Warhammer 40,000

Series · 57

books · 1883-2022

By Andy Chambers, Graham McNeill, Jake Ozga, and more

Books in series

#14

Adeptus Mechanicus

1883

A pair of novels telling an epic tale of the priests of Mars. SKITARIUS: A discover of ancient technology send and skitarii legion under the command of Haldron-44 Stroika into battle on a world overrun by Chaos. When a cataclysm cuts him off from his tech-priest overseers, Stroika must rally his forces and battle corrupt machines and Chaos Space Marines if he is to achieve victory. TECH-PRIEST: Magos-Explorator Omnid Torquora of the Cult Mechanicus orchestrates war against the Iron Warriors for control of a long-lost forge world. With mighty Titan Legions, skitarii, and maniples of battle-servitors and robots at his command, victory is within his grasp...until treachery threatens to end his dreams of conquest. Read it because It's a truly epic saga that brings all the forces of the Adeptus Mechanicus – from the humble Skitarii Rangers to the towering Titan God-Machines – into a massive conflict with the fate of worlds in the balance. And there's a scene involving robots and a Thunderhawk that has to be read to be believed.

#20

Age of Darkness

2011

After the betrayal at Isstvan, Horus begins his campaign against the Emperor, a galaxy-wide war that can lead only to Terra. But the road to the final confrontation between father and son is a long one – seven years filled with secrecy and silence, plans and foundations being formed across distant stars. An unknown history is about to be unveiled as light is shed on the darkest years of the Horus Heresy, and revelations will surface that will shake the Imperium to its very foundation... Age of Darkness enters a new chapter of the epic Horus Heresy story, and features stories from some of the Black Library’s best-known authors, including Dan Abnett, Graham McNeill, James Swallow and Aaron-Dembski Bowden. Read it because The first phase of the over, and the Age of Darkness begins. These tales show the state of the galaxy as war engulfs it and lay hints to what is to come. The eBook edition includes integrated illustrations of characters and events from the story, and an afterword that places the story in context within the series.

#34

Ahriman

The Omnibus

2017

Omnibus containing all three novels in the Ahriman trilogy - Ahriman: Exile, Ahriman: Sorcerer and Ahriman: Unchanged - as well as eight additional short stories. The name Ahriman has lived in infamy ever since the galactic war of the Horus Heresy. The greatest sorcerer of the Thousand Sons, and protege to the primarch Magnus the Red, Ahriman's deepest flaw is hubris. His mistaken belief in casting the Rubric to cure his Legion of their curse has seen him exiled. Though spurned by his kin, Ahriman has not given up on his quest to restore his brothers from the fleshless husks they have become, and he will brave the worst horrors of the galaxy, and the Eye of Terror itself, to obtain the knowledge to achieve it. For to bring about salvation, Ahriman must risk his own further damnation and the wrath of his primarch.

#47

Anathemas

2020

A Warhammer Horror anthology Unexplained deaths terrify the crew of a tank. A strange instrument beguiles its audience. A man fears for his sanity within a plague-riddled hive. This grim collection of unspeakable cosmic horrors and arcane menaces unveils the subtle darkness that lurks within the souls of mankind and the sinister forces tormenting them. READ IT BECAUSE Experience bite-sized chunks of terror in a collection of spine-chilling short stories that will shine a light on the very darkest corners of the Warhammer worlds. DESCRIPTION A bitter sacrifice haunts the forest of a backwater planet; in a plague-riddled hive, a man faces a harrowing choice; an instrument of singular beauty beguiles a failing musician… There is darkness within the beleaguered souls of those who suffer the worlds of Warhammer. Whether it’s the arcane menaces of the Mortal Realms, or the cosmic nightmares of the 41st Millennium, none are immune to the evil that preys upon the desperate, exploits the cruel and seduces the unfulfilled. The third in the series of Warhammer Horror anthologies, Anathemas includes more razor-sharp tales of terror and insanity from the imaginings of David Annandale, C L Werner, Jake Ozga, Lora Gray and many more. CONTENTS A Threnody for Kolchev by Darius Hinks Vox Daemonicus by James Forster The Thing in the Woods by Paul Kearney Hab Fever Lockdown by Justin D Hill Voices in the Glass by Richard Strachan Skin Man by Tim Waggoner These Hands, These Wings by Lora Gray A Deep and Steady Tread by David Annandale Mud and Mist by John Goodrich Suffer the Vision by Jake Ozga The Funeral by Darius Hinks The Shadow Crown by C L Werner [Runner](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52870703.Runner "Runner") by Alan Bao [Miracles](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52347892.Miracles "Miracles") by Nicholas Wolf

#73

The Armour of Fate

2018

The return of Roboute Guilliman, primarch of the Ultramarines, to the Dark Imperium was nothing less than a miracle. And more miraculous still is the instrument of his resurrection, the arcane technology of the Armour of Fate. More than mere battleplate, the Armour of Fate keeps the primarch alive, holding at bay the wound he sustained at the blade of his erstwhile brother. But Guilliman cannot remove the armour – or so he was told. Now, after years spent trapped within the Armour of Fate, he wishes to test the truth of this statement, and seeks out old allies who he hopes can give him aid. Read It Because It's a look into the mind of Roboute Guilliman by the author of Dark Imperium, delving deep into his fears and desire to be free again – and featuring a deeply surprising guest star…

#98

Augur of Despair

2020

A Blackstone Fortress audio drama. A pair of explorers discover a dangerous and invaluable, artefact deep in the Blackstone Fortress. Can they get it to safety? And even if they do, can they trust the allies they must rely upon to help them understand it?

#126

The Beast Inside

2019

A Warhammer Quest audio drama. Of all the horrors that lurk inside the Blackstone Fortress, perhaps the most feared is the dreaded ambull. Rogue Trader Janus Draik embarks on a hunt for this monstrous beast - but he is not the only one seeking it.... Listen to it because: If you want to know what an ambull sounds like, this is the story for you - the perfect background to your own adventures in the Blackstone Fortress.... The story: Of the countless monstrosities inhabiting the Blackstone Fortress, none wreak such destruction as the dreaded ambull. Capable of rending a human in two with a swipe of its claws, hunting this apex predator is a suicidal task. Naturally, this leaves only one man for the job: Rogue Trader Janus Draik, gentlemen, scholar, scoundrel and duellist par excellence. Accompanied by the kroot tracker Dahyak Grekh, Draik must venture into the labyrinth for his most dangerous mission yet. But, in the depths, he is not the only one seeking the ambull, and while Draik aims to kill it, some foolishly pursue the beast inside for their own ends. Written by Darius Hinks. Performed by Tom Alexander, Sean Connolly, Paul Panting and Fiona Skinner.

