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A Horus Heresy novel After thousands of years of expansion and conquest, the human Imperium is at its height. His dream for humanity accomplished, the Emperor hands over the reins of power to his Warmaster, Horus, and heads back to Terra. READ IT BECAUSE It all begins here. Witness Horus the hero, humanity's greatest champion and the Emperor's favoured son, before it all goes horribly, tragically wrong... THE STORY It is the 31st millennium. Under the benevolent leadership of the Immortal Emperor, the Imperium of Man has stretched out across the galaxy. It is a golden age of discovery and conquest. But now, on the eve of victory, the Emperor leaves the front lines, entrusting the great crusade to his favourite son, Horus. Promoted to Warmaster, can the idealistic Horus carry out the Emperor's grand plan, or will this promotion sow the seeds of heresy amongst his brothers? Horus Rising is the first chapter in the epic tale of the Horus Heresy, a galactic civil war that threatened to bring about the extinction of humanity. Written by Dan Abnett.
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A Horus Heresy novel Having recovered from his grievous injuries, Warmaster Horus leads the triumphant Imperial forces against the rebel world of Isstvan III where Horus's treachery is finally revealed ... READ IT BECAUSE Ben Counter brings us this exciting third part of the opening trilogy to The Horus Heresy, setting the stage for these epic tales. THE STORY Having recovered from his grievous injuries, Warmaster Horus leads the triumphant Imperial forces against the rebel world of Isstvan III. Though the rebels are swiftly crushed, Horus's treachery is finally revealed when the planet is razed by virus bombs and Space Marines turn on their battle-brothers in the most bitter struggle imaginable. Written by Ben Counter.
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A Horus Heresy novel The Great Crusade that has taken humanity into the stars continues. The Emperor of Mankind has handed the reins of command to his favoured son, the Warmaster Horus. Yet all is not well in the armies of the Imperium... READ IT BECAUSE The seeds of Horus' betrayal are planted here, and the true nature of the universe revealed. Also, one of the Warhammer 40,000 universe's most reviled villains, Dark Apostle Erebus of the Word Bearers, reveals his true colours, and becomes the Space Marine you love to hate... THE STORY The Great Crusade that has taken humanity into the stars continues. The Emperor of mankind has handed the reins of command to his favoured son, the Warmaster Horus. Yet all is not well in the armies of the Imperium. Horus is still battling against the jealousy and resentment of his brother primarchs and, when he is injured in combat on the planet Davin, he must also battle his inner daemons. With all the temptations that Chaos has to offer, can the weakened Horus resist? Written by Graham McNeill
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A Warhammer 40,000 Omnibus Inquisitor Gregor Eisenhorn is one of Warhammer 40,000's most beloved anti-heroes. Operating on the very edge of Imperial doctrine, he investigates conspiracies that pit him against aliens, heretics, daemons, and even fellow Inquisitors. READ IT BECAUSE This is every single one of Dan Abnett's Eisenhorn stories collected together for the first time in one mammoth tome. This chronicles the epic saga of Eisenhorn as he clashes time and time again with the daemon Cherubael and dabbles in darker powers to mete out the brutal judgements he believes necessary. DESCRIPTION From investigating strange murders to facing off against a vast interstellar organisation, Gregor Eisenhorn is an Inquisitor who is willing to pursue dubious means to guarantee success. Follow his journey as he becomes entangled in the fate of the alien text known as the Necroteuch, and draws the ire of the Imperium to him as he becomes embroiled in cat and mouse games and double-crossing with powerful friends and foes. CONTENTS Regia Occulta - a short story by Dan Abnett Xenos - a novel by Dan Abnett Missing in Action - a short story by Dan Abnett Malleus - a novel by Dan Abnett Backcloth for a Crown Additional - a short story by Dan Abnett Hereticus - a novel by Dan Abnett The Keeler Image - a short story by Dan Abnett The Magos - a novel by Dan Abnett
