A Warhammer 40,000 Novel Belisarius Cawl is the greatest mind of his age, and he has a plan to open up the Attilan Gap to allow safe passage through the Great Rift. In order to complete his work, he travels to a necron tomb world. In the process, he attracts the attention of something even more dangerous than ancient xenos… READ IT BECAUSEBelisarius Cawl continues to be one of the most important figures in the 41st Millennium as he attempts to solve the greatest problem facing the Imperium – allowing safe passage through the Cicatrix Maledictum. He squares off against ancient necrons and the forces of Chaos in his audacious attempt to do the impossible. THE STORYFor years, Belisarius Cawl has nurtured an audacious plan to stabilise the Attilan Gap sufficiently that the Imperium might open a stable route into Imperium Nihilus. With the primarch Roboute Guilliman having crossed the Great Rift, and now isolated on the far side, time is running out. Before Cawl can perfect his latest great work, he requires one last element: control codes preserved on an ancient necron world trapped on the event horizon of a black hole. Realising that even he cannot do this alone, Cawl recruits help from across the Adeptus Mechanicus. Yet as victory nears, malign intelligences have taken note of the archmagos, and Cawl is about to discover it is unwise indeed to provoke the interest of Vashtorr the Arkifane… Written by Guy Haley.

A Death Korps Novel The 401st Regiment has been sent to Oleris III to find an inquisitor among the catacombs of a planet decimated by a plague in years past. What they find will shake their legendary resolve. This collection also includes a short story that gives us an outsider's perspective on the Death Korps of Krieg. READ IT BECAUSEThe Death Korps of Krieg are a fan favourite – their grinding way of war makes for stories unlike anything else we see in the Astra Militarum. This time, we have a hero's perspective in Colonel Graven, who will do anything to complete his objective, no matter what sacrifices he has to make. THE STORYFive hundred years ago, Oleris III was ravaged by a Chaos plague. Now it is a world of tombs and catacombs. It belongs to the dead. Colonel Graven and his 401st Krieg Regiment are charged with searching for a missing inquisitor in the bone-filled ossuary tunnels beneath the planet. But the dead are stirring, and down in the labyrinthine darkness, his kill team comes face to face with unspeakable horrors. As whispering spectres seed fear and suspicion, turning allies into foes, the colonel has ghosts of his own to battle. Haunted by a tragedy of his own making and unable to trust anyone, even the most resolute Death Korpsman might start to doubt himself. But on this world, it could be the death of him. Written by Steve Lyons.

An Astra Militarum Novel A sniper and sergeant leads her squad behind enemy lines in an apparent suicide mission. The fate of an entire world rests in her hands. READ IT BECAUSEIt's another perspective on the remnants of Cadia, as they carry their war to every corner of the galaxy. This story focuses on the 217th, and their war to liberate a world from heretics, against all odds. THE STORYDarya Nevic is a sniper and a hardened survivor, but endless loss has pushed her to breaking point. As the Cadian 217th war to liberate the world of Parrescum from heretic forces grows ever more deadly, the sergeant fights to keep her squad alive as she is hounded by the memories of those she failed to save. In the wake of disaster, a chance encounter offers Darya a way to not only strike back at the heretics, but to settle a debt she thought impossible to repay. She must lead a mission deep behind enemy lines, where death is all but certain. Yet there is even more at risk than she knows. The Parrescum lies in Darya's hands, and unless she can escape the ghosts of her past, the planet will fall. Written by Rob Young.

An Astra Militarum Novel A celebrated sniper of the Astra Militarum must shift her focus to commanding troops, and dealing with the complications that arise from hard decisions. READ IT BECAUSE It's a look into the haunted thoughts of a soldier wrestling with the complex realities of a galaxy at war. Every choice she makes has consequences for those under her command. THE STORY Transplant. Cadian. Sniper. Legend. Sergeant Darya Nevic is all of these and more… but behind the stories stands a soldier haunted by the unwelcome fame her successes have brought. During the Cadian 217th’s assault on the manufactorum world of Attruso, Darya finds herself out of her depth, in a war that is fought with words as much as with weapons. As a fearsome winter closes in and her men begin to die around her, she will be forced to confront her doubts and make an impossible choice – to become the figurehead her soldiers need, or to believe the unimaginable promises of the mysterious t’au. With the fate of her regiment in her hands, which path will she choose? Written by Rob Young.