#184

Blades of the Traitor

2015

Across the war-torn galaxy, those sworn to Horus’s cause shake the Imperium to its very foundations. Before the traitors’ relentless onslaught, the wisdom of ages past is lost and forgotten, daemons hide amongst the common people and the warp’s corrupting influence can be seen in almost every facet of the Heresy. For those who would become champions of the new order, there can surely be no redemption – only an eternity of carnage and slaughter, and the laughter of thirsting gods... Blades of the Traitor brings you five epic, action-packed tales that drive the Horus Heresy forward. Discover what the Warmaster’s allies are up to as they prepare to march on Terra: sacrifices in the bowels of Molech’s Enlightenment, Legion Navigators delving through the very Eye of Terror and horrific experiments in dark, secret labs. In this collection [Daemonology](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23494252.Daemonology "Daemonology") by Chris Wraight [Black Oculus](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24575257.Black_Oculus "Black Oculus") by John French [Twisted](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24888270.Twisted "Twisted") by Guy Haley [Chirurgeon](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24888290.Chirurgeon "Chirurgeon") by Nick Kyme [Wolf Mother](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24888323.Wolf_Mother "Wolf Mother") by Graham McNeill

#189

Blood Angels

The Complete Rafen Omnibus

2019

A Warhammer 40,000 omnibus Collected in one volume for the first time: James Swallow's entire Blood Angels series! Follow the adventures of Rafen as he is at the centre of a schism within the Chapter and then a pawn in the schemes of Fabius Bile. READ IT BECAUSE It's a fascinating insight into the sons of Sanguinius, with intrigue-filled plots, memorable characters and some great action. DESCRIPTION In this epic tale of brotherhood and darkness, the Blood Angels face strife from within when Brother Arkio claims to be a reincarnation of Sanguinius, the Blood Angels’ spiritual father. His message is clear: follow me or die. With no other choice, his brother Rafen kneels before this prophet of the Blood and swears an oath of devotion. But in his heart, Rafen knows that Arkio cannot be allowed to lead the Chapter into darkness. A reckoning is coming, one that they will not both survive. A devastating civil war ensues, and as the ashes settle, the Blood Angels face a further dire crisis and must call together their Successor Chapters or face extinction. But the sons of Sanguinius have many enemies, and this audacious scheme to rebuild their ranks comes under threat by the machinations of the arch-traitor Fabius Bile. CONTENTS The Fury Deus Encarmine Blood Debt Deus Sanguinius Redeemed Red Fury Black Tide Bloodline Reflection in Blood

#195

Blood of the Emperor

2021

A Primarchs anthology Explore the histories and motivations of the primarchs across six short stories that will take you to the depths of the Cthonian Utterdark, the wilds of Fenris in winter, and even to the holy soil of Terra itself. READ IT BECAUSE Get new insights into several of the primarchs in tales set across the Great Crusade and the Horus Heresy. DESCRIPTION A weak Cthonian boy forges a bloody destiny among the stars. Tribal warriors hunt a beast in the Fenrisian snows. Prosperine sorcerers seek hidden secrets. The Emperor's Praetorian shows his ruthless side. Alpharius submits to questioning over a brutal campaign, and Mortarion returns to Terra for the first time since his ascension to daemonhood. Each of these six tales provides you with a new look at one of the primarchs, the demigod sons of the Emperor. Once brothers-in-arms, these legendary heroes fell into war and strife, loyalist and traitor. But each remains a mighty lord of warriors and leader of men, and each has tales to tell… CONTENTS Lupus Daemonis by Graham McNeill Skjalds by Nick Kyme The Sixth Cult of the Denied by David Guymer The Will of the Legion by Andy Clark Council of Truth by Mike Brooks Terminus by Chris Wraight

#226

The Book of Martyrs

2021

An Adepta Sororitas anthology Valorous Heart. Our Martyred Lady. Bloody Rose. These names of Adepta Sororitas orders are famed across the galaxy, as are the Battle Sisters who serve the Emperor's will. READ IT BECAUSE The three tales in this volume encompass the bold actions of the Sisterhood across the Imperium as they defend Humanity in the God-Emperor's name. THE STORY To die in the name of the God-Emperor of Mankind is to live eternal, and none are more willing to bleed in His name than the Adepta Sororitas – the Sisters of Battle. The Book of Martyrs charts the deaths of these exemplars. Sister Ishani of the Orders Hospitaller, serving alongside the death-obsessed Valorous Heart, tends to her Ecclesiarchy charges as something inhuman hunts the fields. Sister Anarchia of the Order of Our Martyred Lady, taken captive by the vile T’au Empire, seeks to teach her interrogators what it truly means to be one of the faithful. On a regressed Imperial world, Sister Superior Laurelyn of the Order of the Bloody Rose reinforces the beleaguered defenders against a familiar foe turned anew by the Great Rift. And in the age of the Indomitus Crusade, with the galaxy split in two, only one thing is certain – there will be no shortage of martyrs to fill the pages of this ancient tome.

#227

The Bookkeeper's Skull

2022

A Warhammer Horror Novel Follow in the footsteps of Rudgard Howe, an enforcer cadet who, while on their first mission, and embroiled in an embittered succession battle back home, uncovers a heinous sanguinary cult… READ IT BECAUSE In the grim darkness of the far future, horror lies in the most unlikely of places, as a routine investigation becomes something all the more sinister. THE STORY On the captital world of Potence, young enforcer cadet Rudgard Howe is caught up in a bitter internecine feud to inherit his father's position of Chief Enforcer. As the tithe fleets approach, he is sent on his first mission to ensure that the planet's distant agri-facilities fulfil their quotas to the God-Emperor. Farmed with serfs and managed by ex-Militarum soldiers, the agri-facilities are places of shocking brutality and hopelessness. But when he is sent to the outlying farmstead of Thorsarbour, Rudgard discovers a community where the crops are left to rot as the inhabitants indulge in the bloody ecstasy of a sanguinary cult. As Rudgard imposes the strict Lex Imperialis upon the farmstead, he begins to uncover a place where sanity is rapidly slipping. Just a single step into his nightmarish mission though, a series of cruel deaths threatens to dismantle everything he has ever known about the Imperium, his faith in the Emperor, and the strength of his very soul.

#228

Born of Flame

2018

This Horus Heresy collection contains the novellas Promethean Sun and Scorched Earth, the novel Sons of the Forge and two connected short stories. Born of the fiery world of Nocturne, the Salamanders believe in self sacrifice and the sanctity of human life. Their father Vulkan was raised on this world, a blacksmith's son from humble origins who became a primarch of the Emperor of Mankind and forged his sons into a Legion. Their saga is one of heroism, betrayal, tragedy and rebirth. They have returned from the edge of extinction more than once, forever embattled, never bowed, the Legion and their primarch the epitome of defiancé in the face of adversity. Unto the anvil, born of flame.

