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Outer Dark (Carcharodons) Paperback – September 18, 2018

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Book 2 of 2: Carcharodons

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With tyranid hive fleets approaching, the Carcharodons make a stand on the world of Piety V. If they can stop the xenos here, they will be able to end the menace before it begins.

The Carcharodons’ remit is an unenviable one - this Chapter of Space Marines plies the dark areas of space, endlessly hunting down the enemies of mankind. Living on the edge, with no fixed base of operations, they are creatures shaped by their environment, renowned for their ruthlessness and their brutality. With a fresh wave of tyranid hive fleets approaching the galactic plane, the Carcharodons decide to use the world of Piety V as a bulwark. If they can stop the xenos here, they will be able to end the menace before it begins. But as they mobilise the planet’s defenders and fight the tyranids, the Carcharodons come to learn what the value of mankind truly is.

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400 pages
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English
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Games Workshop
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September 18, 2018
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5.1 x 1.1 x 7.8 inches
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1784967718
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978-1784967710
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About the Author

Robbie MacNiven is a Highlands-born History graduate from the University of Edinburgh. He has written the Warhammer Age of Sigmar novel Scourge of Fate and Gotrek Gurnisson novella The Bone Desert, as well as the Warhammer 40,000 novels Blood of Iax, The Last Hunt, Carcharodons: Red Tithe, Carcharodons: Outer Dark and Legacy of Russ. His short stories include ‘Redblade’, ‘A Song for the Lost’ and ‘Blood and Iron’. His hobbies include re-enacting, football and obsessing over Warhammer 40,000.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Games Workshop (September 18, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1784967718
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1784967710
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.3 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.1 x 1.1 x 7.8 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #1,327,380 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #6,288 in Space Marine Science Fiction
- #15,836 in Space Operas
- #23,606 in Science Fiction Adventures

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Robbie MacNiven is an author and freelance journalist living in the Highlands of Scotland and currently enrolled as a student at the University of Edinburgh, studying History. His ambition is to become an author in much the same way that a 5 year old, when asked what he wants to be when he grows up, will say “a fireman” or “an astronaut.” He takes thin but wholesome comfort from the fact that the world will always need authors just as it will always need firemen and (presumably) astronauts.

In between studying (at worst only a passing discomfort) and writing Robbie follows politics, football, gaming and stalks magazines and newspapers online to see if they have a “submit” button. A number of his short fiction works can be found on Amazon, and his non-fiction in such publications as Retrospect, Skirmish and Military History Monthly. Should his writing career almost invariably fail he intends to flee to North America, buy himself a musket and a red coat, and join a re-enacting group. He generally prefers cats to dogs, and is 23 years old.

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Gunlord

Robbie's best yet!

Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2018

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This was really really good! A perfect mix of action along with a lot of tantalizing glimpses at the mysterious history and true nature of the Charcharodons. However, the book’s blurb is a little misleading. It says the story centers around Genestealers on Piety V, but the plot only arrives at the planet like halfway through the novel. The first half actually involves the Carcharodons negotiating with another chapter, the Ashen Claws, and an Inquisitor investigating evidence of the Carcharodons on another planet, and *then* the two plotlines converge on the Genestealers on Piety V.

With that consideration in mind, this might be the best MacNiven work I’ve read yet. Tons of great action all throughout the book, ranging from one-on-one duels to the climactic final battle with the genestealers, mixed in with a ton of worldbuilding. I’d say the portions of the novel involving the Inquisitorial investigation of the Carcharodons are masterful, really gives you the impression you’re reading a fine mystery novel as they try to tease through the scraps of centuries-old evidence leading them to the wanderers of the Outer Dark. Now, you’ll notice I haven’t given many specifics, but that’s cause I don’t wanna spoil anything. This really is a straight-up sequel to the first Carcharodons novel, Red Tithe, and you’ll find out what happened to characters like Skell and Rannik here! But there are definitely some big revelations (especially one that seems like intriguing fodder for future stories) so I don’t wanna give them away. There’s even a little cameo from a character from Death Warrant! But yeah, since all of these plotlines are so significant, I gotta keep mum about them in this review. You should definitely give this story a look! 5 stars, easily.