A Warhammer 40,000 Novel Baal is besieged! The alien horror of Hive Fleet Leviathan has reached the Blood Angels home world, and their entire existence is under threat. As the sons of Sanguinius gather, the battle for the fate of their bloodline begins… READ IT BECAUSEIt's one of the key events in recent Blood Angels history – an epic tale of triumph and tragedy, heroism and sacrifice that sets the scene for the future of the Blood Angels – if they have one. THE STORYThe Blood Angels Chapter of Space Marines is under threat. Having obliterated all human life in the Red Scar region of space, the largest tendril of Hive Fleet Leviathan ever seen in the Imperium has converged and is making relentlessly for Baal. To face this awesome foe, Commander Dante has called upon the Successor Chapters of the ancient Ninth Legion. The Sons of Sanguinius gather in numbers not seen since the dark days of the Horus Heresy. Thirty thousand Space Marines stand ready to thwart the Great Devourer, save the homeworld of their primarch, and prevent the consumption of billions in the Ultima Segmentum beyond. But the tyranid swarm numbers in the trillions, and they are not the only danger to the Chapter’s future. As the galaxy slides toward a terrifying new era, events far away threaten to unleash a greater evil. A further enemy must also be overcome, that of the Black Rage that lurks in the souls of all Sanguinius’ bloodline. Written by Guy Haley.

A Warhammer 40,000 Novel A Wolf Priest is tasked by Ulrik the Slayer to recover an ancient relic of the Chapter – a chance for him to write his own legendary saga. READ IT BECAUSEIvar Krakenblood is a Space Wolves hero in the making. But first he must learn that those who seek glory in place of destiny – and an end worthy of the sagas – never find what they yearn for. THE STORYAll sagas begin with blood. Born upon the ice world of Fenris, Ivar Krakenblood has been raised to stand as one of its warrior sons, anointed to serve as a Wolf Priest. Life and death are his to give, and Ivar has proven his worth with deed and word. Still, the glory of true legend has always escaped him. On a quest given to him by Ulrik the Slayer himself, Ivar seizes the chance to recover a lost relic of the Space Wolves Chapter and challenge the fates themselves. With a band of warriors, old comrades, and new allies, he sets out to forge his own path, one worthy of a son of Russ. Yet those who strive to change their destiny must often pay a terrible price. There are forces that lurk in the darkness, seeking to sever him from his fate. Written by Marc Collins.

The First Ciaphas Cain Novel Commissar Ciaphas Cain, hero of the Imperium, renowned across the sector for his bravery and valour, is sent to maintain order on an outpost world on the border of t'au space. READ IT BECAUSEFor fans of the series, this annotated edition gives you loads of context and insight into the story. For first-time readers, it's a great introduction to the unique hero that is Commissar Cain – and to his trusty Valhallans, including Corporal Sulla and, of course, Cain's malodorous aide Jurgen. THE STORYOn an Imperial outpost world on the fringes of t'au space, the renowned Commissar Ciaphas Cain and his fractious regiment of Valhallan Guard, newly created from the remnants of two devastated units, find themselves in the middle of a war. As the Astra Militarum struggle to contain worldwide civil insurrection, can the wily Commissar Cain identify the real villain before the planet is lost to the Imperium forever? Written by Sandy Mitchell. Features of this stunning illustrated and annotated hardback edition include:– 15 striking illustrations to complement the story– Author commentary in the form of 130 annotations throughout– A foreword and an afterword by the author– Gilt silver page edges– A dark red ribbon bookmark

