Books in series
#1
Status
Deadzone
2000
An anthology of chilling, dark science fiction stories is set amidst the chaos and turmoil of the Underhive as savage gangs struggle for survival in the shattered tunnels under the hive cities of the factory world of Necromunda. Original.
#16
Scar Crossed
2018
A Necromunda story
A sinner in an underhive drinking den bargains for his life with a Redemptionist zealot. His only hope? Telling a story that shows the true power of faith in the Emperor.
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It's a tale of star crossed lovers being told by a man whose life is on the line – so how much can his story really be trusted? And just how did he learn of it…?
THE STORY
The religious zealots of House Cawdor, sworn to the Crusade of the Red Redemption, are well known for bringing their particular brand of fire-fuelled faith to the inhabitants of the underhive, and burning those they consider sinners. So when a preacher and his followers barge into a dingy drinking den, things look bleak for the hardened drinkers. When one in particular draws attention to himself, he bargains for his life with all he has – a story of star-crossed lovers that he hopes will show the power of faith in the Emperor and save his benighted soul.
#17
Once a Stimm Queen
2018
A Necromunda story
On a job for some Goliath clients, the juves of the Stimm Queens fall foul of the Enforcers, Necromunda's vicious lawmen. As they scramble to survive, things look bleak…
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It's a tale of desperate survival against impossible odds, and the bonds forged in diversity.
THE STORY
No job in the underhive ever goes smoothly. Whether it's a rival gang taking petty revenge, an attack by mutated wild creatures or the perils of the crumbling hive itself, trouble lurks around every corner. So the Stimm Queens, on a job for some Goliath clients, never really expected it to run smoothly. But when the Enforcers, Necromunda's black-armoured lawmen, join the party, things look particularly bleak. A handful of juves try desperately to survive, clinging to vain hope and each other as darkness descends.
#23
Venators
2019
A Necromunda audio anthology
In the nightmare depths of Necromunda’s underhive, a trio of bounty hunters face challenges and trials as they try to scrape a living by bringing the guilty to justice.
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Bounty hunters are among the most fascinating characters from Necromunda, and in this collection you'll encounter three, each with their own quirks, peculiarities and deadly skills.
DESCRIPTION
In the lower reaches of Necromunda's Hive Primus, countless hired guns and bounty hunters seek to make their fortune by using their deadly skills to bring in criminals, outlaws and those unlucky souls who've fallen foul of the Guilders. Each of these rogues and killers is different, with particular skills that put them on their path. Neither heroes nor villains, they live in the grey areas – and in these three audio dramas, a trio of bounty hunters have their tales told.
CONTENTS
The Deserter by Justin D Hill
A chance encounter with a stranger known only as ‘The Deserter’ might be just what Corenne needs as she struggles to survive in Necromunda’s underhive.
Expectatio by Matt Keefe
When he claims a rare artefact in place of an unpaid fee, underhive bounty hunter Baertrum Arturos is set on a quest that could make his fortune – if he survives it.
Half-Horn by Josh Reynolds
Three underhive fugitives shelter around a fire in the midst of a storm. They must be safe here, for the only one who could track them is Gor Half-horn. And he’s a myth, isn't he?
Total running time 71 minutes. Performed by John Banks, Steve Conlin, Matthew Hunt, Toby Longworth, Carla Medonca, Gesella Ohaka, Richard Reed, Andrew Wincott & Jo Woodcock
#24
A Common Ground
2019
A Necromunda story
A Goliath ganger and pit-fighter is given a chance at glory – but in Necromunda's underhive, nothing comes without a price…
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Explore compassion and consideration in the underhive – qualities which are normally in short supply, but which Mike Brookes skilfully brings out through the tale of Jaxx.
THE STORY
In the underhive of Necromunda, people fight for many reasons… Goliath ganger Jaxx may be a stimm-fuelled pit fighter, but there are all manner of reasons why he steps into the ring. When a mysterious woman offers Jaxx a chance at glory, as well as revenge against his conniving fight master, he must decide whether it's worth the price… his life.
