What it's about: The long-fabled meeting between Imperial Commissar Yarrick and the scourge of Armageddon, Ghazghkull Thraka. Yarrick: Chains of Golgotha - David Annandale It focuses on a seldom seen chapter and is non-stop action from start to finish.Īdditional reading: You can't go wrong with most of the Battles books, but I recommend Legion of the Damned and Rynn's World. Why you should read it: All of the Space Marine Battles books are a bloody good time, but this one stands out among them. As the fight gets ever more desperate, the Black Templars eventually have a showdown in an Imperial temple. What it's about: A group of Black Templars are sent to defend the hive city of Helsreach from invading orks. Plus, it introduced me to my favorite phrase ever, "ploin-shaped," and taught me the dangers of rogue traders. Something which is rather rare in the WH40k universe. Sure, it tells an interesting, compelling story with complex characters, but most importantly it's clever and funny. Why you should read it: It's funny as hell.
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What it's about: Hero of the Imperium is a series of books and stories which follow the exploits and misadventures of an Imperial Guard Commissar named Ciaphas Cain. Advanced Reading Hero of the Imperium - Sandy Mitchell Priests who worship technology, moving war engines the size of skyscrapers - Titanicus shows it all in wonderful detail. Why you should read it: Of the factions in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, the Adeptus Mechanicus is one of the neatest. What it's about: The Titan Legion Legio Invicta is called to defend a Mechanicus forge world which is under attack from Chaos Titans. But if you find yourself digging the traitor legions, Graham McNeill's Iron Warriors Omnibus is an excellent next step. This one is the first book in a trilogy, and I'm guessing it'll be an omnibus soon enough.Īdditional reading: As mentioned, Chaos stories are pretty rare. The story is brilliant for its ability to make you feel invested in someone as evil as Talos and his band (especially Xarl), and Dembski-Bowden knows his way around space combat. There are plenty of short stories and Horus Heresy books (see below), but stories which seek to paint a flattering picture of the traitor legions are practically non-existent. Why you should read it: Rare is the book which follows a Chaos Space Marine's tale. What it's about: Soul Hunter follows the grim exploits of the Night Lords' First Claw, led by Talos, who shares Konrad Curze's gift/curse of prophecy. Soul Hunter - Aaron Dembski-Bowdenįaction: Chaos Marines! Specifically, Night Lords For more about the main Guard series starring Ibram Gaunt, see below. It's very much in the vein of All Quiet on the Western Front.
Also, Double Eagle features two of the best female characters in Abnett's Sabbat Worlds.Īdditional reading: If you really like the Imperial Guard, Mitchel Scanlon's 15 Hours is a quick read that shows the truly gritty side of Imperial Guard life. The book reads super quick because the action forces you to keep turning the pages at a breakneck pace. Why you should read it: The story features the most intense, fast-paced descriptions of air combat in the Black Library's catalog. What it's about: The super elite Phantine XX fighter pilots arrive on a world tormented by Chaos fighters, namely a Red Baron-esque fighter named Khrel Kas Obarkon. Also, McNeill's Ultramarines: The Second Omnibus is great if you want to finish the story of Ventris and Honsou.
It's a shorter book and while the characters and story are great, it's not as much of an introduction as is the Ultramarines book. Also similar to Eisenhorn, Ultramarines Omnibus introduces you to three different types of enemies, including the horrid Traitor Marines.Īdditional reading: If you find yourself in love with the Space Marines (how could you not be?), Dan Abnett's " Brothers of the Snake" is a wonderful next step. Why you should read it: These stories provide one of the best introductions and primers for the concept and basis of the Space Marines which can be a foreign concept to newcomers of the universe. Ventris' exploits take him across three very different campaigns. What it's about: Much as with Eisenhorn, Ultramarines Omnibus contains three books which follow the adventures of Uriel Ventris, captain of the 4th company of the Ultramarines.
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