A Warhammer 40,000 Novel The Valkyrie pilots of the Vagabond Squadron are sent in to support a massive engagement on an ork front, but no mission is ever simple. Though challenged like never before, they will rise to the occasion and complete their mission – or die trying. READ IT BECAUSEJump into the cockpit with elite pilots for a different perspective on the Astra Militarum. This thrill-ride has it all, from high-flying action, to down and dirty combat, along with a heaping dose of behind-the-scenes drama from the point of view of the crucial air crew. THE STORYValkyrie pilots are among the finest aviators in the Imperium, and few more so than Vagabond Squadron, the elite of the 901st Tactical Wing. Hard flying, hard fighting, and defiance in the face of all odds are trademarks of the Vagabond. But their latest deployment – against the overwhelming might of the ork invasion of Kanai Tertius – will test them like never before. The integration of a new, fledgling aviator, divisions among high command, and the rising threat of xenos air superiority mean the Vagabonds now face their most desperate mission yet, its full details known only to squadron leader Cassandra Elza. The fate of the planet-spanning campaign to hold the line on Kanai Tertius will be decided by the skill, daring and dedication of Vagabond Squadron. But this time, not all of them will be coming home. Written by Robbie MacNiven.

A Warhammer 40,000 Novel Khemet, a disgraced praetorian charged with protecting her tomb world as it slumbers, is roused to action once more. This is her chance to prove she is meant for greater things. She will stop at nothing to see it done. READ IT BECAUSEIt's a chance to see the necron empire in a new way. Join a lowly cryptek with lofty ambitions and a praetorian suffering from the worst punishment imaginable – can they work together to reclaim a necron planet now infested with humans? THE STORYAs the necron empire sleeps, the Triarch praetorians watch and wait. Khemet has guarded the tombs of her people for millions of years, patiently waiting for the day when the numberless legions of the dead will rise again. As they finally begin to stir, old ambitions and treacheries are roused with them. Betrayed and imprisoned, dogged by the shame of a terrible failure, Khemet has endured the gravest punishment necron ingenuity can conjure. Now she is free, offered a single chance to restore her honour and reclaim her standing. For Khemet to rise, a world must die. Written by Jonathan D Beer.

An Aeldari Corsairs Novel Baron Myrin Stormdawn of the Starsplinters Corsairs allies with a craftworld aeldari to deal with rival ork freebooters for plunder and territory. Along the way, he must negotiate a complicated web of connections and the favour of his superiors. READ IT BECAUSEIt's a glimpse into the mysterious life of the aeldari corsairs, who exist somewhere between the structured craftworld aeldari and the unscrupulous drukhari. It's a life of daring adventure and excitement as well as danger and dirty politics. Plus, they're up against everyone's favourite cunning and brutal pirates – ork freebooters. THE STORYThe Starsplinters are aeldari corsairs, raiders and reavers of the void, and Baron Myrin Stormdawn is one of their greatest leaders. When his running conflict with the Badskab Bukkaneers of Uzgul da Magnificent escalates in unexpected ways, Myrin is forced into an alliance with Taenar Leotharan, an exiled admiral from his former home – the craftworld Ilmaren. As Taenar is forced to adapt to the unfettered life of the corsair, whose freedom is a double-edged sword, Myrin faces challenges of his own. When a Starsplinters’ authority rests on the success of their last voyage and the whims of their feared commander, Princess Tishria, Uzgul da Magnificent's freebooters may not be the deadliest threat… Written by Mike Brooks.

An Astra Militarum novel A Catachan Jungle Fighters unit sent to the death world of Rogar III feels right at home… right down to the ork invaders and the mysterious threats from within the jungles. READ IT BECAUSEThere are few regiments more iconic than Catachan Jungle Fighters, and seeing them in action on a world almost as deadly as Catachan (but not quite, of course) is a treat indeed. Dive into the 20th anniversary edition of this classic Black Library novel and see if you can emerge from the jungle unscathed. THE STORYThe Catachan jungle fighters of the Astra Militarum are an elite regiment that specialises in destroying the Emperor's foes on the most dangerous worlds of the Imperium. Their training is really put to the test when a squad is sent to the death world of Rogar III in response to an ork incursion. But as well as dealing with the xenos threat, they must do battle with the planet itself, and the mysterious figures that stalk them across the deadly terrain. Deathworld is an action-packed tale of survival in the grim, dark, far future! Written by Steve Lyons. Features of this handsome hardcover anniversary edition include:– Matt cover with gloss and silver foil details on the front, back, and spine– New foreword by the author This 20th anniversary edition is only available while stocks last.