#235

Broken City

2021

A Warhammer Crime anthology Take another stroll through the back alleys and seedy dens of Varangantua, an Imperial hive city riddled with lawless gangs and filled with the ever-present stench of death. Start with the novella Bleedout, and finish up with six short stories from a variety of Black Library authors, both old and new. READ IT BECAUSE See the Imperium of Mankind from a different perspective, as luckless and desperate citizens do what they must to survive, and those with power cling to their privilege by any means necessary. DESCRIPTION Varangantua is broken. Vast, ancient, and crumbling, the city is a breeding ground for crime and corruption. Gangs and criminal cabals rule over massive, lawless territories, and many who claim to enforce the Law are complicit in allowing this rot to spread. The labyrinthine bureaucracy of the Imperium strangles those few idealists who seek to bring order. All the while, deadly, forgotten things lurk in the dark corners of Varangantua’s decaying districts, just waiting to be unearthed… CONTENTS Bleedout by Robert Rath The Verdant Sun by Gary Kloster Sanctioner by Chris Wraight Old Instincts by Jonathan D Beer Rites of Binding by Gareth Hanrahan No Third Chance by Noah Nguyen Extended Family by J C Stearns

#237

Broken Saints

Part 1

2019

An Adepta Sororitas audio drama. Sister Adamanthea, revered by the faithful as a symbol of the Emperor's will, must cast her doubts aside when disaster strikes during a holy parade. Listen to It because: Hear another side of the Adepta Sororitas through the eyes of a Battle Sister who has returned from Repentia to the sisterhood. The story: Sister Adamanthea is an oddity among the Adepta Sororitas - a Sister Repentia who has been cleansed of her sin and returned to her duty, rather than finding penance in death. Seen by the faithful as a living miracle, she herself is unsure. Still feeling the weight of her crime, she wonders if she belongs in the sisterhood at all. When she is forced to appear with a famed priest on a most holy day, Adamanthea's doubts itensify...until disaster strikes.

#245

The Burden of Loyalty

2018

A brand-new anthology of Horus Heresy short fiction featuring stories by Dan Abnett, Chris Wraight, Aaron Dembski-Bowden, John French and more. As the darkness of mankind's internecine war slowly consumes the galaxy, those who still serve the Throne are forced to fight for both their own survival and the continued existence of everything they hold dear. With the threat of the Warmaster Horus' fleet looming ever closer to Terra, if will fall to such heroes to halt the tide, but the enemies arrayed against them are powerful and the burden of loyalty is great... This Horus Heresy anthology contains two novella-length tales - The Wolf King by Chris Wraight and Cybernetica by Rob Sanders - as well as six short stories by popular Black Library authors including Dan Abnett, Aaron Dembski-Bowden, Gav Thorpe and John French.

#352

Daemonifuge

1999

Suffering from amnesia, Adepta Sororitas Ephrael Stern retraces her steps to Parnis, accompanied by the zealous Inquisitor Hand, searching to discover both her past and Chaos' plans for the planet, once home to an order of Sororitas.

#377

The Dark King / The Lightning Tower

2007

The Dark King The acts of terror and warmongering by Konrad Curze, Primarch of the Night Lords Legion, have earned the ire of his brother primarch, Rogal Dorn. Wracked by terrible visions of the future, Curze is driven insane and attacks Dorn, setting the Night Lord on an inexorable course towards eternal damnation. The Lightning Tower Rogal Dorn, Primarch of the Imperial Fists Legion, faces a stark reality â he must tear down the magnificence of the EmperorÂ¹s Palace, a shining beacon in a galaxy of darkness, and turn it into a fortress. With the army of Horus drawing ever closer, as he blights the Palace with gunports and defence towers, Dorn must face a difficult question, 'What are you afraid of?'

#397

Death and Defiance

2014

Words alone can no longer convey the horrors of the war that now grips the Imperium. In what should have been an age of enlightenment and glorious triumph, instead warriors on both sides reel from the twin agonies of betrayal and bloodshed. The hatred of a sworn foe, the ire of a primarch, or the unholy wrath of a daemon-lord - none but the mighty Space Marines can hope to weather such torments unscathed... This anthology contains five exclusive stories from across the battlefields of the Horus Heresy. Each tale ties into one of the major arcs of the series so far, from the worlds of Imperium Secundus, to the palace of Terra, and even the Warmaster’s Flagship, The Vengeful Spirit. [Virtues of the Sons](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24467151.Virtuesofthe_Sons "Virtues of the Sons") by Andy Smillie Amit duels Khârn and Azkaellon faces Lucius as Sanguinius' chosen sons explore the twin aspects of their nature. [Imperfect](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24478292.Imperfect "Imperfect") by Nick Kyme A simple game of Regicide between Fulgrim and Ferrus Manus is far more than it seems... [Howl of the Hearthworld](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24492398.Howlofthe_Hearthworld "Howl of the Hearthworld") by Aaron Dembski-Bowden A Space Wolves pack rails at being sent back to Terra to watch over Rogal Dorn. [A Safe and Shadowed Place](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24513508.ASafeandShadowedPlace "A Safe and Shadowed Place") by Guy Haley Seeking refuge, the remnants of the Night Lords fleet stumble across Imperium Secundus. [Gunsight](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24525024.Gunsight "Gunsight") by James Swallow An Assassin lurks on board the Vengeful Spirit. His target? Warmaster Horus himself.

#422

Defender of the Imperium

2010

The legendary Commissar Ciaphas Cain, lauded as one of the great heroes of the Imperium, finds himself thrust onto the battlefield again. Cain wants nothing more than to keep out of trouble and get to the other side of his commission in one piece, but the war-torn 41st millennium has other ideas. Confronted with the powers of Chaos and hordes of alien foes, our intrepid Commissar seeks to sidestep danger and talk his way out of trouble. Yet each time he survives his legend only grows, and his life is in ever-greater jeopardy… Defender of the Imperium contains the novels Death or Glory, Duty Calls and Cain’s Last Stand, plus the short story Traitor’s Gambit and a new introduction from author Sandy Mitchell.

#434

Deus Ex Mechanicus

2018

Adeptus Mechanicus explorators have unearthed something ancient on the dead world of Naogeddon… something ancient and utterly deadly. Lakias Danzager of the Adeptus Mechanicus is investigating the ancient tombs uncovered by the now-missing explorators – but are his allies all that they seem? And just what are the walking metal skeletons defending the find? The necrons are rising and doom is at hand. Written by Andy Chambers Read it Because A Warhammer 40,000 storyOn the dead world of Naogeddon, mysterious tombs, missing explorators and deadly defenders cause trouble for the Adeptus Mechanicus. But the biggest danger might come from within… Read it Because Ancient tombs, walking metal skeletons and the Adeptus Mechanicus meddling in things they shouldn't – it's a classic set-up with one hell of a twist.

#474

Eisenhorn

2004

Inquisitor Eisenhorn is one on the most senior members of the Imperial Inquisition. With his warband he scourges the galaxy in order to root out heresy. When that heresy is found to infiltrate the hierarchy of the Imperium and the Inquisition itself, he must rely on himself alone to deal with it - even if it means making deals with the enemy. All three books of the Eisenhorn trilogy along with two short stories and Eisenhorn's case book and compendium are included in one big volume

#529

Eye of Terra

2016

An anthology of Horus Heresy tales written by some of Black Library’s bestselling authors. Once, the title of Warmaster stood for honour, loyalty and a fierce pride in the strength of the Space Marine Legions. But perhaps by following the myriad lines of destiny and defiancé that were already woven around the primarchs and their sons, we may yet come to understand the bitterness that can eat away at even the most steadfast of souls… This Horus Heresy anthology contains fifteen short stories by authors such as Graham McNeill, Nick Kyme, Gav Thorpe and many more. It also includes Aaron Dembski-Bowden’s acclaimed novella Aurelian .

