Call of Chaos

Series · 24

books · 2015

By Graham McNeill, Nick Kyme, David Annandale, and more

Books in series

Divine Will

2015

A Vindicare Assassin thwarts an attempt on the life of an inquisitor as a way to spread faith in the Emperor. When the last survivor of a Chaos cult seeks to assassinate an Inquisitor at a huge public gathering, a Vindicare Assassin is the only one who might be able to stop it. There is more than just a life on the line, however, as the battle of ideologies unfolds. Andy Smillie brings his thoughtful and lyrical style of writing to bear on an unusual mission for an Imperial Assassin. The central action scene has a moment that will take your breath away... It has to be read to be believed.

The Unending Storm

2015

The Warson, a Khornate champion, leads his warband on a mighty quest across the realms. Over and over he proves his might against the Stormcast Eternals, but how long can he escape Sigmar's judgment? Read it because It's a blood-soaked and brutal tale that pits the followers of Khorne against Sigmar's champions. Which god's servants will come put on top?

In Wolves' Clothing

2015

The Space Wolves hunt a dangerous foe, one who will be as much a threat to them after his death as he is with a blade... Striking into the Eye of Terror like the spear of Russ himself, the Space Wolves crew of the warship Reiodi bring to heel a thrice-cursed traitor from the days of the Horus Heresy. But this prey is more dangerous than the hunters know, even after he dies. After all, there's a reason he's known as Lucius the Eternal... Space Wolves hunt Lucius the Eternal, one of the galaxy's greatest swordsmen. And we all know what happens to Lucius' killer if he feels any pride or satisfaction, so the story promises to be very dark and very, very bloody...

By the Horns

2015

Chrysaor the Wanton, a Lord of Slaanesh, faces his destiny as he and his warband encounter Stormcast Eternals while ravaging the villages of the ever-changing region known as the Plinth. Read it because Rob Sanders brings his uniquely grisly take on Chaos to the servants of Slaanesh.

Gift of the Gods

2015

A warlord of Chaos seeks to bring a feral world the glory of the Dark Gods. Lord Antonidas Hajos, the leader of a banished faction of Dire Claws Chaos Space Marines, looks to spread the worship of the Dark Gods to the people of a backwater feral world. It's a look at how the acolytes of Chaos spread the worship of their dark masters, and what that means for those who fall under their sway.

The Gift of Khorne

2015

A magically protected city of the free peoples still stands, and a Khorne champion named Gigante seeks the ultimate gift of Khorne, daemonhood, by destroying it and killing all of its defenders. Read it because It shows how far a servant of the Blood God will go to achieve his apotheosis and ascend to daemonhood. And what happens when he displeases his master...

Jackalwolf

2015

When the Word Bearers launch an attack on Fenris, Lukas the Trickster must use all his guile to defend his home planet. Fenris. One of the mightiest worlds of the Imperium, home to the Space Wolves Chapter of the Adeptus Astartes, an impregnable bastion of humanity's might... or is it? When the treacherous Word Bearers come to Fenris, it falls to Lukas the Trickster, the so-called Jackalwolf, to defend his home world from the interlopers. Can even his vaunted cunning defeat their machinations, or will Lukas – and his Chapter – fall to the Dark Gods? It's the first Black Library tale to focus on Lukas the Trickster, and the fate of the Space Wolves Chapter lies in his hands...

Daemon of the Deep

2015

The seeds of corruption lurk beneath the surface of an idylic island village, where the forces of Nurgle and Slaanesh vie for the souls of its inhabitants. Read it because It's Chaos on Chaos action in the Mortal Realms. What happens when the servants of two of the Ruinous Powers have the same idea? Well, you're about to find out...

Siegemaster

2015

Warsmith Bakulos of the Iron Warriors journeys to the world of Harrowar to forcibly take command of a continent-spanning siege and ensure its brutal completion. On the world of Harrowar, siege lines and armies span the entire planet... but after years of preparation, war is yet to begin. Warsmith Bakulos arrives to take command of the Iron Warriors and ensure that the continent-spanning siege becomes a war that he can win. But his old comrade Kurr doesn't see it that way, and Bakulos remembers the events that have led them both to this place and the final confrontation that inevitably awaits them. It shows the fractured and broken Iron Warriors through the eyes of one of their own. Bakulos' reminisces of what once was and how things came to be are compelling, the hints of the tragic events of the Horus Heresy and afterwards intriguing... and the ending is as close to heartbreaking as Warhammer 40,000 gets.

