Because they are Necrons, they do not age. Their "pranks" involve infiltrating each other’s planets, sabotaging political dynasties over centuries, and even releasing a genestealer cult just to win an argument. The scale of time is the book's most unique element; a chapter might jump forward five hundred years mid-sentence, emphasizing how fleeting mortal life appears to these metal titans. The Richard Reed Factor
One of the key themes of "Infinite and the Divine" is the illusion of separation. The author argues that our everyday experiences and perceptions create a sense of separation between ourselves, others, and the world around us. However, this separation is merely an illusion, a veil that obscures our true nature and connection to the universe. Through a series of insightful and thought-provoking discussions, the audiobook shows how we can transcend this illusion and tap into the infinite and divine aspects of reality.
The Infinite and the Divine is widely considered a masterpiece of Warhammer 40,000 fiction. Moving away from the gritty, gothic horror of the Space Marines and the Imperium of Man, the novel focuses on the Necrons—ancient, skeletal robot dynasts who possess the egos, petty grudges, and arrogance of dying empires. The audiobook edition, elevated by the legendary vocal performance of John Banks, transforms an already fantastic sci-fi epic into a mesmerizing audio experience. It is a story about the nature of time, the hubris of the immortal, and a surprisingly touching existential buddy-comedy. infinite and the divine audiobook
Warhammer 40,000 is notorious for its grimdark, hopeless setting. The Infinite and the Divine subverts this by leaning heavily into dark satire. Because Trazyn and Orikan are immortal, the concept of time means nothing to them. A courtroom scene where they sue each other lasts for centuries. A prank involving a dangerous alien predator ruins an entire planet over several millennia.
This isn't just another entry in the sprawling Black Library catalog. It is, for many fans, a genuine masterpiece of science-fiction storytelling. It does the impossible: it takes two of the most powerful beings in the galaxy, millennia-old undead robot skeletons from a faction often portrayed as silent, mindless villains, and turns them into the stars of a hilarious, millennia-spanning buddy-cop saga that is as philosophical as it is laugh-out-loud funny. Because they are Necrons, they do not age
The story explores what it means to live forever when your memory is mechanical, asking if you are really experiencing life or just recording it.
In a book featuring only two main characters who are both emotionless, skeletal robots, differentiating their voices is a monumental challenge. Banks succeeds brilliantly: The Richard Reed Factor One of the key
| Feature | Detail | | :--- | :--- | | | The Infinite and the Divine | | Author | Robert Rath | | Narrator | Richard Reed | | Length | 13 hours and 21 minutes (approx.) | | Release Date | October 10, 2020 | | Publisher | Black Library | | Format | Unabridged Audiobook |
Two immortal Necrons — (collector/archivist) and Orikan the Diviner (astromancer) — feud for millennia over a single MacGuffin. The book spans 10,000+ years of schemes, pranks, betrayals, and occasional team-ups. Think The Old Guard meets Sherlock vs. Moriarty in space, with cosmic horror and dark comedy.