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The sharks resurface, a little more scarred, and a little more hungry.

Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2018

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Just gonna put it out there, the book does not have as much action as Red Tithe. Whereas the first book was an ongoing slugfest between two groups of astartes, this one takes it's time and establishes story first, the action doesn't really kick in hearnest until a little under halfway through, which for a 40K book, is YEARS.

That said, it had a great deal more story and character development than the last one. Every major character and even some minor ones had tangible differences by the time the epilogue came, like really big differences.

The book also maintains the mysterious air around the carcharadon Astra, and deepens the riddle of their founding, while establishing a little of their history. Their original legion is still up for conjecture by the end. Speaking of airs though, whereas the last book had a horror vibe ressembling that of a slasher film, this one takes on a tone more akin to a lovecraftian story, or a, forgive me, alien movie.

Robbie additionally nails the description and flavor of the imperial worlds seen, giving them enough character to hold the reader's attention until the teeth really sink in.

Overall, good book, I still prefer Red Tithe but I am nothing but hyped for the third installment.

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Logan Calhoun

Overall a fun story. Hope we get a third.

Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2021

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It takes awhile to get to the action but when it does it makes for a fun read. Good solid characters. Overall a fun time. Looking forward to a third book. I hope the author makes one and I hope as well that Robbie MacNiven does some Imperial Guard stories.

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Jordan

There’s blood in the water

Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2020

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Mr MacNiven really outdid himself with this one. Never have I had so many moments sitting on the edge of my seat reading a book in the 40k universe. Artfully done and will read again. I can only hope for a sequel. Sharr’s story must go on.

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Gruffy333

Great story

Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2019

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Another great story about my favorite space marine chapter. The author does a great job portraying Carcharadon astra. I hope he continues writing novels on the Space Sharks.

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Chris K.

Good Book

Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2020

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This is a good read, there's more going on and more detail provided than in Red Tithe. My only gripe is the author heaaavvvillly abuses the words "wicked" and "ponderous."

Once you realize it, you notice he uses the words damn near twice on each page it's kind of wild.

Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2019

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Sorry, had to say that.

Expands on the prior Carcharadons novel pretty well. even get to see the chapter master slay. 10/10, can't wait for the third!

Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2018

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Im giving this 4 stars because it did not have the same amount of action in it than the last Carcharodons book. It is still a MUST read if you like the Carcharodons and space marine chapters that are not boring like the Ultrasmurfs.

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Another pleasant wade through the bloody shallows.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 25, 2018

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The Carcharodon Astra return in 'bloody' good form in this one. Few authors manage to engage me in action scenes that flow so vividly in my head as to not detract from the underlying plot. Several familiar faces come- and go- and betrayal, nastiness and a pervasive threat that the wider Imperium never even saw coming are all on the table for this one. A must read for anyone that enjoys trips into the grim darkness of the future, a REQUIRED read for any fan of the chapter and their lore. I want more already. Marvelous.

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HOWARD HAUGHTY

Perfect

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 13, 2022

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For a space marine book, pretty good considering most of them are not good

lysander1

Underrated writer

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 18, 2019

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Great fun. Drip feeds you until the climax. Looking forward to more. The legions lore is fascinating . Just hope they aren't descended from the boring old raven guard. Second legion anyone?

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Great book.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 9, 2021

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Much better than the previous book. I loved it. Can't wait for a third in the series. I loved the Ashen Claw stuff, it could be interesting to see a redemptive arch.

tony

Pretty interesting look into Astartes

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 1, 2020

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Gave it a 4 star because it's not over, it was a good ride but not a fully fulfiled one.

It would make a very good season 1 for TV.

I dont know friend... You like the space marines? Then you like book.

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