#10

The Last Gift

2015

Tzeentchian champion Ompallious Zeyros brings the fires of change to the forces of the Plague God as he seeks vengeance against the sol-called "Lord Rotskull", Ephraim Bollos. But the two are more than just old foes. The last survivors of the same tribe, they are linked by a shared past... will that be enough to stay Zeyros' hand and spare Bollos' life? Read it because It's a strange and twisted tale of two friends/enemies (is "frenemies" a word?), worshippers of different gods, united by a shared past and torn apart by differing destinies.

#11

Black Iron

2015

Warsmith Kallus of the Iron Warriors chafes under his never-ending garrison duty within the Eye of Terror, driving him to forge a dark pact with Abaddon the Despoiler in his search for greater glory. Bored of life garrisoning a daemon world in the Eye of Terror, Warsmith Kallus of the Iron Warriors takes his destiny into his hands and seeks the favour of the Warmaster, Abaddon the Despoiler. He is tasked with a mission that will secure his ascension to the ranks of the Black Legion: infiltrate and capture a forge world controlled by his former brothers. What will Kallus do to meet his goals... and what will it cost him? Daring plans, sundered brotherhoods and dark humour await in this devilish little tale that shows the cunning side of the Iron Warriors... and how they can never match up to the devastating intelligence of Abaddon the Despoiler.

#12

The Prodigal

2015

Lykerna, the City of Light, sits in the Realm of Hysh in permanent tribute to the Tyrion, Lord of Light. But although it was once his home before the Blood God found him and twisted him to His gore-soaked service, the Chaos champion Graunos has never seen it... Forsaken and seeking revenge, he returns at the head of an army. Will he topple the gleaming towers, or will the light prevail? Read it because It's a first glimpse at life in the Realm of Light, with hints about the nature of the god Tyrion and, of course, lots of good, old-fashioned Chaos action.

#13

A Song for the Lost

2015

What secret lurks in the heart of the Basilica of Himaeus the Justicar? And how will it change the life of novitiate Ulix? In the Basilica of Himaeus the Justicar, nursing his latest beating from Bishop Eziah, young Ulix waits for Sister D’Fey to come and sing to him the only song that can ease his pain. He knows not why the other boys in the dorm hate her presence – nor does he care. When she sings the Song for the Lost, all his fears are soothed. As her voice lulls him to sleep, he cannot know that in his desire to escape the hardships of his life, he walks a path to an even darker future. It's a tale of mystery and intrigue in the heart of an Imperial temple that turns into something quite different – and very dangerous. Dark and twisted, to say anything else would give it away completely.

#14

The Crystal of Fate

2015

As the Stormcast Eternals spread across Chamon, Duke Phostrin of the Sky Shoals enacts an audacious plan to bring Kairos Fateweaver back into the Mortal Realms. READ IT BECAUSE It's a fascinating look at the lengths to which the servants of the Dark Gods will go in order to stand against the assault of the God-King's armies. It's a strongly character-driven piece – and with Guy Haley's flair for characters, you're in for a treat. THE STORY Lord Phostrin of the Sky Shoals, a Tzeentchian warlord, has grown tired of being manipulated by sorcerers. Now he seeks to climb out from under their sway with a magical gem possessed by Kairos Fateweaver that has the power to grant great power and immortality to its bearer. He has only to find it and claim it to achieve his destiny.

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Blood and Iron

2015

Iron Warriors Warsmith Ferrix seeks to fuse the power of the Blood God with a powerful war machine. Ferrix, an Iron Warriors warpsmith on the corrupted forge world of Dementius, has his sights set on the most powerful fusion of daemon and machine he has yet attempted, seeking to unleash the violence of Khorne through the ultimate weapon. It chronicles an audacious plan to install a daemonic essence in the mightiest of destructive machines: a corrupted Imperial Titan.

