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Warhammer Chronicles
Series · 11 books · 1999-2021

Books in series

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#1

The Legend of Sigmar

2012

Sigmar is the greatest leader of men the world has ever known. By saving the high king of the dwarfs, he earned the eternal friendship of the mountain folk. When a mighty horde of orcs threatened his lands, he united the tribes of men to stand against them at Black Fire Pass. He broke the siege of Middenheim and pushed back the forces of Chaos. In defeating the great necromancer Nagash, he saved mankind and secured the future of his empire. His deeds are legend. This is his story. Read it because Nowadays, he's a god-king, ruling a Celestial realm and sending out gold-armoured heroes to reconquer the Mortal Realms from Chaos. But once he was a man, and this is the story of how he went from the son of a tribal leader to the most powerful warrior in the world... And one of the books in the series won the David Gemmell Legend Award as well.
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#5

Champions of Chaos

2018

A Warhammer Chronicles omnibus Three champions of the Dark Gods threaten the lands of men in this collection of novels from the Old World. Vainglorious Sigvald, blood-soaked Valkia and cunning Egrimm van Hortsmann all tell their twisted tales. READ IT BECAUSE It's three dark and gloriously deadly novels – and four short stories – from the World That Was, packaged together to give you iconic tales of characters from days gone by. DESCRIPTION In the cold Wastes of the north, the followers of Chaos gather in their thousands, eager to lay ruin to the soft lands of the south. These bloodthirsty, undisciplined warriors can only be controlled by the fiercest of leaders – champions who have risen through the ranks by dint of their infamous deeds to become the favoured of the Dark Gods. This omnibus collects together the stories of three such mighty leaders – Prince Sigvald the Magnificent, the Gorequeen of Khorne Valkia the Bloody, and the rogue wizard Egrimm van Horstmann. Be warned: though the journey to greatness is long and hard, the battle to maintain such a position of power amid the servants of Chaos is never-ending… CONTENTS Sigvald by Darius Hinks Valkia the Bloody by S P Cawkwell Bloodraven​ by S P Cawkwell Blood Blessing ​by S P Cawkwell Reaper ​by S P Cawkwell Harbinger ​by S P Cawkwell Van Horstmann by Ben Counter
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Masters of Stone and Steel

2018

The dwarfs are a stoic and long-lived race. Their unbending will and pride serve them as fearsome warriors on the battlefield and the greatest craftsmen across the Old World. But cross them at your peril, as a dwarf grudge is never forgotten, a quest for revenge handed down from generation to generation until the debt is settled in blood - In this action-packed omnibus, the bravery and resilience of the dwarfs is brought to life as they wage war against the twisted powers of Chaos, vile skaven ratmen, brutal orcs, cunning goblins and their oldest adversaries, the mysterious and powerful elves. From the ancient dwarf holds, in the wake of the War of Vengeance to the killing fields of the Empire, battle will be fought in the name of Grungni, Grimnir and Valaya, and no foe shall forget the day they met these unbreakable warriors in battle. CONTENTS Grudge Bearer by Gav Thorpe Oathbreaker by Nick Kyme Honourkeeper by Nick Kyme The Doom of Dragonback by Gav Thorpe
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#11

Knights of the Empire

2019

A Warhammer Chronicles omnibus The Knightly Orders are the protectors of the Empire. This collection of novels focuses on three orders – the elite Reiksguard, pious Knights of the Blazing Sun and savage Knights of the White Wolf – as they defend their lands from the many enemies of man. READ IT BECAUSE Like Knights? This collection of classic stories from the world-that-was showcase these heroic warriors, who exemplify the ideals of the Empire, defending the weak and needy from their foes. DESCRIPTION The Knightly Orders are entrusted with a sacred duty – the protection of the Empire, from a myriad of foes. Clad in gleaming full plate, the Knights are magnificent figures, the elite of the elite.In the midst of war, the Reiksguard Knight Delmar von Reinhardt discovers that his order hides deadly secrets, and must unearth the truth no matter which noble knight he finds at its heart. Hector Goetz, Knight of the Blazing Sun, is sent to investigate the disappearance of a group of comrades, but with disturbing nightmares plaguing him, and a band of northern savages laying siege to the island, Goetz finds himself in a fight for the soul of his order. And, in the city of Middenheim, only a company of the Knights of the White Wolf stand between the city and total annihilation. This omnibus contains three novels – Hammers of Ulric, Reiksguard and Knight of the Blazing Sun – and a collection of Knights of Manaan short stories. CONTENTS Hammers of Ulric by Dan Abnett, Nik Vincent & James Wallis Reiksguard by Richard Williams Knight of the Blazing Sun by Josh Reynolds Dead Calm by Josh Reynolds Stromfel’s Teeth by Josh Reynolds Lords of the Marsh by Josh Reynolds Dead Man’s Party by Josh Reynolds Bernheimer’s Gun by Josh Reynolds
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#12