A Warhammer 40,000 Anthology A collection of short stories focused on war-torn planets like Armageddon, as the Space Marines and Astra Militarum attempt to hold back many enemies of the Imperium before it's too late. In a hostile galaxy, there can be only war. READ IT BECAUSEThe galaxy is riven by war on a thousand fronts. It is up to the likes of the Astra Militarum, Black Templars, Blood Angels, Space Wolves, and more to fight desperate battles to stem the tide of orks – and worse. Get ready for non-stop action against all odds in 11 short stories, written by fan-favourite Black Library authors. THE STORYPlanets such as Armageddon are plagued by war. All across the galaxy, the Astra Militarum attempts to maintain control as hordes of enemies invade, plunder, and devour the worlds of Humanity. These brave soldiers fight with little more than their grit and determination, facing down horrific foes. But mere humans are not always sufficient to halt the tide of enemies. Space Marines of the Ultramarines, Black Templars, Blood Angels, Space Wolves, and Crimson Fists have a proud history of waging war against the orks on planets like Armageddon and beyond, purging the ferocious xenos with bolter and blade. This anthology contains 11 tales of the Imperium’s eternal struggle against the ork menace and more. CONTENTS:– Pursuit of Redemption by Mike Vincent– Riderz of da Storm by Denny Flowers– The White Horror by Jude Reid– Good Enemy by Guy Haley– Rok Crackers by John Sollitto– Steel Mayhem by Justin Woolley– Fighting Blind by R S Wilt– Ash and Steel by Richard Swan– Ark of Salvation by Robbie MacNiven– Home Front by Rhuairidh James– Seasons of Woe by Marc Collins

An Astra Militarum Novel The Kasrkin known as the Tattershields were left alone in the wake of Cadia's fall. Led by an indomitable sergeant, they fight on despite their bleak situation, facing down Chaos cultists and worse. READ IT BECAUSEIt's a grim tale with little hope to be found, but courage is never in short supply. No matter the odds they face, these remnants of Cadia simply refuse to give in. Witness their struggle as they fight against all reason or expectation of success, in a 5-part serial, a short story, and a novella. THE STORYThey were the best of the best. Now they are all that is left. When Cadia fell, a handful of traumatised survivors found themselves stranded on a ruined world carved apart by rival cults. Since then, the Kasrkin veterans known as the Tattershields have anchored the crumbling Imperial defence, holding back the overwhelming might of the Archenemy with sabotage, assassinations, and unbreakable discipline. Their commander, Sergeant Kostantin Taikon, is an inspiration to the beleaguered defenders. But he is haunted by guilt and consumed by fatalism, numbly fighting on with no hope of victory or atonement. The Imperials’ grip on the planet is slipping. Infiltrators sow discord in their ranks, and a sadistic new enemy is bearing down upon them. But when all hope is dead, only defiance remains, and Taikon will lead his indomitable Kasrkin to the bitter end. Written by William Crowe. CONTENTS:– Tattershield (short story)– Tatters of Hope: Part One (short story)– Tatters of Hope: Part Two (short story)– Tatters of Hope: Part Three (short story)– Tatters of Hope: Part Four (short story)– Tatters of Hope: Part Five (short story)– Veterans of the Fall (novella)