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A Horus Heresy novel Having witnessed the terrible massacre on Isstvan III, Death Guard Captain Garro seizes a ship and sets a course for Terra to warn the Emperor of Horus’s treachery. READ IT BECAUSE Not only does this novel continue the story from the epic opening trilogy, it introduces one of the key figures of the series to come: Nathaniel Garro. His destiny might be murky (and clad in grey), but for now he's a simple Death Guard captain. Find out what drove him from his Legion. Also, Rogal Dorn finds out about Horus' treachery. Spoiler: he's not happy. THE STORY Having witnessed the terrible massacre of Imperial forces on Isstvan III, Death Guard Captain Garro seizes a ship and sets a course for Terra to warn the Emperor of Horus's treachery. But when the fleeing Eisenstein is damaged by enemy fire, it becomes stranded in the warp - the realm of the Dark Powers. Can Garro and his men survive the depredations of Chaos and get his warning to the Emperor before Horus's plans reach fruition? Written by James Swallow
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A Necrons novel Trazyn the Infinite and Orikan the Diviner are opposites. Each is obsessed with their own speciality, and their rivalry spans millennia. Yet together, they may hold the secret to saving the necron race… READ IT BECAUSE Explore a story told across the millennia that delves deep into a pair of fascinating necron characters, their relationship and their plans for the galaxy. THE STORY Before the being called the Emperor revealed Himself, before the rise of the aeldari, before the necrontyr traded their flesh for immortal metal, the world was born in violence. Even when they inhabited bodies of flesh, Trazyn the Infinite and Orikan the Diviner were polar opposites. Trazyn, a collector of historical oddities, presides over a gallery full of the most dangerous artefacts – and people – of the galactic past. Orikan, a chronomancer without peer, draws zodiacs that predict and manipulate the future. But when an artefact emerges that may hold the key to the necrons’ next evolution, these two obsessives enter a multi-millennia game of cat and mouse that ends civilisations, reshapes timelines, and changes both forever. As riddles unwind and ancient secrets are revealed, the question remains: will their feud save the necron race or destroy it? Written by Robert Rath
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A Warhammer 40,000 omnibus Guided by the visions of the prophet Talos, a Night Lords warband struggles for survival. But when they come into conflict with fellow renegades and are hunted by the eldar, they find themselves returning to the scene of their greatest defeat and drawn into a battle they cannot possibly win. READ IT BECAUSE Strong characters, witty dialogue and brutal action are in evidence throughout this epic trilogy that takes a squad of Night Lords from hunted renegades to the edge of glory… then drags them right back down again. THE STORY 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 Ulthwé, the Night Lords find themselves returning to the scene of their greatest defeat and drawn into a battle they cannot possibly win. Written by Aaron Dembski-Bowden. This omnibus edition contains the novels Soul Hunter, Blood Reaver and Void Stalker, plus additional short stories.
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A Warhammer Chronicles Omnibus Of all the heroes of the world-that-was, Gotrek and Felix may be the greatest – and this collection of novels and short stories showcases their earliest adventures. READ IT BECAUSE The saga of Gotrek and Felix starts here, with three novels that introduce a host of fan-favourite characters and feature some of the heroic duo's most memorable adventures. DESCRIPTION Gotrek and Felix: unsung heroes of the Empire, or nothing more than common thieves and murderers? The truth perhaps lies somewhere inbetween, and depends entirely on who you ask… Relive the early adventures of the Slayer and his human companion. From the haunted forests of the Empire to the darkness beneath the Worlds Edge Mountains, Gotrek and Felix face demented cultists, sinister goblins and a monstrous troll. In the city of Nuln, they get involved in an invasion by the sewer-dwelling skaven. And in the frozen north, an expedition to the lost dwarf hold of Karag Dum brings Gotrek and Felix face-to-face with a dread Bloodthirster of Chaos… This omnibus contains the first three Gotrek & Felix novels by William King, plus five additional short stories that take the heroic duo into dark adventures in the depths of the Old World. CONTENTS Trollslayer, Skavenslayer, Daemonslayer & Death and Glory by William King A Place of Quiet Assembly by John Brunner Blood Sport by Josh Reynolds Kineater by Jordan Ellinger Mind-Stealer by C L Werner Also includes a Gotrek & Felix Gazetteer, a guide to the characters and locations of the series.
