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Salamander (The Tome of Fire Trilogy) Paperback – August 25, 2009

by Nick Kyme (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 99 ratings
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First novel about the Salamanders Chapter of Space Marines, superhuman warriors of the far future.

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  1. Book 1 of 4
    Tome of Fire
  2. Print length
    448 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Games Workshop
  5. Publication date
    August 25, 2009
  6. Dimensions
    4 x 1.25 x 7 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1844167410
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1844167418
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Nick Kyme hails from Grimsby, on the east coast of England. He moved to Nottingham in 2003 to work on White Dwarf magazine, and later made the switch to the Black Library to work there as an editor. His writing credits include short stories, background books, and several novels set in the worlds of Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Games Workshop (August 25, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 448 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1844167410
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1844167418
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4 x 1.25 x 7 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 99 ratings

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George Fafalios
5.0 out of 5 stars Honestly enjoyed it!
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2017
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"Salamander" is the first book in "The Tome of Fire" Trilogy. If you want to read this book, please make sure you have already acquired "The Tome of Fire", since it contains all the short stories that come before and after this book, and are completely tied to it. It helps for more coherent reading, since you understand the whole story from the beginning, the characters psychology and reactions etc. Otherwise, "Salamander" is a good stand alone book, you just have to guess some things (eg why there are bad relations between the characters, why someone is devastated and an emotional wreck etc). As a Warhammer 40k fan, I happened to buy it by chance, when I saw it in a random bookstore.
I began reading it before going to bed, and at first, the pace was not really fast. It took a while to get "hooked". However, after about 100 pages, I simply could not time without thinking about what would happen next, and I anxiously counted down the hours until I could read again.
Overall, I think it was a really good book! The success of the book comes from the fact that I immediately searched for the rest of the series (I ordered book 2 whilst halfway through this book). I didn't know much about the Salamanders before this, and I have to admit, it has made me admire them and want to learn more about them! Can't wait to read the rest of the Trilogy!
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Sean Dooley
4.0 out of 5 stars The Fires of Vulkan Ignite!
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2009
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With the inclusion of Vulkan He'stan as a special character in the newest Space Marines codex and his subsequent usefulness with meltas in the 40k game, it's no wonder that the Salamanders Space Marines have garnered quite a bit of attention, and rightfully so. I think it's nice to see that GW is moving towards fleshing out Space Marine chapters beyond the Ultramarines, Space Wolves, and Blood Angels--particularly because Games Workshop has done a fairly good job of diversifying the backgrounds of those chapters.

Salamander, the latest effort by Nick Kyme (Assault on Black Reach, Heroes of the Space Marines), is one such novel and, thankfully, a worthy addition to the Black Library. Centering on the Salamanders 3rd Company, Salamander is the first installment of the Tome of Fire trilogy that Kyme is writing and gives most of its focus to one Salamander, Sargeant Da'kir.

We learn early in the novel that Dak'ir is different than the majority of the other Salamanders. First, he is an Ignean, a location on the Salamander homeworld of Nocture that rarely produces those worthy to be Astartes. Secondly, Dak'ir dreams of his past life, something other marines do not do.

While exploring a derelict Adeptus Mechanicus ship, Dak'ir discovers a chest that bears the seal of Vulkan, primarch of the Salamanders. This leads Tu'shan, chapter master of the Salamanders and Regent of Prometheus, to convene his trusted council and soon thereafter send the 3rd company on a quest to discover secrets that may lead to Vulkan. Without revealing too much of this very nice surprise, the Dak'ir and his breatheren make a discovery that will shape the future of the Salamanders chapter and lead to the next books in the Tome of Fire trilogy.

What makes this such a strong addition the the Space Marines mythos is Kyme's ability to successfully balance character development with the battle scenes that are so ubiquitous in the 40k universe. The Salamanders are a chapter steeped in mythos, and Kyme paints a nice portrait of the rituals and traditions of the Promethean Cult. Another staple of the Salamanders is juxtaposition of their appearance (demon-like) and their mission statement, as it were, as Space Marines (protect the innocent). The compassion and humanity in the Salamanders is shown a great deal by Dak'ir's closest confidant, his heavy weapons trooper Ba'Ken. I really appreciated this dose of humanity Kyme injects in the Salamanders; for me it really sets them apart from the other Chapters of the Adeptus Astartes.