A Warhammer 40,000 Novel Kaptin Skeeg Horntoof is an ork freebooter with a simple code to follow, and a plan to plunder untold riches. Of course, nothing ever goes to plan, and he may have given himself a task that's bigger than his ambitions. Will his crew allow him to drag them into a quagmire, or will they take matters into their own hands? READ IT BECAUSETake the plunge into a world of ambition, power, and adventure, where every ork is out for themselves. The life of a freebooter isn't a simple one, but it IS exciting – and you just never know when you're going to strike it rich. Just remember, NO ORK CAN DO A MUTINY! THE STORYSkeeg Horntoof is an ork with big dreams: the biggest hat, the most dakka, and the ambition to become the greatest freebooter the galaxy has ever seen. As kaptin of Gork’s Revenge, he is guided by Da Freebooterz Code – a set of rules so outrageous they just might work. With a krew of misfits, meks, and mutineers, he sets out on a quest for loot and glory. This time, though, Horntoof may have bitten off more than he can chew – the kaptin has instructed his boyz to plunder the hunting grounds of the legendary rogue trader Lord Captain Antoinette von Hume. Deadly, resourceful, and merciless, the pirate queen of the Halo Stars has been pillaging her way across the void for decades, and an upstart freebooter with a big hat isn't about to get in her way. But Horntoof has his eyes on the biggest prize of all, and he has a plan – one that will take all his guile, all his kunnin’, and all his dakka. Da Freebooterz Code is going to make him a legend… as long as von Hume doesn’t obliterate him first. Written by Justin Woolley.

An Ork Omnibus A pair of novels, a novella, and 3 short stories explore the horror of facing orks on the battlefield. Both brutal and kunnin', these warlike xenos are a constant threat to the Imperium, and everyone else for that matter. Can the Space Marines and Astra Militarum hold them back, or will they be overrun? READ IT BECAUSETop Black Library authors Dan Abnett, Aaron Dembski-Bowden, and Sandy Mitchell showcase their talents in this action-packed collection. The Space Marines and Astra Militarum face off against the green tide on war-torn worlds all across the galaxy. THE STORYUnrelenting, ferocious, and proud, orks unleash gleeful carnage as one of the fiercest and most numerous threats ever faced by humanity. I Am Slaughter by Dan Abnett sees the Imperial Fists leaving Terra for the first time in centuries, and in doing so, encountering a foe far mightier (and… greener?) than they anticipated. In Sandy Mitchell’s Caves of Ice, Commissar Ciaphas Cain investigates the mysterious disappearances that plague an ice world, but soon finds himself caught between an ork incursion and another evil stirring below. Helsreach by Aaron Dembski-Bowden follows the Black Templars as they take a last stand to defend Hive Helsreach, whatever the cost. There are also 3 short stories, one by each of the above authors, about the efforts of the Imperium to hold back the orks. Can the Space Marines, the Astra Militarum, or even Ciaphas Cain himself be enough to stem the great green tide? CONTENTS:– Caves of Ice (novel) by Sandy Mitchell– Helsreach (novel) by Aaron Dembski-Bowden– I am Slaughter (novella) by Dan Abnett– The Only Good Ork (short story) by Sandy Mitchell– Ork Hunter (short story) by Dan Abnett– One Hate (short story) by Aaron Dembski-Bowden