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A Warhammer 40,000 omnibus Exiled from the Thousand Sons, Ahriman the sorcerer embarks on an epic quest with a single goal: undoing his greatest failure and saving his Legion. READ IT BECAUSE It’s an epic saga of grand ambition that pits one of Warhammer 40,000’s greatest antiheroes against, well, pretty much the entire galaxy, including Space Marines, the Inquisition and his own brothers. Oh yeah, and the primarch Magnus the Red makes a significant appearance… THE STORY 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 aw 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 eshless husks they have become and 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. Written by John French CONTENTS Ahriman: Exile Ahriman: Sorcerer Ahriman: Unchanged
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A Horus Heresy novel As the Great Crusade draws to a close, primarch Fulgrim and the Emperor's Children continue their pursuit of perfection. But pride comes before a fall, and this most proud of Legions is about to fall a very, very long way... READ IT BECAUSE Graham McNeill paints a masterly portrait of a Legion brough low by their own hubris. And we see the epic Dropsite Massacre of Isstvan V, and the death of a primarch. Doesn't get much bigger than that. THE STORY Under the command of the newly appointed Warmaster Horus, the Great Crusade continues. Fulgrim, Primarch of the Emperor's Children, leads his warriors into battle against a vile alien foe, unaware of the darker forces that have already set their sights upon the Imperium of Man. Loyalties are tested, and every murderous whim indulged as the Emperor's Children take their first steps down the road to true corruption - a road that will ultimately lead them to the killing fields of Isstvan V... Written by Graham McNeill
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The first Ciaphas Cain omnibus In the 41st millennium Commissar Ciaphas Cain, hero of the Imperium, is an inspiration to his men – at least that’s what the propaganda would have you believe… READ IT BECAUSE Enjoy tall tales of adventure and derring-do in Commissar Cain’s memoirs (annotated by a sarcastic inquisitor). Tau, necrons and Chaos cultists all fall before the self-proclaimed hero of the Imperium… THE STORY 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! Written by Sandy Mitchell. This omnibus edition contains the novels For the Emperor, Caves of Ice and The Traitor's Hand, along with the short stories 'Fight or Flight', 'Echoes of the Tomb' and 'The Beguiling'.
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Book 3 of the Dark Imperium trilogy The destinies of primarch and Imperial Regent Roboute Guilliman and his traitorous brother Mortarion come together for the climactic battle of the Plague Wars. READ IT BECAUSE It's the throwdown you've been waiting for, as Guilliman and Mortarion work out ten thousand years of pent-up resentment in a clash for the ages. THE STORY The paths of Roboute Guilliman and his fallen brother Mortarion bring them inexorably together on Iax. Once a jewel of the Imperium, the garden world is dying as the plans of the Lord of Death to use it as a fulcrum to drag the stellar realm of Ultramar into the warp come to deadly fruition. While Guilliman attempts to prevent the destruction of his kingdom, Mortarion schemes to bring his brother low with the Godblight, a disease created in the Cauldron of Nurgle itself, made with the power to destroy a son of the Emperor. Primarchs clash on the ravaged landscapes of Iax. The gods go to war and the wider galaxy balances on a knife-edge of destruction. As something powerful stirs in the sea of souls, only one thing is certain – no matter who wins the last great clash of the Plague War, the repercussions of victory will echo through eternity… Written by Guy Haley
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A Horus Heresy novel Unaware of the wider Heresy and following the Warmaster’s increasingly cryptic orders, Roboute Guilliman returns to Ultramar to muster his Legion for war against the orks massing in the Veridian system. READ IT BECAUSE It's the beginning of one of the Horus Heresy's most infamous and epic battles. Dan Abnett's story grabs you by the shoulders and throws you into the midst of the Betrayal at Calth. The moment when the build-up ends and the battle begins is breathtaking and brutal and the rest of the novel doesn't let up. THE STORY Unaware of the wider Heresy and following the Warmaster's increasingly cryptic orders, Roboute Guilliman returns to Ultramar to muster his Legion for war against the orks massing in the Veridian system. Without warning, their supposed allies in the Word Bearers Legion launch a devastating invasion of Calth, scattering the Ultramarines fleet and slaughtering all who stand in their way. This confirms the worst scenario Guilliman can imagine – Lorgar means to settle their bitter rivalry once and for all. As the traitors summon foul daemonic hosts and all the forces of Chaos, the Ultramarines are drawn into a grim and deadly struggle in which neither side can prevail. Written by Dan Abnett
