It contains rules and special characters for the preheresy sons of horus, world eaters, emperors children, and death guard as well as a space marine crusade legion army list. The first heretic novel by aaron dembskibowden, chapters 14. The horus heresy is a collection of novels, novellas, short stories, audio dramas, game books, and artwork created by some of the black librarys bestknown authors and artists. Unabridged audio books of every entry have also been released. There was plenty of talking going on at the gw event this weekend outside of those new product pics. First, since the series was written by different authors, the quality varies. Horus rising is the first chapter in the epic, ongoing tale of the horus heresy. They decided to form their own wh40k book club, complete with podcast. There are more than 50 books in the hh series, so it can be a daunting task. This book would later, ironically considering the identity of its author, become instrumental in the founding of the imperial cult and the ecclesiarchy. Or more specifically, exactly which stories should be read. Needless to say, this heresy derailed the emperors plan and.
Jan 06, 2020 there was plenty of talking going on at the gw event this weekend outside of those new product pics. All in all its been an exciting couple of weeks for me horus heresywise. The horus heresy stuff is in no way important when reading other novels set in the universe. Dan abnett is a novelsit and awardwinnig comic book writer. The horus heresy is an unimportant series of books as far as understanding the universe, however it does give further back story to anything you may read. Honestly, its kind of tiring to keep track on the horus heresy novels, even though that i know that warhammer 40k universe is incredibly galaxyspanning vast, but thats also the reason why i stick to a single series from warhammer 40k universe. The horus heresy reading order list 2020 updated faded. This is a three book omnibus detailing different aspects of the imperial inquisition, who are like the space police of the setting, and it really gives a flavour of the grim dark setting as whole. The series began publication in may 2016, starting with roboute guilliman. The novels will first release as limited edition hardbacks. The horus heresy books are some of my absolute favourite warhammer literature.
The horus heresy is an ongoing series of science fantasy set in the fictional warhammer 40,000 setting of tabletop miniatures wargame company games workshop. He has written twentyfive novels for the black library, including the acclaimed gaunts ghosts series and the eisenhorn and ravenor trilogies, and with mike lee, the darkblade cycle. Heres the latest on 40k, horus heresy, titanicus and more specialist games. Promoted to warmaster, can the idealistic horus carry out the emperors grand plan, or will this promotion sow the seeds of heresy amongst his brothers. Dec 22, 2017 30k lore, the horus heresy lore breakdown, horus rising 2 duration. This scifi series is composed of 56 novels, therefore its a really.
The horus heresy black library recommended reading order book. Warhammer 40k, the horus heresy the primarch fulgrim during the horus heresy, holding the daemonblade of the laer that was the source of his downfall. The horus heresy unofficial fan page posts facebook. Primarchs is a collection of novellas created by some of the black librarys bestknown authors and artists. So i want to keep up to date with the horus heresy so i can get around to reading old earth along with the various other new books, and as we. Sep 03, 2019 i take the view that the majority of the heresy series is essential, with a select few that can be missed out. Each of the books is a small part of a greater whole. There is a galaxy far, far away where a civil war rages, where the emperor of mankind, founder of the imperium of man the proponent of order in the milky way galaxy, fights against chaos and its forces. The fall of prospero, also referred to as the scouring of prospero, the burning of prospero and the battle of prospero, was the name given by later imperial scholars to the sanctioned imperial military reprisal against the thousand sons legion of space marines homeworld of prospero at. It contains rules and special characters for the pre heresy sons of horus, world eaters, emperors children, and death guard as well as a space marine crusade legion army list. These books are published by the black library, and the horus heresy books are penned by several authors. There is no rule for picking a unit from the horus heresy books and using them in 40k. It would be logical if the audiobooks so far, and also the limited edition short stories in the games day anthology 2011, lightning towerdark king chapbook, and promethean sun and aurelian books were also mentioned on this page rather than only in the main horus heresy page. So i want to keep up to date with the horus heresy so i can get around to reading old earth along with the various other new books, and as we all know the hh books have numerous storylines.
Ive read the first ten or so, and especially like the ones which show the primarchs interacting with one another didnt really like mechanicum. Imperal armour volume 2 two second edition contains the official 40k rules for some of the heresy vehicles including which armies you can use them in, some of which have the relics of the armoury restriction printed on page 242 of said book, some dont. Penned by several authors, the series takes place during the horus heresy, a fictional galaxyspanning civil war occurring 10,000 years prior to the far future of warhammer 40,000. Following the 54th novel, the buried dagger, the horus heresy main series concluded and was replaced by the siege of terra series. Feb 24, 2019 the time has come for leman russ, primarch of the space wolves, to fulfil his vow and attempt to stop warmaster horus before he breaks through to the segmentum solar.