Written by Mike Brooks
This story is also available in Inferno! Volume 1
#28
Dead Drop
2019
Summer of Reading 2019 – Day 3
A daring raid on a moving transport puts the Road Dogs Orlock gang in danger as rivals seek the same prize and the unexpected strikes.
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Get to grips with a fast-paced (literally!) tale from the underhive, packed with twists, turns and mysteries.
THE STORY
The Road Dogs, an Orlock gang in the depths of Necromunda's underhive, are on the trail of a big score. Danner Grimjack, the gang's leader, has planned meticulously, and now it all comes down to the execution. As they go into action, the Road Dogs tackle the Steel Crescents, their Van Saar rivals, on a moving transporter. Danner can only hope the prize is worth the hassle…
Written by Mike Brooks
#32
The Last Voyage of Elissa Harrow
2020
A Necromunda story
Elissa Harrow seeks escape from her troubles – but deep in the darkest sump of the underhive, only terror awaits her.
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Discover the lengths to which someone will go to survive in Necromunda's deepest places, and the monstrosities that await her.
THE STORY
Elissa Harrow is adrift. Deep in the sump of Necromunda's underhive, she floats on a makeshift raft, half-dead and desperate to survive. In this benighted place, Elissa will face horrors beyond imagining – monstrous creatures, mysterious strangers and the consequences of her own actions. Is death the only way out, or does a darker fate await her?
#34
The Hand of Harrow
2020
A Necromunda story
Caleb Cursebound needs to steal an artefact from a private uphive museum. Sounds easy… but overconfidence is dangerous.
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Enjoy a fast-paced adventure that throws danger and excitement your way, along with twists and turns that'll leave you dizzy.
THE STORY
Caleb Cursebound is the underhive's ninth most-wanted man… so what is he doing uphive? With his ratskin companion Iktomi by his side, he's taking on a job that seems easy, and has a high reward. All he has to do is break into Lord Harrow's private museum and steal an artefact. No problem at all for someone who faces deadly gangers, vengeful bounty hunters and all the horrors of the underhive on a daily basis. Or so Caleb thinks…
This story is also available in Inferno! Volume 4
#35
Underhive Apex
2020
A Mad D'onne story
A bounty hunt turns into a deadly struggle against Cawdor zealots and Goliath brutes for D'onne Ulanti – just another day for her, really…
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Descend into the underhive and witness a three-way war between gangs and a dangerous bounty hunter, with one man trapped in the middle.
THE STORY
D'onne Ulanti is an underhive legend whose name inspires fear for one simple reason: where "Mad D'onne" walks, carnage follows. Hunting a bounty who is in the hands of a band of zealous Cawdors, Ulanti finds herself in deep danger when a Goliath gang lumber into her field of fire – and mayhem ensues. Caught between two warring forces, with only her wits, her cunning and her ogryn bodyguard "Dog" for protection, D'onne must survive and get her quarry out from under the nose of both rival gangs. All in a day's work.
Authors
Nick Kyme
Author · 91 books
Nick Kyme (b. 1977) writes mostly for Black Library. His credits include the popular Salamanders series and several audio dramas.
Mike Brooks
Author · 30 books
Mike Brooks was born in Ipswich, Suffolk and moved to Nottingham when he was 18 to go to university. He’s stayed there ever since, and now lives with his wife, two cats, two snakes and a collection of tropical fish. When not working for a homelessness charity he plays guitar and sings in a punk band, watches football (soccer), MMA and nature/science documentaries, goes walking in the Peak District or other areas of splendid scenery, and DJs wherever anyone will tolerate him. And, y’know, writes.
Denny Flowers
Author · 8 books
Danny Flowers is a writer of Warhammer 40k, Age of Sigmar, and Necromunda fiction. He submitted his first Black Library story during open submissions in 2018.
Robbie MacNiven
Author · 35 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.