#571

Fire and Thunder

2018

Advent Calendar 2018: Day Three Trapped in an enemy-infested city and hunted by their foes, Commissar Severina Raine and the 11th Antari Rifles must survive by any means if they are to strike back… READ IT BECAUSE It's a tense and claustrophobic story set in the ruins of a shattered city and following a few brave women and men as they fight to survive. THE STORY Severina Raine and the 11th Antari Rifles battle in the labyrinthine streets of Balfar, beneath the twin stars known as the Eyes of the Emperor. With the cathedral city of Whend under the control of the Chaos-corrupted Sighted, and the Astra Militarum being pushed back, the situation is desperate. When their fall-back route is destroyed, Raine and her troopers find themselves trapped in the city and desperate to survive – is this the end for them, or can they seize the day and claim victory?

#605

The Founding

2007

The last warriors of a dead world, the Tanith First and Only follow their charismatic commander, ColonelCommissar Ibram Gaunt, through the deadly wars of the Sabbat Worlds Crusade in search of glory and honour – if they can survive their Chaostainted enemies and the contempt of their fellow Imperial Guard units. Read it BecauseIf you've never experienced the start of Black Library's longestrunning Warhammer 40,000 series, now's your chance. And if you have, you can read them again, like revisiting old friends.ContentsA Ghost Return (Short Story)First and Only (Novel)Of Their Lives in the Ruins of Their Cities (Short Story)Ghostmaker (Novel)Necropolis (Novel)In Remembrance (Short Story)

#624

Garro

Weapon of Fate

2016

The Horus Heresy Book 42 Death Guard. Battle-Captain. Knight Errant. Agentia Primus. Hero. Nathaniel Garro's journey has been long and hard and now, you can read it all in one book, embellished and expanded from the original audio dramas. READ IT BECAUSE Garro hasn't reached the end of his journey quite yet – the Siege of Terra awaits him – but for the very first time, you can read his entire saga in a single volume, from his first mission as an agent of the Sigillite to his decision to break away and seek his own destiny. THE STORY From out of the shadows of the Silent War, a hero emerges. Clad all in grey, an errant warrior of the Legiones Astartes kneels before the Regent of Terra, and accepts a solemn new duty – Battle-Captain Garro, once commander of the Eisenstein, now Agentia Primus of Malcador the Sigillite. From the desolation of Isstvan to the halls of the Imperial Palace itself, he stands as a paragon of loyalty and protector of the innocent, ever ready to strike back at the traitorous allies of the Warmaster. But Garro is walking a path of his own, one that may lead him to question his own place in the Imperium... and what if he, too, should falter? This book contains James Swallow’s complete saga of Nathaniel Garro in the Horus Heresy – the audio drama series is embellished and expanded in prose, with additional scenes to represent the author’s original vision. This all serves as prelude to the events of the novella Vow of Faith, bringing Garro closer to his inescapable destiny as the first true martyr of the Lectitio Divinitatus. Written by James Swallow

#724

Heralds of the Siege

2018

Horus has triumphed. His fleet nears Terra and the Throne of his hated father. Many have fallen to bring this moment about, their names a legacy of glory – these are their tales. A galaxy burns and brother turns on brother as the conflict brought about by a beloved son’s betrayal reaches its fateful end. The Warmaster Horus has triumphed. His massive fleet at last nears Terra and the patriarchal Throne of his hated father. Many have fallen to bring this moment about, their tales are the ashes upon which the Heresy was born and prospered. Others have played their own small parts, drops in an ocean of war and blood. None of it matters. Terra looks to the skies as it raises its defences. Armies muster, heroes raise their swords, citizens cower. The war is coming. And nothing can stop it.

#726

Hero of the Imperium

2007

Enjoy tall tales of adventure and derring-do in Commissar Cain’s memoirs. Tau, necrons and Chaos cultists all fall before the self-proclaimed hero of the Imperium… In the war torn future of the 41st Millennium Commissar Ciaphas Cain, hero of the Imperium, is respected by his peers and an inspiration to his men – at least that’s what the propaganda would have you believe. The reality is very different, for Ciaphas is simply looking for an easy life and a way to stay out of peril. However, fate has a habit of throwing him into the deadliest situations, and luck (mixed with self preservation) always manages to pull him through and onto the loftiest of pedestals. To survive Commissar Cain must dodge, bluff and trick his way out of trouble, even if it increases his status beyond his control!

#804

The Imperial Truth

2013

The Emperor decreed long ago that there were no gods upon the Earth or in the sky, and that all of mankind's belief and aspirations should be poured into His vision for the galaxy instead. Upon such unshakeable foundations was the Imperium to be built - except that the Imperial Truth was a lie, and the powers that the Emperor denied had already sunken their claws into many of his sons. With the treachery of Horus now known from the Eastern Fringe to holy Terra itself, how many more of his father's words will be proven false in the days to come? 30,000 word hardback anthology Only 2000 copies printed worldwide Leather effect aquila embossed hardcover Wrap-around dust jacket Individually numbered

#1016

The Lost

2010

The Tanith First-And-Only are among the most legendary regiments of Imperial Guard and at their head stands Commissar Ibram Gaunt, unflinching in duty and unrelenting in combat. The Lost sees the very future of the regiment in jeopardy as Gaunt battles the forces of Chaos across the Sabbat Worlds, from rescue missions to the horrors of the battlefield. Can the Tanith First-And-Only survive the dangers they are faced with, or will they be forever lost? CONTENTS Traitor General His Last Command The Armour of Contempt Only in Death Read it Because It's the third collection of the Gaunt's Ghosts series, and gives four completely different showcases for the Tanith, including some of the most memorable and heart-rending tales of the entire series.

#1041

Maledictions

2019

A eclectic collection of gut wrenching tales to spook and scare. Horror is no stranger to the worlds of Warhammer. Its very fabric is infested with the arcane, the strange and the downright terrifying. From the cold, vastness of the 41st millenium to the creeping evil at large in the Mortal Realms, this anthology of short stories explores the sinister side of Warhammer in a way it never has been before. Psychological torment, visceral horrors, harrowing tales of the supernatural and the nightmares buried within, this collection brings together some of the best horror writing from the Black Library. Featuring stories from Graham McNeill, Cassandra Khaw, Alec Worley, David Annandale and more.