A Warhammer 40,000 Omnibus Lord Commissar Sebastian Yarrick is one of the foremost heroes of the Imperium, with a legend forged in the brutal crucible of battle on Armageddon. But his career didn't start there. This anthology will give you a full account of his rise to fame. With two full novels and seven short stories, there's a lot to cover. READ IT BECAUSEFew characters in the Imperium are as inspirational as Commissar Yarrick. Famed for his actions on Armageddon and his connection to Ghazghkull Thraka, you can now trace his evolution through stories that give an account of his many deeds. THE STORYIn Imperial Creed, we meet a young Commissar Yarrick on his first real assignment. He quickly learns that in war, things are not always as they seem, and he must adapt to a rapidly evolving situation as loyalties are tested. The Pyres of Armageddon takes us to the world of Armageddon, where the largest ork horde seen for centuries has hit the hive world. As battle rages across the planet, Yarrick and his allies will not let Armageddon fall. In Chains of Golgotha, Commissar Yarrick tracks down Ghazghkull Thraka to the desolate world of Golgotha, leading an armoured company to destroy the beast. A Plague of Saints takes us to the barren world of Molossus. With the inquisition at his back and a ragged force of rebels before him, Yarrick must discover the cause of an uprising and bring it to an end. Thrown into battle alongside the charismatic but reckless Captain Marsec, Commissar Yarrick faces a tough decision in The Wreckage. Will he unleash the Emperor's judgement and risk damaging morale, or trust in Marsec's ability to lead? Evil Eye tells the tale of a tortured prisoner protected by a fellow captive on an ork warship. But what manner of man dares to stand up to a mighty ork? Only one man – Commissar Sebastian Yarrick. In The Gallows Saint, Commissar Yarrick deploys to Abydos to watch a great triumph in honour of the forces who liberated the world from the grip of the alien t'au. But when the planet's governor is assassinated, Yarrick is drawn into a political game with deadly consequences. Sacrificial tells of a young Yarrick and the Armageddon Steel Legion facing corrupted cultists on the planet Mistral. The collection is rounded out with Sarcophagus, as Yarrick is trapped in an overturned tank after being caught in a bombing run on Armageddon. He fights to escape and return to his forces, but as he emerges, he finds himself surrounded by foes. Contents– Imperial Creed (novel)– The Pyres of Armageddon (novel)– Chains of Golgotha (short story)– 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.

A Warhammer 40,000 Anthology The Battle Sisters of the Adepta Sororitas are true exemplars of the Imperial Creed, purging the enemies of the God-Emperor with unshakeable faith and fury. This anthology, combining two novellas and five short stories, chronicles their epic deeds and valiant sacrifices. READ IT BECAUSE There are few tales more inspiring than those of the Sisters of Battle – driven by faith and sisterhood, they rush into battle when others flee, never hesitating to do their duty. These stories from fan-favourite authors and writers new to Black Library will stoke the fires of your faith in the God-Emperor. THE STORY In the novella Paragon of Faith, Sister Aenor leads a squad of indomitable Paragon Warsuits in the desperate defence of a sacred pilgrimage world as a hidden menace boils from below. With the planet crumbling around her, Aenor must contend with crippling self-doubt, as well as the innumerable cultist hordes. In Saint’s Judgement, Sister Hospitaller Docia contends with a different but no less insidious threat – a deadly plague that corrupts mind, body and soul. Conflict soon envelopes her infirmary, its corridors becoming battlefields as Docia draws ever closer to a cure that will purify and push back the infected tide. In the short story Infernal Motives, Aveline leads a unit of skitarii into a sprawling factorum complex, only to realise that the neverborn she seeks is a monstrous daemon engine. Trapped inside, Aveline must fight the machinery of the arcane building and destroy the evil at its centre – before the daemon factorum can begin making more of its infernal kind. Sister Wulfryth must learn humility and cooperation by working with an Astra Militarum soldier in Our Lady of the Voyage. They take on a vital mission to recover a missing preacher and a sacred relic – but what if they don't want to be recovered? The short story Joy of the Martyr features sisters of the Order of Our Martyred Lady who have been dispatched to retake and cleanse a millennia-old shrine on the planet Unguria. As they approach the ancient site, they soon realise that all is not as it appears. In Redemption Through Blood, Sister Marcella of the Order of the Bloody Rose struggles to hone her anger as a weapon. During an engagement with the enemy, her senses are dulled by the vicious hatred she fosters, and she does not hear the orders of her Sister Superior. Under the command of zealous Inquisitor Serantia of the Ordo Hereticus, Canoness Commander Florelia and her sisters fight with all they have to reclaim a world lost to the sacrilegious worship of a false Emperor in the short story The Fires of Our Faith. CONTENTS– Paragon of Faith (novella), by Amanda Bridgeman– Saint's Judgement (novella), by Ness Brown– Infernal Motives (short story), by Jude Reid– Our Lady of the Voyage (short story), by Kate Flack– Joy of the Martyr (short story), by Ness Brown– Redemption Through Blood (short story), by John Sollitto– The Fires of Our Faith (short story), by Nicholas Werner

