH40K universe. In my mind this was almost designed for the new fans of WH40K or even the outsider who doesn't know what WH40K stand for. The story is simple and has a few twists, but it is lavishly detailed, and there is a subtle humor throughout the book, making it fun to read. But where it really shine is from the fact that a outsider of WH40K could pick this book and enjoy it as much as a hardcore fan, and that, for WH40K novels is almost impossible. In my mind, if there would be ever movie about WH40K (I think that Exile Bloodquest is abandoned) it should be Space wolf. The character (Ragnar) from the beginning know nothing of the WH40K universe, and we tag along as he discover, and appreciate this universe. Hardcore fan wont like the simplicity of this book, fans will like to learn the whole background to the Space wolf Chapters, and will enjoy the story. But a outsider will learn what WH40K is about and hopefully will give a interesting taste and curiosity of the WH40K world. For this unique feature, it has to have 5 starts, Anyone looking at buying his first novel should buy this one.

This book starts out with a bang and takes you on a wild ride that is sure to please Space Wolf fans everywhere. Its gives amazing insight into the mysterious chapter of the 40k universe and shows the reader why the Space Wolves are among the most feared fighters in the universe. The story is fast paced and hard to put down, in fact I read the entire book in one sitting. William King is a gifted writer with a wonderful ability to make you feel as if you are right there as events unfold before your eyes. Readers will follow Ragnar Blackmane from his earliest beginnings as a warrior on the planet Fenris to his selection and training as a Space Wolf. I recommend it highly and can't wait for the sequel "Ragnar's Claw" due out this October!