#16

Gorechosen

2015

Amidst the sulphurous hellhole that is the Scorchpit, two champions of the Blood God disagree on which foes are worthy of bringing to battle. READ IT BECAUSE A Bloodbound warband's Gorechosen may follow the will of their master, but that doesn't mean that they always agree on the right path... and when you're dealing with blood-crazed lunatics, that has the potential to turn deadly. THE STORY In the sulphur-choked hellhole known as Scorchpit, the slaughterpriest Akhagor affirms his faith by slaying those who battle eternally in that forsaken place. To the deathbringer Vorhak, however, some opponents are worthier than others – opponents such as the mighty Stormcast Eternals against whom Korghos Khul is said to make war. The Red Path leads in many directions, but which of these two champions will the warhorde follow to ultimate glory?

#17

Glory from Chaos

2015

Jetek Suberei of the White Scars gains a most curious ally when he and his savage battle-brothers pursue the Tzeentchian sorcerer Karnel the Ruinous to a mysterious planet to save their captured brothers. As events unfold on Valaena, Suberei will have to face his own prejudices if he is to succeed with his mission. The savage hero of the Deathwatch story 'First to Hunt' returns, back in the bosom of his Chapter. And he's given a strange ally indeed, upon whom he'll have to rely if he's to defeat his foe and avenge his brothers.

#18

The Eighth Victory

2015

Krev Deathstalker, a mighty lord of the Bloodbound, must deal with Sigmar's Stormcast Eternals and the ambitions of his own inner circle if he is to achieve his ultimate goal of daemonhood. But despite these seemingly insurmountable challenges, one eternal fact remains that may yet see Krev complete his Khorne cares not from whence the Blood flows. Read it because Brutal, bloodthirsty and vengeful... yep, Krev Deathstalker is a lord of Khorne, alright. But he's also cunning, and he has a plan for his eighth victory. There's a massive twist in this tale... but not necessarily the one you might expect.

#19

Midnight Rotation

2015

On the forge world of Urdesh, an Imperial Guardsman recounts his near-death experience at the hands of an infilitrating force of Chaos soldiers. It started as just another midnight rotation for Cawkus, trooper, second class of the 50th Urdesh Regular, guarding Munitorum supplies at Depot 686 during a months-long siege. Retrace his footsteps as he recounts the events of that fateful night and uncovers a conspiracy that could strike at the heart of the city. It's a sneaky little story set in the build-up to one of the pivotal battles of the Sabbat Worlds Crusade, and shows the insidious nature of the servants of Chaos, and the danger they pose to the unity of the Imperial forces.

#20

Godless

2015

A far-wandering Slaaneshi warband are led by an oracle to an ancient temple where a shadow of their lost god is said to dwell. The temple is not undefended, however, and they use all their skill to prise the truth from the ancient stones and their seraphon protectors. Read it because One of the great mysteries of the Age of Sigmar is just what happened to Slaanesh... and it's as much a mystery to the god's servants as to readers. We can't say you'll find out the truth in this story, but you'll certainly get some insight into what it's like when your god stops answering your prayers.

#21

Without Fear

2015

The Ultramarines prepare themselves for battle, knowing that their Chaos-tainted enemies will fall before them, for they are sons of Guilliman and are without fear. Aeneas prepares for battle. He performs the sacred rituals that stir the machine-spirits of his weapons and armour, and joins his battle-brothers in reciting the ancient oaths of their unit. On the planet below, hordes of Chaos-tainted cultists await their arrival, driven beyond reason by their desire to kill. But Aeneas knows that the Ultramarines will be victorious, no matter the odds – because they are without fear. It's a unique look at what goes through the head of an Ultramarine as he prepares to bring the Emperor's fury to his foes, delivered by a master in the art of creating relatable Space Marine characters.