A Warhammer 40,000 Novel The Reliquant at Arms is given a holy mission to return a sacred relic of the Adepta Sororitas to its rightful place. After the forces of Chaos foil her plans, she pledges herself to vengeance – but her chosen mission might be more than she can handle. READ IT BECAUSEIt's a chance to witness the faith and fury of the Adepta Sororitas pitted against the forces of Nurgle, the Plague God! Learn more about one of their legendary warriors, how they fight, and what sacrifices they're willing to make in the name of the God-Emperor. THE STORYAestred Thurga is the Reliquant at Arms, a holy warrior tasked with defending the relics of the Imperium. While returning the legendary Sword of Saarim to its rightful place upon the necropolis world of Katerah, Aestred is ambushed by a cult of the Plague God that steals the blade for themselves. Horrified at her defeat, she plunges herself and her Adepta Sororitas companions into a brutal battle against the forces of Chaos that overwhelm the planet from within, in order to reclaim both the relic and her honour. But when the billions of heroes laid to rest on Katerah begin to rise from their graves, Aestred must choose whether it is more important to defend the Imperium’s people or protect its history, and is confronted with an awful truth – sometimes, a Sister can fail her mission. Written by Danie Ware.

A Warhammer 40,000 Anthology The Imperium is at war – with xenos, the servants of Chaos, and worse. Warriors, both human and post-human, fight on far-flung battlefields with no end in sight, selling their lives dearly for the sprawling domain of Humanity to hold on for just a moment longer. This collection of short stories and a novella tells just a fraction of their tales. READ IT BECAUSEThis anthology features stories from some of Black Library’s most beloved authors, including Dan Abnett, Guy Haley, and Mike Brooks. The collection is packed with action, featuring fan-favourite characters like Commissar Yarrick and popular factions like the Black Templars, orks, Astra Militarum, and Space Wolves. THE STORIESAncient enemies, powerful foes – where the orks and the Imperium collide, there is only war. The Black Templars stand against destruction, and Astra Militarum soldiers fight for survival on Hive World Armageddon. The orks contend with the costs of their outlandish schemes and bold quests for power. While they delight in their search for the next big fight, the Green Tide is just one of the many perils the Imperium faces in a brutal galaxy. In the darkness, the Ruinous Powers threaten disaster, and an inquisitor must reckon with a dangerous secret of the Space Wolves. Contents:– Ork Hunter (short story) by Dan Abnett– Wulfen (short story) by Chris Wraight– The Glorious Tomb (short story) by Guy Haley– Packin' Heat (short story) by Mike Brooks– Road Rage (short story) by Mike Brooks– Mad Dok (short story) by Nate Crowley– Blood Rite (novella) by Rachel Harrison– It Bleeds (short story) by David Guymer– The Price of Morkai (short story) by Marc Collins– Consecrated Ground (short story) by Steven B Fischer– Hell Fist (short story) by Justin Woolley– Sarcophagus (short story) by David Annandale

A Warhammer 40,000 Novel A mighty warlord of the Blood Axes must face his biggest challenge, and it's not the Black Templars at his doorstep. It's being in the shadow of Ghazghkull Thraka, as his mighty Waaagh! swallows up an empire like it's nothing. READ IT BECAUSEDive deep into orky kulture and see how a new warboss deals with unhappy allies, angry Space Marines, and the demands of Ghazghkull Thraka. THE STORYSlitta da Stabba is a new warboss of the Blood Axes, and his problems are only just beginning. Now he answers to Ghazghkull Mag Uruk Thraka, the mightiest ork in the galaxy, unchallenged warlord of the greatest Waaagh! to ever assail Humanity. Worlds burn in his bootprints, and every boss bows before him. Ghazghkull has set his sights on the Blood Axe world of Gabal for a titanic showdown with the Black Templars, and not all of his boyz are happy about it. Caught between treacherous allies, vengeful crusaders, and the unstoppable momentum of Da Warlord of Warlords himself, Slitta must decide what side he’s on, and fast. Written by Denny Flowers.