Farseer
Overview: Darke has been approached by the eldar,’ said Justina, and was pleased by the smile that played across her master’s face. ‘They have given him a dreamstone.’
Sudden anger swirled across the daemon’s features. ‘They must not be allowed to interfere, slave. The eve of my return approaches. We must have that man. He will be a vessel of rare power.’
Justina nodded, although fear suddenly filled her. ‘Darke suspects nothing, master. He has given the dreamstone to me, to sell for money.’
Warm laughter echoed from within the mirror. ‘How foolish mortals are,’ the daemon said. ‘To give away the one thing that might protect him.’
Rogue Trader Janus Darke is a desperate man. Once rich and famous, a string of bad luck has brought him to the brink of ruin. Dreaming of past glories, lost in despair, the last thing he wants is to accept a commission from two mysterious strangers – a voyage to the Eye of Terror, the dark heart of the galaxy. But Janus finds himself in more danger than he could have ever imagined, as he is pulled into the middle of a deadly power struggle between the eldar and their ancient enemy, a daemon prince of Slaanesh.
Pages: 287 Pages
Writer: William King
Recommendations:
The tale of Janus Darke, a rogue trader with more enemies than friends, takes a thrilling turn when a pair of Eldar seek him out. Janus Darke is a character worth rooting for, and I found myself wishing there were more books about him. However, the story itself felt a bit amateurish at times, meandering instead of propelling forward. I caught myself daydreaming during certain parts, struggling to stay engaged. There were moments that were impossible to put down, but others that required sheer willpower to push through. I even contemplated skipping to the last chapter to spare myself the agony of certain sections. Overall, I must admit that this book falls short in the writing department. It’s a shame because the story had so much potential. On the bright side, at least it’s a quick read, so you won’t waste too much time if you decide to give it a go.