#22

The Sacrifice

2015

After sacrificing a vampire in exchange for a glimpse of his fate, Tzeentchian sorcerer Arioso must travel to the Valley of Fallen Gods to complete the ritual that will bring about his apotheosis. However, the Changer of Ways is not the only deity to wield power in the Realm of Death.... Read it because Visions of the future... you should never trust them, as Arioso finds out to his cost. Saying any more would spoil the twist, but rest assured that when he's promised eternal life, it is delivered... in a way.

#23

The Staff of Asclepius

2015

An Ultramarines Apothecary tries to save precious gene-seed from an ancient and malevolent traitor in a new Ultramarines story by Graham McNeill. Wounded Ultramarines Apothecary Isstvan Cantaro, the last survivor of an attack on his ship, seeks to protect the sacred gene-seed of his battle-brothers from the vile intent of Dzyban of the Emperor's Children, and the hundreds of cultists now stalking the ship. The most sacred duty of the Space Marine Apothecary – to keep safe the genetic material from which new Space Marines are made – goes under the spotlight. Graham McNeill has crafted a tight, tense tale with twist after twist and a great insight into these most noble of Adeptus Astartes warriors.

#24

Lord of the Cosmic Gate

2015

Rikjard of the Many Numbers has done all the calculations and figured out all the variables – soon the path to Tzeentch's realm will be revealed. His vast army of mutated terrors, barbarous warlords and daemonic servants is amassed, and stands ready to march for the Crystal Labyrinth. Rikjard is determined that nothing will stand in their way, not even the great host of seraphon that is about to descend upon them... Read it because It's sorcerer against slann in a magical battle that could have dire consequences for the Mortal Realms. A glimpse into a different kind of devotion to Chaos, and the efforts it takes to stop the Dark Gods from destroying everything.

Authors

Nick Kyme (b. 1977) writes mostly for Black Library. His credits include the popular Salamanders series and several audio dramas.

Christian Dunn, sometimes credited as C.Z. Dunn, is a senior editor for Black Library. Librarian note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

Andy Clark is a background writer for Games Workshop. Librarian note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name. Andy^^^^^Clark

Chris Dows

Author · 19 books

Chris Dows is a professor of creative writing at the University of Lincoln.

Guy Haley is the author of over 40 novels and novellas. His original fiction includes Crash, Champion of Mars, and the Richards and Klein, Dreaming Cities, and the Gates of the World series (as K M McKinley). However, he is best known as a prolific contributor to Games Workshop's Black Library imprint, and has sold over 1 million books set in their Warhammer universes.

Robbie MacNiven is a Scottish author and historian. His published fiction includes over a dozen novels, many fantasy or sci-fi works for IPs such as Warhammer 40,000 and Marvel's X-Men. He has also written two novellas, numerous short stories and audio dramas, has worked on narrative and character dialogue for multiple digital games (SMITE: Blitz and Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground), has written the colour text for multiple RPG rulebooks and has penned the scripts for two graphic novels and two comics, for Osprey Publishing and Commando Comics respectively. In 2022 his X-Men novel "First Team" won a Scribe Award. On the non-fiction front, Robbie specialises in Early Modern military history, particularly focussing on the 18th century. He has a PhD in American Revolutionary War massacres from the University of Edinburgh - where he won the Compton Prize for American History - and an MLitt in War Studies from the University of Glasgow. Along with numerous articles for military history magazines he has written four books on different aspects of the American Revolutionary War, three for Osprey Publishing and the latest for Helion Books. He has also written the scripts for eight episodes of the hit YouTube educational channel Extra Credits. Outside of work and writing, his passions include re-enacting, gaming, and following Rangers FC home and away.

Joshua Reynolds

Author · 109 books

Josh Reynolds’ work has previously appeared in such anthologies as Historical Lovecraft from Innsmouth Free Press and Horror for the Holidays from Miskatonic River Press, and his novel, Knight of the Blazing Sun, is currently available from Black Library. He can be found at: http://joshuamreynolds.wordpress.com Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name.

Chris Wraight

Author · 81 books

Chris Wraight is a British author of fantasy and science fiction. His first novel was published in 2008; since then, he has published books set in the Warhammer Fantasy and Stargate:Atlantis universes, and has upcoming titles in the Warhammer 40K setting. He is based in the south-west of England.