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  • The Rise of the Horned Rat

  • Warhammer Chronicles: The End Times, Book 4
  • By: Guy Haley
  • Narrated by: Andrew James Spooner
  • Length: 12 hrs and 55 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (68 ratings)

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The Rise of the Horned Rat

By: Guy Haley
Narrated by: Andrew James Spooner
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Summary

Book 4 of The End Times

In the tunnels of Karak Eight Peaks, the final battle begins. Dwarf, goblin and skaven clash as the world burns around them. And in Karaz-a-karak, the dwarf high king faces the end of his empire…

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Another long-running storyline comes to its end as the eternal war for Karak Eight Peaks is finally lost… Guy Haley will bring tears to your eyes as several fan-favourite Warhammer characters meet their demise.

The story

The End Times are coming. In the warrens of Skavenblight, a new power is rising. The verminlords walk the earth and they plan to lead the skaven to their destiny as rulers of the world. But for Queek Headtaker, the only destiny that matters is his own, as he plans his final assault on Karak Eight Peaks. In the depths of that ancient city, two rival kings - the goblin Skarsnik and the dwarf Belegar - prepare to meet the onslaught. And in Karaz-a-Karak, High King Thorgrim Grudgebearer presides over what he knows, in his heart, is the end of the dwarf empire. The Horned Rat rises and nothing will ever be the same…

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Brilliant.

Brilliantly narrated by AJ Spooner. really enjoyed it story. Although GW should really consider carrying WH fantasy saga on this is the ultimate story line not any of that Age of Sigmar rubbish..The old world concept is infinite and eternal. Story lines are better and more relatable..

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Narration is on par!

Great and sad as to be expected with the end times and genuinely some moments where you know what's coming but still can't believe it is taking place. Narration is amazing and really made me enjoy the Skaven like never before!

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Quick, quick the end time comes

Excellent storytelling in the world that was and like the previous books in the series well narrated.

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one of the very best Warhammer novels

one of the very best Warhammer novels I have had the pleasure to listen to. really enjoyed the story anf performance

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A good book and a fantastic narrator

Andrew james Spooner truely knocking it out of the park with the narration across the series and this is no different

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Fantastic voice acting!

The jumps in the timeline are not always easy to follow, but the overall story was good and the voice acting really sold it for me!

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Amazing

As soon as I see a book in the series comes out instantly buy it no matter what time of the month it is. Captivating storyline if you are interested in Warhammer fantasy universe and Andrew James Spooner, the narrator absolutely brings it to life.

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Character depth

This story has such great characters, each with their own fleshed out stories, they all tie together perfectly and create a fantastic world that feels alive.

The narrator is amazing, 10/10 would recommend.

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Best of the End times books so far

Absolutely loved this one, Duffskull, Queek, and Skarsnick were brilliant. Mr AJS reads it perfectly!

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Probably my favourite of the end times books so far.

The performance of the VA is amazing. He really captures the speech of the Skaven. The Dwarfs and Orks aswell but especially the Skaven. Epic Battles and good story overall.

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