Showing 1 40 of 62 next show all slaves to darkness. The horus heresy is an ongoing series of science fantasy set in the fictional warhammer. It chronicles the history of the horus heresy era which serves as the foundation and startingpoint for most warhammer 40,000 canon. A shortlist of essential horus heresy reading the bad dice. Beginners guide to the horus heresy wh40k book club. The horus heresy books unabridged various audio book torrent free download, 112391. I would suggest simply reading what ever interests you. Warhammer 40k the horus heresy series are they books.
M4a this has been a major request that i have seen time and time again. Maybe the most dissapointing were the books written by mcneill. I take the view that the majority of the heresy series is essential, with a select few that can be missed out. A complete list of horus heresy books in chronological order. Horus heresy books in order of when they were first published. The black library weekender was a brilliant event that highlighted exactly why i love this series of books i may have mentioned this in my previous blog. Fall of prospero the horus heresy, warhammer art, 40k. It chronicles the histories of the 18 primarchs both before, during and directly after the great crusade and the horus heresy. The horus heresy primarchs novels warhammer 40k fandom. The best order to read the horus heresy books is the publication order. He has written twentyfive novels for the black library, including the acclaimed gaunts ghosts. Once registered and logged in, you will be able to create topics, post replies to existing threads, give reputation to your fellow members, get your own private messenger, post status updates, manage your profile and so much more.
The first book came out in 2006, and the black library have been pumping. Best novels from the horus heresy series i just wanted some recommendations on what you consider to be the best horus heresy novels. Now that you have a good grasp on the wh40k universe because of our handydandy guide if you havent read any wh40k books, stop. The book deals with the events starting from the end to the great crusade until the battle of isstvan iii. The first three novels in the horus heresy are an opening book trilogy. The horus heresy book two massacre is the second book in the horus heresy series by forge world. The outcast dead novel by graham mcneill, needs citation. The horus heresy also known as cosmic scale daddy issues and that time erebus fucked everyone over forever is one of the single biggest clusterfuck of events in warhammer 40,000 fluff, alongside the eldars creation of a new chaos god, and the rampage and fall of the star gods. Titles published prior to 1997 were originally published under the heretic tomes label, although several have been republished as black library editions.
Most of the book is presented as a record written by a. The primarchs 14 magnus warhammer 40k art warhammer fantasy high fantasy sci fi fantasy eternal crusade thousand sons tyranids space wolves first humans. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The characters are detailed, and the story is altogether excellenty written. Of them, sixteen are anthologies of horus heresy novellas, short stories and audio dramas. Both eisenhorn and the horus heresy books are aimed at introducing you to wh40k in some way.
Thus i consider this news, that may be subject to change by gw, rather than rumors. Get the very latest news, promotions, hobby tips and more from black library. The fall of prospero, also referred to as the scouring of prospero, the burning of prospero and the battle of prospero, was the name given by later imperial scholars to the sanctioned imperial military reprisal against the thousand sons legion of space marines homeworld of prospero at the start of the horus heresy in. By subscribing you confirm that you are over the age of 16 or have consent from your parent or guardian to subscribe. It chronicles the history of the horus heresy era which serves as the foundation and. Lets take a look at the best reading order for the horus heresy books. The horus heresy book one betrayal warhammer 40k lexicanum.
Ironically, this means the horus heresy which is defined by half the legions and a third of the army forsaking the imperial truth for chaos might be more correctly called the horus apostasy while the age of apostasy whose primary conflict was a doctrinal schism between vandire and thor is more correctly called the age of heresy or the vandirian. One question that im frequently asked is how someone new to the series can catch up on all the events. Iconic images of the imperium, betrayal and war warhammer 40000 by merrett, alan isbn. Hands of the emperor by rob sanders, the phoenician by nick kyme, by the lions command by gav thorpe, the. The destabilizing nature of chaos and the fractured attitudes of the legions made it ever harder for him to con. Two wh40k fanatics spent most of their time talking about the books. Horus heresy series set warhammer 40k, volumes 112 titles in order include. The horus heresy is a big series, consisting of 24 novels, a number of short stories and at least half a dozen audio dramas.
The following is a list of the novels for the warhammer 40,000 universe. Summary this takes place the same time as the end of the horus heresy book fulgrim athenya, daughter of the primarch fulgrim is sent down to the battlefield of istavan 5 to prove her loyalty to the new cause by killing her closest friend. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. The best horus heresy books that arent horus rising tome. Enter your email to get the very latest news, promotions, hobby tips and more from games workshop. The horus heresy series began in 2006 with horus rising by dan abnett. Now i understand why horus was the best of all, and why so many followed him into his. Welcome to the bolter and chainsword register now to gain access to all of our features. Name az, name za, newest publish date, oldest publish date. As of 2019 there have been 54 horus heresy main novels published by games workshop. The emperor united mankind and set about reconquering the stars, aided by his sonsprimarchs and their legions. The horus heresy black library recommended reading order.