#1046

Mark of Calth

2013

In this all-new collection of Horus Heresy stories, witness the untold tales of the Underworld War.The Heresy reached Calth without warning. In just a few hours of betrayal and bloodshed, the proud warriors of the XIIIth Legion – Guilliman’s own Ultramarines – were laid low by the treachery of their erstwhile brothers of the XVIIth. Now, as the planet is scoured by solar flares from the wounded Veridian star, the survivors must take the fight to the remaining Word Bearers and their foul allies, or face damnation in the gloomy shelters beneath the planet’s surface.The battle for Calth is far from over... The Shards of Erebus Calth That Was Dark Heart The Traveller A Deeper Darkness The Underworld War Athame Unmarked

#1048

Warhammer 40,000

Marneus Calgar

2021

Collects Warhammer 40,000: Marneus Calgar (2020) #1-5. The saga of WARHAMMER 40,000 comes to Marvel Comics! In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war. Marneus Calgar, the legendary Chapter Master of the Ultramarines, leads his elite Space Marines against humanity’s greatest threats in a galaxy engulfed in endless war. Writer Kieron Gillen (UNCANNY X-MEN, JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY, The Wicked + The Divine) spearheads a new publishing initiative with Marneus Calgar’s never-before-told origin story—from his beginnings on Nova Thulium and his campaigns in the Black Crusades, to the unfolding mystery of the Black Altar, as a deadly threat from Calgar’s past re-emerges to threaten the present of the Ultramar system! It’s essential reading for 40K afficionados—and the perfect primer for those new to the universe of WARHAMMER 40,000! Be prepared!

#1075

Mercy

2018

An Adepta Sororitas story Called to a distant world to solve a mystery that could link to the history of her order, Sister Superior Augusta contends with orks as well as her own hopes… READ IT BECAUSE It sheds light on the Sisters of Battle from a different angle, and explores their relationship to their history, as well as their interactions with the Missionaries of the Imperial Church. THE STORY Sister Superior Augusta of the Order of the Bloody Rose has been called to a planet in the far reaches of the Imperium, a world where no Imperial foot has stepped in thousands of year, save a missionary sent to bring the Emperor's light to the natives. On the world is a cathedral, ancient and run down – but with an icon at its heart, a warrior-woman with a bloodied rose on her chest. Is this a symbol that Saint Mina, founder of the Order, once walked on this world? Augusta is determined to find out…

#1102

Night Lords

The Omnibus

2014

The omnibus edition of this gripping science fiction series. Driven by their hatred of the False Emperor, the Night Lords stalk the shadows of the galaxy, eternally seeking revenge for the death of their primarch. Guided by the visions of the prophet Talos, a warband from this sinister Legion struggles to survive in a constant war against the forces of the Imperium. But when they come into conflict with fellow renegades and are hunted by the Eldar of Craftworld Ulthwe, the Night Lords find themselves returning to the scene of their greatest defeat and drawn into a battle they cannot possibly win.

#1124

The Omnissiah's Chosen

2015

A quintet of Adeptus Mechanicus Quick Reads for the price of four. Vanguard, The Zheng Cipher, The Enigma of Flesh, Clade and Infinite Circuit in one eBook, to be uploaded immediately to your cortical implants. Tech-Priests diligently collect every scrap of ancient science - they're the ultimate hobbyists. Read it because The Adeptus Mechanicus are the engineer-mystics of the Imperium, seers of dataflow and gears. This collection has all of five of our new stories featuring the Lords of Mars and their venerable technologies, for the price of four.

#1214

Ravenor

The Omnibus

2009

Inquisitor Ravenor and his followers investigate a daemonic conspiracy that stretches across space and time in three classic novels by Dan Abnett. In the war-torn future of the 41st millennium, the Inquisition fights a secret war against the darkest enemies of mankind – the alien, the heretic and the daemon. The three stories in this omnibus tell the tale of Inquisitor Gideon Ravenor and his lethal band of operatives, whose investigations take them from the heart of the Scarus Sector to the wildest regions of space beyond, and even through time itself. Wherever they go, and whatever dangers they face, they will never give up until their mission succeeds. Contains the novels Ravenor, Ravenor Returned and Ravenor Regue, plus three short stories.

#1233

Redeemer

2019

A Blood Angels story High Chaplain Astorath of the Blood Angels travels to the world of Asque, where a brother of the blood has succumbed to the Black Rage. It falls to the Redeemer of the Lost to find and end the lost warrior, and to complete the mission he began. READ IT BECAUSE Astorath is one of the most terrifying and fascinating heroes of the Blood Angels, and this tale shows him about his grisly work, and delves into exactly what it takes to be the one to end the suffering of his cursed and tortured brothers. THE STORY As High Chaplain of the Blood Angels, it is the role of Astorath to bring peace to those of the blood of Sanguinius who have fallen victim to the Black Rage. Wherever they are, whatever their mission, when the curse takes them, Astorath will come. He comes now to the world of Asque, a place of towering fungal forests – and nightmares. A force of Blood Angels have saved the people of Asque from the grip of monsters, but one among them has been gripped by madness. Astorath must hunt and bring peace to this benighted warrior, as befits the Redeemer of the Lost. Written by Guy Haley

#1270

A Rose Watered with Blood

2018

Advent Calendar 2018: Day Twenty-Four On board the Conqueror, once-proud flagship of the World Eaters, strange events abound. The ship is changing – and shipmaster Lotara Sarrin fears what that means for her and her crew… READ IT BECAUSE It's an exploration of how the corruptions of Chaos affect everything they touch – and a look at how the warped nature of the Conqueror affects its crew. THE STORY The Conquerer, flagship of the World Eaters Space Marine Legion, has changed. As it makes the long journey to Terra, the vagaries of the warp – and the infernal nature of the beast chained in the bowels of the warship – are altering the very fabric of the vessel. For Lotara Sarrin, long-serving shipmaster of the once-proud craft, and her human crew, the ship has become dangerous. Some think it's trying to kill them. Sarrin has another theory… and it's one she likes even less.

#1304

The Saint

2007

In the blood-soaked Sabbat Worlds Crusade, the massed ranks of the Imperium battle the dark forces of Chaos for dominion. At the forefront of this conflict are the Imperial Guard - untold numbers of ordinary soldiers fighting to preserve the Emperor's holy realm. Colonel-Commissar Ibram Gaunt and the men of the Tanith First and Only are at the heart of this struggle. Forced to flee their planet before it was destroyed by Chaos, their specialist scouting role has earned them the nickname 'Ghosts', along with any dangerous mission their commanders choose to throw at them. Follow Gaunt's epic adventures as he and his men storm into battle with their war cry: 'Men of Tanith, do you want to live forever?' CONTENTS Honour Guard The Guns of Tanith Straight Silver Sabbat Martyr Read it Because It's in these stories that the Gaunt's Ghosts series becomes a true classic. Story arcs take shape, characters rise and fall and shock abound.