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A Horus Heresy novel Chastised by the Emperor, the Word Bearers set out on their own path - one that will eventually lead them to damnation and heresy and plunge the galaxy into war. READ IT BECAUSE The dramatic backstory to the Horus Heresy is revealed at last. Discover the manipulations that led to Horus' fall and mankind's civil war. And where does it start? With the Emperor himself forcing an entire Legion to kneel before him in a scene that will stay with you for a long time... THE STORY Amidst the galaxy-wide war of the Great Crusade, the Emperor castigates the Word Bearers for their worship. Distraught at this judgement, Lorgar and his Legion seek another path while devastating world after world, venting their fury and fervour on the battlefield. Their search for a new purpose leads them to the edge of the material universe, where they meet ancient forces far more powerful than they could have imagined. Having set out to illuminate the Imperium, the corruption of Chaos takes hold and their path to damnation begins. Unbeknownst to the Word Bearers, their quest for truth contains the very roots of heresy... Written by Aaron Dembski-Bowden
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An Adepta Sororitas Omnibus Among the blessed ranks of the Adepta Sororitas there are those whose legends and deeds endure for millennia. Saints, both living and dead, whose radiance instils hope and courage in the ranks of the God-Emperor’s armies. READ IT BECAUSE Here, the glorious conquests and agonising losses that earned certain hallowed warriors of the Adepta Sororitas their hard-won sainthoods are retold in full. THE STORY The novel The Triumph of Saint Katherine tells the tale of this most holy procession, and how it inspires those on the battlefields of the Imperium to victory against all odds. In Celestine: The Living Saint, you will follow Saint Celestine beyond the veil of death and back again to answer the God-Emperor’s call, followed up further in the short-story Celestine: Revelation. Finally, in Ephrael Stern: The Heretic Saint, you can explore what happens when a maligned Sister of Battle is faced with the possibility of the ultimate darkness – the loss of the Imperium itself. This Omnibus Contains: – Celestine: The Living Saint (Novel) by Andy Clark – Celestine: Revelation (Short story) by Andy Clark – Ephrael Stern: The Heretic Saint (Novel) by David Annandale – The Triumph of Saint Katherine (Novel) by Danie Ware
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An Astra Militarum Collection Before he was a legend, Commissar Yarrick was already a hero, as you'll discover in this omnibus of two novels, a novella, and six short stories set across his life and career. READ IT BECAUSE This gripping collection contains all of author David Annandale's stories about the famed commissar, and includes two novels – Imperial Creed and The Pyres of Armageddon – along with the novella Chains of Golgotha and six short stories, each revealing the bloody battles that helped shape a legend. THE STORY Time after time, Commissar Sebastian Yarrick has fearlessly led Imperial forces to victory beneath the black banners of vengeance, even when defeat seemed inevitable. From his early campaigns as a newly blooded officer from the Schola Progenium ranks, to the brutal battles of the Second and Third Wars for Armageddon, one thing has never changed: Yarrick will not fail. This omnibus contains: – Imperial Creed (Novel) – The Pyres of Armageddon (Novel) – Chains of Golgotha (Novella) – A Plague of Saints (Short story) – The Wreckage (Short story) – Evil Eye (Short story) – The Gallows Saint (Short story) – Sacrificial (Short story) – Sarcophagus (Short story) Written by David Annandale.
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Book 2 of the Dark Imperium Trilogy As the Plague Wars rage on, the Emperor's will manifests in Ultramar through miracles that confound the primarch Roboute Guilliman, even as he must rely on them when he faces his traitorous brother Mortarion. READ IT BECAUSE The battle between faith and science lies at the heart of Warhammer 40,000. Guy Haley explores it here as never before, through the eyes of Roboute Guilliman – the ultimate believer in rationality and the Imperial Truth. THE STORY Across the void and upon the worlds of Greater Ultramar, the battle for the Imperium rages on. Intent on rebuilding his home realm and using it as a base to reconstruct the ravaged stellar empire of humanity, the returned primarch, Roboute Guilliman, proceeds with his war to drive Mortarion and his Death Guard Traitor Legion from the domain of the Ultramarines. Yet when Guilliman brings his brother to battle upon the diseased plains of Parmenio, the intervention of a greater power in their fraternal struggle threatens to upend the Imperial Regent’s understanding of the galaxy – and his place within it. Primarchs and ideologies clash in this second, thrilling installment of the Dark Imperium trilogy. Written by Guy Haley
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Book 1 of the Dark Imperium trilogy The first phase of the Indomitus Crusade is over, and the conquering primarch, Roboute Guilliman, sets his sights on home. His traitorous brother, Mortarion, marches on Ultramar, and only the primarch of the Ultramarines – with his armies of Primaris Space Marines – can hope to thwart the Death Guard's schemes. READ IT BECAUSE Experience the beginning of the Plague Wars, as the Imperium's lord regent fights to reclaim his home from the Death Guard and their daemonic allies. THE STORY Fell times have come to the galaxy. Cadia has fallen, destroyed by the onslaught of Chaos. A Great Rift to the warp has opened in its wake, splitting the galaxy in two, and from its depths spew daemons and the horrors of Old Night. But all hope is not lost. A son of the Emperor has risen from his long slumber, and with him comes the wrath of the Ultramarines reborn. Roboute Guilliman has returned to lead the Imperium out of darkness, on a crusade the likes of which has not been seen since the fabled days of the Emperor. But never before have the forces of the Ruinous Powers amassed in such numbers, and nowhere is safe from their influence. From the dreaded Scourge Stars come the hordes of the Plaguefather, Lord Nurgle, and their pustulent eyes are fixed on Macragge. As the Indomitus Crusade rages on, Guilliman races to Ultramar to confront the Death Guard – and his traitorous brother, Mortarion. Written by Guy Haley