Warlords of Karak Eight Peaks

2019

A Warhammer Chronicles omnibus For centuries, Karak Eight Peaks has been a war zone, the embattled dwarfs who claim the region under siege by goblins, orcs, skaven and worse creatures. This omnibus contains five stories that lay bare the battles to hold this mountain realm. READ IT BECAUSE Classic stories from the world-that-was focus on renowned heroes of the goblins, skaven and dwarfs as they fight to claim the fabled Eight Peaks. DESCRIPTION Once, during the great Golden Age of the dwarfs, Karak Eight Peaks was a beacon of prosperity and unbridled wealth. Many a dwarf king looked on with envious eyes at this sprawling mountain fastness. But the history of the dwarfs is riddled with tragedy, and none more so than the lords of the Eight Peaks, whose holds were devastated by earthquakes and ravaged by the predations of goblins, ratmen and even darker horrors. This omnibus edition charts three bleak episodes in the history of the doomed Karak Eight Peaks and its fall to annihilation and infamy. From warlords like the cunning goblin king Skarsnik and the murderous skaven chieftain Queek Headtaker, to the noble dwarfs seeking to save or reclaim these war-torn halls for their kin, like Thorgrim Grudgebearer, all have a stake in the fate of the notorious Karak Eight Peaks. Includes the novels Skarsnik and Headtaker, the novellas Thorgrim and two short stories. CONTENTS Skarsnik by Guy Haley Headtaker by David Guymer Thorgrim by David Guymer The Karag Durak Grudge by David Guymer The King of Black Crag by Guy Haley
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#13

Skaven Wars

The Black Plague

2019

A Warhammer Chronicles omnibus Sigmar's Empire is fractured, its people starving – and now, a deadly plague sweeps across the lands. But this is only the prelude to the disasters to come, for the skaven are rising, and would claim the Empire for their own… READ IT BECAUSE A pivotal period in the history of the world-that-was is explored, a time that saw great darkness and horror – but also gave birth to one of the Empire's greatest heroes, and forged hope for a better future. DESCRIPTION One thousand years have passed since Sigmar united the tribes of man and gave birth to an Empire. Now, the Emperor Boris Goldgather claims ascendancy and it is a bitter reign. Under his corrupt rule, the Empire is already at risk of annihilation when a deadly plague sweeps across the lands, decimating entire populations. In its wake, a second mortal threat seizes their advantage: the skaven. Whilst the Emperor escapes to safety, his people struggle to defend their cities with diminished forces. Only one man dares brave the wilds and lead an assault upon the mutant ratmen. Graf Gunthar and his army battle to liberate towns and villages of their verminous infestation. But as glorious victories herald the promise of a new leader for the Empire – for the Graf, the trials have only just begun. CONTENTS Dead Winter Blighted Empire Wolf of Sigmar and four short stories.
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#14

The Orion Trilogy

2018

A Warhammer Chronicles omnibus Orion is the forest king, lord of Athel Loren and guardian spirit of all that the asrai – the mysterious wood elves – hold dear. Across three novels, he faces old enemies and new dangers, and must call on all his powers and allies if he is to save himself and the ancient forest he calls home. READ IT BECAUSE Darius Hinks explores both the culture of the Wood Elves and the cycle of life and death their spiritual leader endures each year – and the dangers that his death and rebirth bring to Athel Loren and its people. THE STORY Every year, following the long winter, King Orion awakens to reign over the forest kingdom of Athel Loren. But now, as he slowly rouses from his torpor, he realises that a terrible evil has taken hold of him; that his eternal mind has been cursed. Stricken by an uncontrollable rage, he leads his Asrai to war in order to discover the origin of this abominable plot. As the corruption spreads and his powers diminish, he will have to put his fate in the hands of his most loyal subjects, and entrust them with the mission of unmasking the traitors hiding among their ranks. CONTENTS The Vaults of Winter Tears of Isha The Council of Beasts
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#15

Brunner the Bounty Hunter

2010

Omnibus edition collecting all three novels in the Brunner the Bounty Hunter series. Dark and savage tales set in the world of Warhammer, by author C.L. Werner.
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#16