#1341

Scions of the Emperor

2019

An amazing collection of Horus Heresy Primarch short stories. A must-have for all fans of Horus Heresy Canticle by David Guymer Crash-landed upon a world of perpetual gloom, a young Ferrus Manus is forced to fight for his survival. Upon discovering a strange vessel, he investigates the ship but quickly finds himself battling monstrosities he is ill-prepared for. The Verdict of the Scythe by David Annandale Heavily criticised by his brothers over the brutal campaign at Galaspar, Mortarion attempts a new approach during the compliance of Absyrtus. However, discovering treachery at every turn, the Lord of Death must accept an unavoidable truth. A Game of Opposites by Guy Haley Jaghatai Khan makes a virtue of being unknowable, yet Warsmith Xyrokles has studied the Warhawk’s teachings. Choosing to step into the trap laid for him, the Khan of Khans teaches the traitors just how deadly their ignorance truly is. Better Angels by Ian St. Martin Art and war stand fist in glove where it concerns the warriors of the IX Legion. Wending a path through their turbulent history, during the days of the Great Crusade and the Horus Heresy, a Blood Angels neophyte then legionary tries to capture the essence of beauty and art to present to his primarch, Sanguinius. The Conqueror’s Truth by Gav Thorpe Brought aboard the Nightfall, the remembrancer Ares desires to witness the glory of the Great Crusade. The primarch of the Night Lords, Konrad Curze, grants her request, sending her as a witness to a compliance of his Legion first hand, but in so doing reveals a dark and inconvenient truth. The Sinew of War by Darius Hinks After having crushed a rebellion in Illyria, a young Roboute Guilliman returns to the capital of Macragge City to be reunited with his father, Konor, only to discover insurrection and unrest running rampant. The Chamber at the End of Memory by James Swallow As the Siege of Terra nears, Rogal Dorn uncovers a series of bizarre deaths within the inner walls of the Palace. To find the truth, and faced with no other choice, the primarch must defy the edict of Nikaea and return his Librarius to service, but what he discovers will shake him to his very core. First Legion by Chris Wraight Locked in the midst of the Rangdan Xenocides, the Dark Angels of the First Legion are contacted by a mysterious warship under the command of Alpharius. When the stranger begins to ask questions about the campaign, he is summoned to the presence of the Lion himself for judgement.

#1372

Shadows of Treachery

2012

From the battlefields of Phall and Isstvan, to the haunted shadows of Terra itself – the greatest war in the history of mankind rages on. While the traitor Legions continue their campaign of terror across the galaxy, preparations are made for the defence of the Imperial Palace and the final, inevitable reckoning that must yet come between Horus and the Emperor... This anthology spans the entire Horus Heresy, with short stories from Dan Abnett, Graham McNeill and Gav Thorpe, as well as two brand new novella-length tales. Learn the fate of Rogal Dorn’s fleet originally sent to Isstvan III in ‘The Crimson Fist’ by John French, and descend deeper into the darkness of the Night Lords Legion in ‘Prince of Crows’ by Aaron Dembski-Bowden. Read it because This anthology spans the entire Horus Heresy, with short stories from Dan Abnett, Graham McNeill and Gav Thorpe, as well as two brand new novella-length tales. Learn the fate of Rogal Dorn's fleet originally sent to Isstvan III and descend deeper into the darkness of the Night Lords Legion. The eBook edition includes integrated illustrations of characters and events from the story, and an afterword that places the story in context within the series.

#1378

Shattered Legions

2017

After the massacre at Isstvan V, the broken remnants of three Legions formed a guerrilla force dedicated to slowing Horus' advance on Terra. The ten tales in this volume relate exceptional stories of heroism by these Shattered Legions. Driven almost to the brink of self-destruction at Isstvan V, the Iron Hands now seek vengeance for the murder of their primarch Ferrus Manus. Gathering survivors from the Raven Guard and the Salamanders aboard any vessels capable of warp travel, these Shattered Legions wage a new campaign of annihilation against the traitor forces across the galaxy – a campaign masterminded by legendary warleader Shadrak Meduson. This Horus Heresy anthology contains ten short stories by authors including Dan Abnett, Chris Wraight, John French and many more. Also, in the novella The Seventh Serpent, Graham McNeill revisits the ragtag crew of the starship Sisypheum as they are drawn into a war of subterfuge against the Alpha Legion. Contents: Meduson by Dan Abnett The Noose by David Annandale The Keys of Hel by John French Unforged & Unspoken by Guy Haley Immortal Duty by Nick Kyme The Either & [The Seventh Serpent](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23515647.TheSeventhSerpent "The Seventh Serpent") by Graham McNeill Deeds Endure by Gav Thorpe Grey Talon & The Hand Elect by Chris Wraight

#1392

The Silent War

2016

#1420

Sons of the Emperor

2018

A Primarchs anthology The primarchs, nigh-immortal sons of the Emperor of Mankind, are laid bare in a series of short stories that showcase great deeds and hideous acts they performed, from the Great Crusade and the Horus Heresy. READ IT BECAUSE Whether you see them as heroes, villains or victims of the Emperor's machinations, these tales will give you new perspective on a host of primarchs, including Angron, Vulkan, Magnus the Red and Horus himself. DESCRIPTION From their shadowed origins to the desperate battles that ensued when half of them rebelled against their father, the Sons of the Emperor – the vaunted primarchs – were among the greatest of humanity's champions, warriors without peer and heroes whose deeds became legend. From the Angel Sanguinius, who took the sole brunt of his Legion's most brutal acts, to Vulkan, whose humanity made him unique amongst his brothers, and from dour Perturabo, architect, inventor and murderous warlord, to Horus, whose shining light was eclipsed only by the darkness that grew within his soul, this anthology covers eight of the primarchs and their greatest – or darkest – deeds. CONTENTS The Passing of Angels by John French The Abyssal Edge by Aaron Dembski-Bowden Mercy of the Dragon by Nick Kyme Shadow of the Past by Gav Thorpe The Emperor’s Architect by Guy Haley Prince of Blood by L J Goulding The Ancient Awaits by Graham McNeill Misbegotten by Dan Abnett

#1445

Space Wolf

The Second Omnibus

2009

This omnibus contains the next three books in the Space Wolf series by William King and Lee Ligthner. The books included are Wolfguard, Sons of Fenris and Wolf's Honour as well as a short story The Space Wolf Omnibus combines superb science-fiction drama with military battles on an epic scale, featuring the legendary hero Ragnar Blackmane.

#1454

The Spirit of Cogs

2020

A Horusian Wars story When Tech-Priest Glavius-4-Rho is assigned to awaken an ancient piece of technology, he discovers dark secrets that may change his understanding of the universe. READ IT BECAUSE Discover curious characters, a colossal secret and mysteries beyond the bounds of logic in a tale by John French. THE STORY Tech-Priest Glavius-4-Rho is in the service of Inquisitor Covenant – but he wasn't always so. Long ago, he was a member of the Martian priesthood assigned to a secret project – awakening a machine beneath the forge world of Zhao-Arkkad. With a pair of odd companions, he discovers the secret of the device… and that it is so immeasurably ancient that it may be haunted by ghosts beyond the logical understanding of any tech-priest. This story is also available in the anthologies Horusian Wars: Divination and Inferno! Volume 3.

#1485

Tallarn

2017

As the Warmaster's campaign of galactic domination continues, his generals seek out fresh battlefields to conquer. After leaving the Crone World of Iydris behind, Perturabo strikes for Tallarn. A bitter, vengeful primarch, the lord of the Iron Warriors unleashes a deadly bombardment against the world, killing millions but entrenching the survivors. A brutal, all-consuming armoured conflict ensues, the greatest of the war, and one that grinds down all combatants over more than a year of relentless battles. But Perturabo's reasons for the attack are about more than unleashing punitive destruction against the Imperium - he has an entirely darker purpose in mind. The contents of this novel were previously published separately as the novella Tallarn: Executioner, the novel Tallarn: Ironclad, and the short stories 'Tallarn: Siren' and 'Tallarn: Witness'.