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An Adeptus Mechanicus novel In the wake of the Great Rift, Belisarius Cawl turns his attention to the abandoned world of Sotha. Once home to the Scythes of the Emperor, it also hides a long-buried secret… and an ancient evil. READ IT BECAUSE Cawl is one of the most fascinating characters in the Dark Imperium, and Guy Haley gets right into his memory circuits as he seeks ancient secrets that will blow your mind. THE STORY Belisarius Cawl, Archmagos Dominus of the Adeptus Mechanicus is the most brilliant mind alive. For 10,000 years he has furthered the cause of mankind, working under the aegis of the Emperor and Lord Commander Roboute Guilliman to prevent the inexorable march of the alien and the traitor. Many call him heretic, but all must recognise the magnitude of his achievements, for who else but he was entrusted to create a new generation of Space Marines? Who else but the great Belisarius Cawl could even accomplish such a task? Now, in the wake of the Great Rift and the Indomitus Crusade, his ambitions bring him to the long-dead world of Sotha, once home to the Scythes of the Emperor, now a barren wasteland devoured by the vile Tyranids. Accompanied by Tetrarch Felix and his elite warriors, it is here that Cawl believes the lynchpin of his mysterious Great Work lies. But uncovering it is a near impossible task, one in which the Archmagos must overcome an ancient evil that threatens to extinguish the last hope of humanity. Written by Guy Haley.
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Hell's Last is the nickname given to the Cadian 101st regiment, which stands at the forefront of Humanity's war against the darkness. Minka Lesk is the Captain of the seventh company – she leads her veteran command squad to victory in the face of impossible odds. With her marches the legacy of Cadia, new and old, trueborn and transplant… for as long as they still fight, Cadia stands. This multipart plastic kit builds the legendary Captain Minka Lesk, as well as her companions, for your Astra Militarum armies in games of Warhammer 40,000. Her cadre has come straight from the pages of her Black Library novels and includes Confessor Talbeas holding the regimental standard, veteran Trooper Jaromir toting his signature melta rifle, the sinister Commissar Shand, and the stealthy Veteran Sergeant Grawnya. Take them to the tabletop and find new ways to grow their epic saga. This kit contains 29 plastic components, including scenic bases. These miniatures require assembly and are supplied unpainted – we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel Colour paints.
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Book 8 in the Dawn of Fire Series As the Indomitus Crusade rages on, Inquisitor Rostov discovers vital intelligence that could reveal the plan of the notorious Hand of Abaddon, and hastily gathers together those loyal to his cause. READ IT BECAUSE The dark schemes of the Hand of Abaddon near fruition. Can the already stretched forces of the Imperium manage to hunt down and prevent this new threat? THE STORY Defending the Anaxian Line, Ultramarines Lieutenant Ferren Areios uncovers a dread vision that has ties to the mission of an old ally. Meanwhile, Magda Kesh campaigns alongside the 84th Mordian. Though she refutes her fate as something more than a mere soldier, is she truly touched by the Emperor? Despite a fractious alliance, the Hand’s scheme is reaching culmination. Amidst the infighting, Tharador Yheng yearns to be free of her master Tenebrus’ shadow and claim her destiny. But another acolyte has embarked on his own path, the Red Corsair Graeyl Herek. Both vie for the favour of the Dark Gods, and the means to harness an ancient evil that could reshape the war between the Imperium and Chaos. Written by Nick Kyme.
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Siege of Terra Book 8 The arch-traitor Horus Lupercal's forces have bombarded Terra, and the Imperial Palace lies in ruins. With the Emperor's dream in tatters, he now seeks only to rob Chaos of its ultimate victory… READ IT BECAUSE It's the beginning of the climax of the Horus Heresy, and hope still remains for the Loyalists! The Emperor plans a gambit that could snatch victory from the jaws of defeat – but at what cost? THE STORY There is no way out. The walls have fallen, the gates are breached, and the defenders are slain. It is the end and the death. After seven brutal years of civil war, the Warmaster stands on the verge of victory. Horus Lupercal, once-beloved son, has come to murder his father. The Emperor, a shining beacon of hope to many, an unscrupulous tyrant to others, must die. The lives of uncountable numbers have been extinguished and even primarchs, once thought immortal, have been laid low. The Emperor's dream lies in tatters, but there remains a sliver of hope. Now, at the final hour of the final day, the Emperor rises. With him come his Angel, his Praetorian, and his Captain, all determined to enact terrible vengeance. Yet the hope is slim, for the Warmaster sees all and knows all, and the ultimate victory of Chaos is at hand. There is no way out. Written by Dan Abnett.
