The House of Night and Chain: Warhammer Horror Audiobook
The House of Night and Chain is a Warhammer Horror audiobook by David Annandale, narrated by Dugald Bruce-Lockhart. It follows Astra Militarum Colonel Maeson Strock as he returns to his ancestral home to become Planetary Governor, where a haunted house and personal loss shape a Gothic horror story.
At a glance
- Warhammer Horror story set in the city of Valgaast and the House of Malveil.
- Centres on Colonel Maeson Strock’s return home and his plans to become Planetary Governor.
- Combines haunted-house horror with war trauma, family estrangement and political corruption.
Pros and cons
Pros
- A full-length, unabridged recording with a listed runtime of nearly eight hours.
- The premise pairs a Gothic haunted-house setting with the Warhammer universe and a returning Astra Militarum colonel.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Language | English |
| Listening length | 7 hours and 50 minutes |
| Narrator | Dugald Bruce-Lockhart |
| Author | David Annandale |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Black Library |
| Publication date | 26 Oct. 2019 |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The listing gives two slightly different runtimes: 7 hours 51 minutes in the description and 7 hours and 50 minutes in product details; treat the duration as approximate.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Warhammer readers looking for a horror-focused story rather than a military campaign alone.
- Audiobook listeners interested in Gothic haunted-house fiction and a story involving grief, family ties and political corruption.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a non-horror Warhammer story or a print edition; this listing identifies an audiobook.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the story as well written and highlights its Gothic horror atmosphere; one review is reported to say it keeps readers guessing. The aggregate rating is 4.2 out of 5 from 111 ratings. These are reader impressions rather than a guarantee of fit: buyers choosing it for the haunted-house premise may value the reported suspense, while the listing’s horror focus is central to whether it suits them.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the story and its content.
- Customer feedback appreciates the Gothic horror style.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrated The House of Night and Chain?
The listing names David Annandale as the author and Dugald Bruce-Lockhart as the narrator.
How long is the audiobook?
The listing states 7 hours and 50 minutes in product details, while the description says 7 hours 51 minutes.
What is the story about?
Colonel Maeson Strock returns to his ancestral home to take up the role of Planetary Governor, but the House of Malveil holds horrors beyond his experiences of war.
Is this an abridged recording?
No. The product details specify the version as unabridged.