#1524

To Speak as One

2019

Summer of Reading 2019 – Day 7 Not all in the Imperium are enthused by primarch Roboute Guilliman's return – and some would question the authority of his allies, even if it may lead to armed conflict. READ IT BECAUSE Get a glimpse at how the Imperium remains fractious and divided even under Roboute Guilliman's leadership in a sinister tale with some shocking twists and turns. THE STORY In the wake of the Great Rift, hope has returned to the Imperium in the form of Roboute Guilliman, the Emperor's son. Yet not all servants of the Emperor wish to answer to the primarch's authority… When Inquisitor Cehen-qui receives an order to transfer an alien prisoner to the custody of Guilliman's ally, the visionary – or possibly heretical – Magos Belisarius Cawl, he refuses. But will he stand down when the tech-priest's forces arrive, ready to take the xenos by force? Written by Guy Haley

#1535

The Successors

A Space Marine Anthology

2022

A Space Marine Anthology The successor Chapters of the Space Marines number in the hundreds, founded to fight for the survival of the Imperium. Across 13 short stories by 10 different authors, discover the history, customs, and stories of 12 different successor Chapters, from famed warriors to unsung heroes. READ IT BECAUSE Discover successor Chapters new and old within this anthology of short stories by some of Black Library's premier authors. DESCRIPTION The Space Marine Legions of old are dead, torn asunder in the wake of the Horus Heresy. In their place have risen a thousand Chapters, each unique, each carrying the legacy of their founders across the countless battlefields of the Imperium. The Flesh Tearers spill blood in a war of brutal attrition. The Emperor's Spears keep a tireless watch where their brothers have fallen. The Consecrators search the dark places for relics, artefacts of power from the noble past. The Crimson Fists vow, with bloodied hands, to become Dorn's glorious vanguard once more. These are the Imperium's bulwark against terror, the Emperor's Angels of Death. Forged from the genetic material of the demigod Primarchs, it is by the might of these Adeptus Astartes that the growing darkness of the galaxy is held at bay – for the Space Marines know no fear. CONTENTS Exorcists: The Empty Place by Graham McNeill Soul Drinkers: The Phalangite Ascendancy by Ben Counter Flesh Tearers: Disgraced by Chris Forrester Emperor's Spears: The First Primaris by Aaron Dembski-Bowden Carcharodons: The Last Planet by Edoardo Albert Mortifactors: Legacy of Posul by Chris Forrester Wolfspear: The Wolves of Raukos by Guy Haley Angels Penitent: The Sins of My Brothers by Peter Fehervari Crimson Fists: Patience Kills by Gary Kloster Black Dragons: Bless the Curse by Callum Davis Consecrators: Living Relics by David Guymer Iron Lords: Iron Watch by Callum Davis Emperor's Spears: Son of the Storm World by Aaron Dembski-Bowden

#1553

Trial by Blood

2014

#1555

Trials

2019

A Severina Raine story Amidst the endless war of the 41st Millennium, the Emperor's soldiers must take what quiet moments of comradeship they can – and as Commissar Severina Raine and Captain Andred Fel share such a moment, they bond over the horrors of their past. READ IT BECAUSE Rachel Harrison explores the ways in which the Imperium forges its weapons through the Schola Progenium, laying bare the hideous trials future commissars and storm troopers are put through in order to ensure that they really are the best of the best. THE STORY As their war against the Chaos cult known as the Sighted rages on, the 11th Antari Rifles have been forced into the safety of underground tunnels. As her foes bombard the surface, Commissar Severina Raine patrols the tunnels, and finds kinship with another survivor of the Schola Progenium. Remembering the trials she underwent as a would-be commissar, she asks Militarum Tempestus captain Andred Fel about what he underwent. As they share stories, both face up to the horror of their pasts, and the hope of their future. Written by Rachel Harrison

#1610

The Victory

2018

After twenty-five hard, blood-soaked years, Warmaster Macaroth’s crusade to free the Sabbat Worlds from the clutch of Chaos has ground to a halt. The Warmaster’s forces are split and deadlocked on two separate fronts, haemorrhaging momentum, men and materiel. A series of ambitious covert operations is planned across the sector – their aim to break the stalemate so the Imperial forces can move forward once more. Key players in this shadow war are Colonel-Commissar Gaunt and the Tanith First-and-Only. Will the bravery and cunning of this infamous regiment tip the balance in the Imperium’s favour? This omnibus edition comprises the novels Blood Pact and Salvation's Reach along with four short stories that continue the story after the events of the novels and set up the next stage of the Tanith First's adventures. CONTENTS Blood Pact Salvation's Reach Family You Never Know Ghosts and Bad Shadows Killbox READ IT BECAUSE These two novels and four short stories throw the Ghosts into danger once again and will set you up nicely to move on into The Warmaster and The Anarch.

#1639

War Without End

2016

The Emperor’s vision of mankind ascendant lies in tatters. The Great Crusade is naught but a fading memory. The dream of Unity is no more. But with Horus’s rebellion spreading to every corner of the Imperium and war engulfing new worlds and systems almost daily, there are some who now were the signs there to be seen all along? In these dark times, only one thing is certain – the galaxy will never know peace again, not in this lifetime or a thousand others... This Horus Heresy anthology contains twenty-one short stories by David Annandale, Aaron Dembski-Bowden, Gav Thorpe, Chris Wraight, Guy Haley, James Swallow, Nick Kyme, Rob Sanders, John French, Andy Smillie and Graham McNeill. Read it because Been dying to read some of the stories from event-exclusive books? Now's your chance with this great collection of tales from the length and breadth of the Heresy. The eBook edition includes integrated illustrations of characters and events from the story, and an afterword that places the story in context within the series.

#1704

The Wrath of Khârn

2019

A Warhammer 40,000 story Khârn the Betrayer leads an assault on a Slaanesh temple as internecine war rages between the servants of Chaos. But has he met his match in the insidious servants of the god of excess? READ IT BECAUSE This classic story by William King gets into Khârn's head and shows how he gets swept up in the tide of slaughter – and just why he is the Blood God's favoured son. THE STORY Of all the enemies that the Berzerkers of Khorne wage war against in the 41st Millennium, none are so hated by their blood-soaked god as the servants of his rival, Slaanesh. As Khârn, champion of the Blood God and renowned across the galaxy as 'the Betrayer', leads an assault on the Slaaneshi Temple of Superlative Indulgence, he knows his lord's blessing is with him – but will the insidious wiles of the servants of the god of excess prove a match for the Betrayer's fury? Written by William King

#800

Imperial Guard Omnibus

Volume 1

2008

Omnibus edition collecting the novels, Fifteen Hours, Death World and Rebel Winter from the popular Warhammer 40,000 Imperial Guard series.