Thanquol and Boneripper

2019

A Warhammer Chronicles omnibus Grey Seer Thanquol is many things – nemesis to Gotrek Gurnisson, all-powerful sorcerer, prophet of the Horned Rat… if you believe him, that is. He's also the mastermind behind countless nefarious schemes, three of which are detailed in the novels within this omnibus. READ IT BECAUSE Read-read man-things, behold the glory of Thanquol! See my greatest victories, all the steps towards my ascension to greatest of all the Grey Seers! – Thanquol DESCRIPTION Grey Seer Thanquol is without a doubt (in his mind) the greatest nemesis of the Slayer, Gotrek Gurnisson and his companion Felix Jaeger. He, and his stalwart Rat Ogre bodyguard, Boneripper, have engaged in innumerable nefarious schemes and adventures across the World-That-Was, including claiming the deadly artefact known only as Wormstone to poison the city of Altdorf, the assassination of the Prophet of Sotek in a foreign land of giant lizards and endless jungle, leading an army against the dwarfs of Karak Angkul and unintentionally finding themselves body-swapped. Will Thanquol find victory at long last, or will the incompetence of his underlings hold him back yet again? Find out in this omnibus of three novels and two short stories exploring the greatest triumphs of the Grey Seer. CONTENTS Grey Seer Temple of the Serpent Thanquol’s Doom Mind-Stealer Thanquol Triumphant
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#17

Trollslayer

1999

Gotrek & Felix Book 1 When Felix Jaeger, a student, poet and minor political agitator, swears a drunken oath to a half-mad dwarf, it changes his life. Adventure awaits, as Felix records the mighty deeds of Gotrek Gurnisson, Trollslayer. READ IT BECAUSE A surly, doom-seeking dwarf and a young human poet with no experience of the world… Who'd have thought they'd become the greatest heroic duo in the history of the Warhammer World? And it all begins here. THE STORY Gotrek and Felix: unsung heroes of the Empire, or nothing more than common thieves and murderers? The truth perhaps lies somewhere in between, and depends entirely upon whom you ask… After fleeing the authorities in the Imperial city of Altdorf, Felix Jaeger swears a drunken oath to dour dwarf Gotrek Gurnisson to record his death saga. In the cold light of day, Felix's worst fears are confirmed as he learns that Gotrek is a Trollslayer - a dwarf doomed to seek out a heroic death in battle to atone for an unknown personal disgrace. Their travels throw them into a string of extraordinary adventures as Felix tries to survive his companion's destiny.
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#21

Undeath Ascendant

A Vampire Omnibus

2021

A Warhammer Chronicles omnibus Across the Old World, brave heroes stand against the dark shadows cast by bloodthirsty vampires. In this collection, three novels and a selection of short stories lay bare the never-ending battle against these lords of the night. READ IT BECAUSE Explore the legacy of Nagash across the world-that-was with a trio of novels focused on the greatest lords of the undead, the bloodthirsty vampires. DESCRIPTION Ancient and cruel, vampires are reviled across the realms of man for their cunning intellect and bloodthirsty pleasures. These quicksilver killers prowl the grim, shaded forests and walled cities of the Old World, slaughtering without mercy, in eternal bondage to a despicable thirst. Only the most valorous heroes of the Empire brave the epic quests to hold back this darkness, and hold it back they must, lest the curse of undeath makes monsters of them all… This omnibus edition collects together three novels and three short stories focused on the dread vampires of the Old World. CONTENTS The Red Duke by C L Werner Ancient Blood by Robert Earl Curse of the Necrarch by Steven Savile Portrait of My Undying Lady by Gordon Rennie The Vampire Hunters by Robert Earl Three Knights by Graham McNeill

Authors

Steven Savile
Author · 44 books

Steven Savile (born October 12, 1969, in Newcastle, England) is a British fantasy, horror and thriller writer, and editor living in Sala, Sweden. Under the Ronan Frost penname (inspired by the hero of his bestselling novel, Silver) he has also written the action thriller White Peak, and as Matt Langley was a finalist for the People's Book Prize.

Sarah Cawkwell
Sarah Cawkwell
Author · 18 books
A freelance writer based in the north east of England, Sarah is old enough to know better, but still young enough not to care. When not slaving away over a hot keyboard, Sarah's hobbies include reading everything and anything, running around in fields with swords screaming incomprehensibly, and having her soul slowly sucked dry by online games. Her minimum bribe level is one chocolate orange.
Guy Haley
Guy Haley
Author · 85 books
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.
Gordon Rennie
Gordon Rennie
Author · 8 books
Freelance writer for over 20 years – When he’s not being ungainfully employed as a BAFTA-nominated video games scriptwriter, he keeps himself busy writing comics, novels, screenplays and Doctor Who audio plays. Comics work includes Predator, Judge Dredd, Rogue Trooper, Missionary Man, Necronauts, Caballistics Inc and Absalom, and Dept. of Monsterology for Renegade.
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