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A Death Korps Novel The Death Korps of Krieg are deployed to a soul-crushing siege in the Octarius War Zone. They’re the right regiment for the job – though victory may come at a price that some might baulk to pay. READ IT BECAUSE Steve Lyons lifts the mask on the enigmatic Death Korps of Krieg, to show us the true horror that lies at the heart of this storied regiment. If you’re looking for a meat-grinder war, you’ve found it. THE STORY Krieg is a dead world. Fifteen hundred years ago, it declared its independence from the Imperium of Man, and paid the price. One loyal soul defied its treacherous rulers, and laid the world to waste. From these ashes emerged a unique fighting force, forged and tempered in nuclear fire… Today, the Death Korps of Krieg lay siege to a captured hive ctiy on the outskirts of the system-spanning Octarius War, in a desperate attempt to secure the cordon that stops untold masses of Orks and Tyranids from spilling out into the Imperium at large. The Korpsmen are relentless, ruthless, implacable, and unstoppable, even in the face of a war that seems unwinnable. How far will they go to achieve victory, and is history doomed to repeat itself? Written by Steve Lyons
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A Warhammer 40,000 Novel Vraks is an armoury world that is vital to the struggling Imperium and its efforts to resist the wider threats to humanity. The planet is a key link in the long supply chain that keeps the beleaguered Imperial regiments stationed around the Eye of Terror and ready for war. The stoic Death Korps of Krieg have been assigned to this desperate world's defence. The grim soldiers of this regiment are born to serve the Emperor, as below Krieg’s irradiated surface is a human factory, existing only to produce soldiers destined for the front line in the Imperium’s most toxic and gruelling warzones. These indoctrinated soldiers are unflinchingly loyal and willing to sacrifice themselves without question or regard to ultimately win victory. And they will need all these qualities to face the horrors awaiting them on Vraks… READ IT BECAUSE Understand just how the Death Korps of Krieg have earned their reputation as the Imperium’s most ruthless fighters in this gripping tale of desperate defence and defiant loyalty. Even when all seems lost, new ways to survive and fight are unearthed, as an officer named Tyborc, expecting to die, finds a new way to live. THE STORY Vraks has fallen. Mustering an army from the ranks of the Death Korps of Krieg, the Astra Militarum embarks on a long and desperate siege to save the planet from the madness of an apostate preacher. It will last seventeen years, cost the lives of millions, and attract the attention of daemons and heretics alike, but the Death Korps must claw back victory, inch by bloody inch, from the hands of the enemy. Written by Steve Lyons.
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A Gotrek Gurnisson Novel The Slayer returns. Spat out of the Realm of Chaos after an eternity of battle, Gotrek Gurnisson finds himself in the unfamiliar surroundings of the Mortal Realms. With no axe, no oaths, and no Felix, he sets out to find his place in this new universe… READ IT BECAUSE This is the novelisation of the Realmslayer audio dramas, spinning yarns of exhilarating adventure that take Gotrek across the realms and introduces him to new companions and enemies. THE STORY Gotrek Gurnisson was the greatest monster slayer of the age, who met his doom at the End Times. The heroic Slayer stepped forth into the Realm of Chaos to fight the daemons gnawing at the world's ending and satisfy his death oath, leaving behind his companion Felix Jaeger. Now Gotrek has returned, having outlived the old gods and the Old World. Spat from the ruinous depths with his redemption unfulfilled, he emerges into the Mortal Realms, a strange new world where gods walk the earth and dark forces are ascendant. Nothing is as he remembers. His oaths are dust, and the lands are torn asunder by Chaos. Yet when Gotrek learns of human champions being elevated to immortality for Sigmar’s fight against this darkness, the so-called 'Stormcast Eternals', he knows why fate has brought him into this new age. To find Felix. For only then can he find the peace in death he seeks, but is there more to Gotrek's apotheosis than even he can fathom? Has he truly been chosen by Grimnir, and for what purpose? Written by David Guymer.