The Killing Ground (Ultramarines) | 
 enlarge | Author: Graham Mcneill
Publisher: Games Workshop
Category: Book
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 43161
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 320
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Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6 x 1.3
ISBN: 1844165620
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9781844165629
ASIN: 1844165620
Publication Date: July 8, 2008
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Product Description
The long-awaited return of the Ultramarines series, starring Uriel Ventris, by Horus Heresy author Graham McNeill. Killing Ground picks up where Dead Sky, Black Sun leaves off as Uriel finds himself on a chaos world and choices to make, none of which are very appealing or may bring him home.
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 Decent read, very little action, sort of a mystery-thriller November 12, 2008
A. Nonimowse. (California)
I will say that I was slightly disappointed but not overly surprised by the direction this book leads The Ultramarines series in. Where "Dead Sky Black Sun" was less action packed than the previous two, this installment is almost completely devoid of action. There is some, and it is fairly tasty but brief. The book is not bad by any means, but don't go into it expecting typical Graham McNeill action packed fare. The story in this book is more of a semi-mystery semi-thriller with above average character development for a Space Marine based novel.
Uriel and Pasanius return, having narrowly escaped the Eye of Terror, to find themselves on an Imperial planet with a few secrets. The population is in a state of discontent, the current leadership is oppressive and cold, and some kind of sinister warpery is in effect. The Unfleshed have come back with our two protagonists, which certain has its effect on the story line. It soon becomes apparent that the planet of Salinas is not what it seems, and so the story unfolds.
To comment on the characters and the story a bit: Uriel and Pasanius seem older, wiser, and more comfortable with their emotions in this story. There are definitely times where they seem overly human, especially for a Space Marine. Take this for what it is worth -- everyone reads these books (and books in general) with different expectations. Overall I would say it is a decent book, an easy read, a quick read, but not a stellar addition to what was once a previously brimming-with-action series. For the Warhammer 40,000 consumer this is worthwhile, but if you are new to the Warhammer 40,000 universe, especially if you are craving violence and action, you may want to wait off on this.
Lastly, it is hard back. I am unaccustomed to reading Warhammer 40,000 in hard back, so that was a pleasant but odd touch.
 More Boring Space Marines October 19, 2008
JYT (Florida)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
Of all the space marine books in the warhammer 40k series, McNeill's are among the most ridiculous and artless. The bad guys are always ten times smarter than the good guys and the dialog reeks of too much ham and cheese. The whole space marine genre is over-ripe and although some are pretty good (space wolf, etc) many, like McNeill's, are essentially a waste of time and money.
 Gripping, Violent and a 'Page Turner' for any sci-fi fan!! A+++ September 7, 2008
Jack Brennan (Norway)
Fantastic,
After having read the space Marines Omnibus i was hooked on graham mcneils story about uriel ventris and his counterpart pasanius. When i heard about this book i quickly pre ordered it.
Now i recieved this book 3 days ago and i am already onto chapter 14, i have read this book at work in my break, at home, and in the evenings. It really is a page turner.
Although i would have to say you will appreaciate this book much more if you read the Space marines omnibus' before as you will get the back story to all the proceeings portrayed in this book.
You dont need a summary from me as its on the website but if your after a fast paced action novel with a touch of heroism and an epic story line, please buy this novel.
its a credit to graham and a great sequel to the omnibus.
Enjoy!
Enthusiastically recommended to fans of the game and its world. September 3, 2008
Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
The miniatures game and world of Warhammer 40,000 has captivated gamers world wide. "The Killing Ground" is a gripping science fiction novel set in the world the game is famous for. Following the famed Ultramarines, devoted to Codex Astartes, as they struggle to get through the universe to finally reach their home known as Ultramar. "The Killing Ground" is enthusiastically recommended to fans of the game and its world.
Uriel and Pasanius return August 2, 2008
Sci-fi and history reader (NJ, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The two Ultra Marines return after completely their Death Oath in defeating the Chaos demon. The Warhammer 40k sci-fi story of their adventure continues as they arrive at a world suffering from over a decade of rebellion by former Imperial Guard descendants and the current Imperial Guard Regiment given the honor to settle there.
The story revolves around the ethics of rebellion and methods used to occupy and "pacify" the rebels. There is also the tale of leadership, how strict narrow minded bureaucrats can rule with no regard to the how their "subjects" think and interact. The book could have described in greater detail on how the governor was despised by both the civilians and soldiers. Instead, the book tends to repeat several statements over again on how Uriel and Pasanius long to return home with Uriel also trying to find a way to help the Unfleshed.
Am not happy about the recent Horus Heresy books as the characters are dull and bland. McNeill is able to add more personality and creativity to both major and minor characters in this Ultra Marines series. The book is a quick and easy read, only a few hours. Hope that the Ultra Marine series will continue. Maybe the Iron Warriors will return with the Uriel clone in a future novel? Overall, a decent library book to borrow or wait for the paperback. A bit expensive in hardbound form.
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