#1031

The Macharian Crusade Omnibus

2017

Omnibus edition containing all three novels in The Macharian Crusade Angel of Fire, Fist of Demetrius and Fall of Macharius . At the dawn of the 41st millennium, Lord Solar Macharius and his vast Astra Militarum armies embark upon the reconquest of a thousand worlds. Only Macharius, his will idomitable, has the strength of purpose and leadership to bring about such an immense undertaking, a crusade the like of which has not been seen since the dark days of the Heresy. But the countless wars are all-consuming, devouring men and materiel, and soon even Macharius' trusted generals and advisors begin to question the feasibility of such a punishing and seemingly endless campaign. As the battlefront stretches across the length of the stars and over a thousand worlds, can Macharius hold his crusade together or will it end in ignominy and flame?

Authors

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

Kieron Gillen

Author · 146 books

Kieron Gillen is a comic book writer and former media journalist.

Rachel Harrison

Author · 2 books

Rachel Harrison writes Warhammer 40k stories for Black Library. She also publishes under the name Ray Harrison. Librarian note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name. Rachel^^Harrison

Paul Kearney

Author · 21 books

Paul Kearney was born in rural County Antrim, Ireland, in 1967. His father was a butcher, and his mother was a nurse. He rode horses, had lots of cousins, and cut turf and baled hay. He often smelled of cowshit. He grew up through the worst of the 'Troubles' in Northern Ireland, a time when bombs and gunfire were part of every healthy young boy's adolescence. He developed an unhealthy interest in firearms and Blowing Things Up - but what growing boy hasn't? By some fluke of fate he managed to get to Oxford University, and studied Old Norse, Anglo-Saxon and Middle English. He began writing books because he had no other choice. His first, written at aged sixteen, was a magnificent epic, influenced heavily by James Joyce, Samuel Beckett, Robert E Howard, and Playboy. It was enormous, colourful, purple-prosed, and featured a lot of Very Large Swords. His second was rather better, and was published by Victor Gollancz over a very boozy lunch with a very shrewd editor. Luckily, in those days editors met authors face to face, and Kearney's Irish charm wangled him a long series of contracts with Gollancz, and other publishers. He still thinks he can't write for toffee, but others have, insanely, begged to differ. Kearney has been writing full-time for twenty-eight years now, and can't imagine doing anything else. Though he has often tried.

Mitchel Scanlon is a British writer of science fiction novels and comics. He wrote novels for the Warhammer 40,000 franchise, and novels featuring 2000 AD character Judge Anderson. He also writes a comic series called Tales of Hellbrandt Grimm.

Librarian note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name Kevin Walker is a British comics artist and illustrator, based in Leeds, who worked mainly on 2000 AD and Warhammer comics and the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering. He is now working for Marvel Comics. (source: Wikipedia) Sometimes credited as Kev Walker

James Swallow is a New York Times, Sunday Times and Amazon #1 bestselling author and scriptwriter, a BAFTA nominee, a former journalist and the award-winning writer of over sixty books, along with scripts for video games, comics, radio and television. DARK HORIZON, his new stand-alone thriller, is out now from Welbeck; OUTLAW, the 6th Marc Dane novel, is published by Bonnier, and the 4th book in the series - SHADOW - is available in the USA from Forge. His writing includes the Marc Dane action thrillers, the Sundowners steampunk Westerns and fiction from the worlds of Star Trek, Marvel, Tom Clancy, Warhammer 40000, Doctor Who, 24, Deus Ex, Stargate, 2000AD and many more. For information on new releases & more, sign up to the Readers’ Club here: www.bit.ly/JamesSwallow Visit James' website at http://www.jswallow.com/ for more, including ROUGH AIR, a free eBook novella in the Marc Dane series. You can also follow James on Twitter at @jmswallow, Bluesky at @jmswallow.bsky.social, Mastodon at @jmswallow@mstdn.social and jmswallow.tumblr.com at Tumblr.

Originally hailing from the rainswept land of the Picts, Steve Parker now sleeps, eats, trains and writes in Tokyo, Japan. His novels have been published in four languages and include Rebel Winter, Gunheads, Rynn's World, and Deathwatch, with a fifth novel to follow very soon. Short works (most now available via Amazon Kindle) include: Stray Dog Swordsman on Redemption Road Starfish The Falls of Marakross Mercy Run The Citadel Headhunted Exhumed Survivor Culling the Horde Pedro Kantor: The Vengeful Fist

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

Lora Gray

Author · 3 books

Lora Gray is a writer and artist from Northeast Ohio. Their fiction and poetry can be found in Shimmer, Strange Horizons, and The Dark, among other places. Lora is a member of the Science Fiction Writers of America, a graduate of Clarion West, a recipient of the Ohio Arts Council's Individual Excellence Award for Fiction Writing, and a Rhysling Award nominated poet. As an illustrator, Lora has provided cover and interior art for various novels, anthologies, and comic books and has been a featured instructor for the Cleveland Museum of Art's MIX series. Lora also works as dance instructor and occasionally moonlights as a musician. In their free time, Lora can be found wrangling a very smart cat named Cecil.

Richard Strachan lives in Edinburgh, UK. He has had stories published in magazines like Interzone, The Lonely Crowd, Gutter and New Writing Scotland, and writes for Games Workshop's Black Library imprint.

Phil Kelly (born 1977) is the Creative Lead for 'Warhammer: Age of Sigmar' in the Games Workshop design studio. He has written over 60 gaming books in the last twenty years. He has also written several Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and Warhammer Horror books and audio dramas for Black Library. Librarian Note: there is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

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.

Sandy Mitchell

Author · 34 books

Sandy Mitchell is a pseudonym of Alex Stewart, who has been a full-time writer since the mid nineteen eighties. The majority of his work as Sandy has been tie-in fiction for Games Workshop's Warhammer fantasy and Warhammer 40,000 science fiction lines. The exceptions have been a novelisation of episodes from the high tech thriller series Bugs, for which he also worked as a scriptwriter under his own name, some Warhammer roleplaying game material, and a scattering of short stories and magazine articles. His hobbies include the martial arts of Aikido and Iaido, miniature wargaming, role-playing games, and pottering about on the family allotment. He lives in the North Essex village of Earls Colne, with his wife Judith and daughter Hester.

John French is a writer and freelance game designer from Nottingham, England. His novels include the Ahriman series from Black Library, and The Lord of Nightmares trilogy for Fantasy Flight. The rest of his work can be seen scattered through a number of other books, including the New York Times bestselling anthology Age of Darkness. When he is not thinking of ways that dark and corrupting beings could destroy reality and space, John enjoys talking about why it would be a good idea... that and drinking good wine.

Tim Waggoner

Author · 67 books

Tim Waggoner has published nearly fifty novels and seven short story collections, and his articles on writing have appeared in Writer’s Digest and Writers’ Journal, among others. He's won the Bram Stoker Award and has been a finalist for both the Shirley Jackson Award and the Scribe Award. He teaches creative writing at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio. Visit him on the web at www.timwaggoner.com.

Joshua Reynolds

Author · 83 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 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.