Kyme really seems to have a good grasp on what he wants to achieve with the Astartes of Nocturne. His characterizations are developed and interesting, though at times they can be a tad cliche (Iagon is obviously his Shakespearian Iago). In addition, his depictions of battle are intense without being too over-the-top. Overall, I believe Kyme has a hit on his hands with Salamander. I eagerly anticipate his next addition to the Tome of Fire Trilogy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2020
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I love the characters in this book and it had so many details that I could imagine it as a 4k movie in vr! I cant wait see what the next one is about and I love Nick's books they are so good. I also love that this is a trilogy so that I can get more of the characters and book but overall a good story even by itself!
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Sharon Handel
5.0 out of 5 stars Book good
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2019
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It was good book
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Glenn R.
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2018
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Chase Henderson
3.0 out of 5 stars An ok book.
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2013
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Its an ok book. I really like the Salamanders chapter and used to paint the army for 40k but this book kind of killed it for me. Hate to say but the first one while kind of good didn't have any thrilling moments to me like some in the Horus Heresy have. Have not read the other books in the series yet.
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Tiny
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2020
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A good book and maybe the last in the old mass market paperback format. Black Library has moved to the high prestige format with big print and large margins, charging on average $5-7 more per volume. They have also increased the output, moving from roughly 1-2 books a month, to 8-10 books a month. Felt like I could no longer keep pace with the storyline and dropped off about volume 40 of the Horus Heresy. However, this book by Kyme is a good salamander story.
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Doc
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding entry to the 40k lore
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2022
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Nick Kyme's Salamander is an amazing novel. He quickly became one of my favorite authors thanks to his Salamander tales. Grab this one and devour it, you won't be disappointed!
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Charles
5.0 out of 5 stars My Start to Warhammer and a good one
Reviewed in Germany on January 13, 2022
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The book is really catching after the slow start
, about 100 pages.

After that it has a good flow and detailed way to draw you the places and battles!
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J. Rogers
5.0 out of 5 stars Surprises abound
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 26, 2010
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I'm quite skeptical of Warhammer & 40k books - in my experience they are badly written fan-service about how wonderful the empire or the imperium or elves or whatever race's propaganda it's promoting. However this book really captures the tempered nobility of the Salamander space marines. It is true to the 'fluff' or background of the game. Of course if you haven't been playing any of the games that means nothing to you.

The above aside it is a well written and atmospheric book. The main protagonists are not perfect and indeed suffer many setbacks. Slow to start until about midway through chapter 2 where the pace really picks up making it hard to put down. It is nicely paced and not too 'over the top' (in as much as 8ft tall superhuman men in robotic armour with guns that shoot exploding rockets can be 'not over the top') and also demonstrates some of the humanity that the Salamander marines are known for in the background. Possibly not the most ideal book to start with if you are unfamilar with the 40k world but I'd recommend it over any other - just google/wikipedia space marine background before you read it!
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Henry G.
4.0 out of 5 stars Good start to the series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 15, 2013
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This is the first book in the Salamanders trilogy known as the Tome of Fire trilogy. The main protagonist is the Salamander space marine Dak'ir. He seems to be possessed of the talent needed to become a Librarian, which is what happens in the course of the novel. There is also conflict with another space marine chapter, the Marines Malevolent, and warnings as prophesy of a dark times for the Salamanders chapter. A lot of excitement and some good character building all combine to produce a satisfying first novel.
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Matthias
4.0 out of 5 stars Hybrid aus Ultramarine und Spacewolf
Reviewed in Germany on May 3, 2010
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Die Salamander haben nach diesem ertsen Roman der Trilogie bereits mein Intersse geweckt und Ich freue mich auf die Fortsetzungen. Es hat mir sehr gefallen das die Spacemarines nicht wie so oft nur als extrem fromme oder rüpelhafte, nicht aufzuhaltende Killer beschrieben wurden. Der Orden der Salamander zeichnet sich durch eine Vielzahl unterschiedlicher Charaktere aus und lässt somit den Spacemarine menschlich erscheinen, jeder einzelne hat seine eigenen Gedankengänge, Visionen und Sorgen. Natürlcih werden die Tugenden des Spacemarine ausreichend betont: knallhart und geschickt im Kampf, und gleichzeitig ständig bedacht auf die Wahrung des Verstandes.
Ein gutes Buch welches durchaus in das feste Fundament des Warhammer 40.000 Universums gehören sollte!
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Adam James Brewin
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 24, 2022
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Second copy or this fantastic book.
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