Books in series
#1
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.
#3
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...
#5
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.
#7
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...
#9
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.
#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.
#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.
#15
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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
Authors
Christian Z. Dunn
Author · 22 books
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.
Chris Dows
Author · 11 books
Chris Dows is a professor of creative writing at the University of Lincoln.
Robbie MacNiven
Author · 27 books
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.
Chris Wraight
Author · 70 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.
