A Warhammer 40,000 Novel Hell has come to Hydra Cordatus. A massive force of terrifying Iron Warriors has invaded the planet and laid siege to its mighty Imperial citadel. Can the defenders hold out? And just what do these ancient traitors want with such a seemingly insignificant world? READ IT BECAUSE It's a true Black Library classic! This is one of the first novels to make the bad guys the heroes, and it introduces the mighty Warsmith Honsou, who would go on to plague the galaxy (and especially the Ultramarines) across many novels. This time, the Iron Warriors are pitted against their oldest foes, the Imperial Fists, which is always a guarantee of quality action. THE STORY On the nightmare battlefields of the far future, few foes spark more fear and dread than the Chaos Space Marines. Nurturing a millennia-old hatred, they attack without mercy, spreading terror and destruction in their wake. Now hell has come to Hydra Cordatus, for a massive force of terrifying Iron Warriors, the brutal assault masters of Chaos, have invaded the planet and laid siege to its mighty Imperial citadel. But what prize could be worth so much savage bloodshed and destruction – and how long can the defenders hold out? To celebrate the 21st anniversary of its release, Storm of Iron is being re-released in hardback with a suitably impressive new cover. Written by Graham McNeill.

Key Features This omnibus collects together the Word bearers Trilogy with the short story Torment Enter the twisted minds of daemon-worshipping Legionaries as they fight the long war to topple the Imperium Written by Anthony Reynolds A Chaos Space Marines Omnibus Following the fanatical exploits of First Acolyte Marduk and the 34th Host, this omnibus edition collects all three Word Bearers series novels and an additional short story. READ IT BECAUSE Delve into the daemon-worshipping mania of the Word Bearers as they battle the forces of the False Emperor and see their perspective on the Imperium as they try to tear it down. THE STORY The Word Bearers are among the most feared and reviled of all Chaos Space Marines. Fierce warriors with a fanatical religious zeal, they blaze across the galaxy in the service of their Dark Gods. Worlds will burn, and entire civilisations will fall before the fury of the XVII Legion. In the dark days of the 41st Millennium, First Acolyte Marduk leads his fanatical warband, the 34th Host, in service to the Ruinous Powers, with but a single goal – to tear down the Imperium of Man. CONTENTS TormentDark ApostleDark DiscipleDark Creed Written by Anthony Reynolds.

A Warhammer 40,000 Novel A decorated Lieutenant of the Ultramarines recognises the signs of an imminent Tyranid attack and launches a desperate counter-offensive to save Regium, a proud Imperial world. READ IT BECAUSE The Imperium fights for its very existence against a threat unlike any other in the galaxy – a Tyranid invasion whose size dwarfs any yet experienced. THE STORY 'The dream.... it is a portent... of the end.' The fortress world of Regium has a proud history – for millennia, it has endured when others have fallen to ruin and damnation, standing defiant in defence of the Imperium of Man. But now it is shaken. Parasitic plagues run rampant, and Regium's citizens are haunted by dreams of horrific monsters feasting upon their flesh and marrow. Lieutenant Castamon of the Ultramarines recognises these signs of an impending Tyranid invasion all too well. Rallying his warriors, the battle-hardened veteran launches a strike force to slaughter the xenos in the outer system before it can reach Regium. But as this new tendril of Hive Fleet Leviathan proves unpredictable and deadly, Castamon and the First Company must harness all their skill, might, and zeal, or face utter annihilation. Written by Darius Hinks.

A Warhammer 40,000 Novella The Red Gobbo is beloved by gretchin everywhere - a symbol of revolution, freedom and, at the very least, an afternoon off work. Orks, on the other hand, think the Red Gobbo is rubbish. READ IT BECAUSE Follow a painboy as he tries to cheer up a bunch of gretchin. How far will he go in his quest, and is the Red Gobbo really the answer he's looking for? THE STORY When the bitter cold of a nuclear winter bites at a Blood Axe encampment and the grots fall into a terrifyingly compliant depression, painboy Stimma is forced to try the unthinkable. With no Red Gobbo around to stir the grots from their malaise, he must make one, using science, cunning and acts of incredible violence. As Stimma hunts for knowledge, accompanied by the orderly grot Goggulz, he unravels the mystery of the Red Gobbo, delves into the bizarre world of ork revolushunaries, and unpacks visions that hint at the origins of grotkind. And soon, Stimma discovers the Red Gobbo is no mere grot - and much more than he bargained for. Written by Rhuairidh James.

Key Features This omnibus collects together the Word bearers Trilogy with the short story Torment Enter the twisted minds of daemon-worshipping Legionaries as they fight the long war to topple the Imperium Written by Anthony Reynolds A Chaos Space Marines Omnibus Following the fanatical exploits of First Acolyte Marduk and the 34th Host, this omnibus edition collects all three Word Bearers series novels and an additional short story. READ IT BECAUSE Delve into the daemon-worshipping mania of the Word Bearers as they battle the forces of the False Emperor and see their perspective on the Imperium as they try to tear it down. THE STORY The Word Bearers are among the most feared and reviled of all Chaos Space Marines. Fierce warriors with a fanatical religious zeal, they blaze across the galaxy in the service of their Dark Gods. Worlds will burn, and entire civilisations will fall before the fury of the XVII Legion. In the dark days of the 41st Millennium, First Acolyte Marduk leads his fanatical warband, the 34th Host, in service to the Ruinous Powers, with but a single goal – to tear down the Imperium of Man. CONTENTS TormentDark ApostleDark DiscipleDark Creed Written by Anthony Reynolds.

Key Features This is the account of the final war for Cadia, depicting loss and tragedy on a galactic scale Experience some of the key events in the Warhammer 40,000 universe Written by Robert Rath An Astra Militarum Novel Cadia. This proud world stood defiant for centuries – a bulwark against the forces of Chaos residing in the Eye of Terror. All of this would change when it was targeted for destruction by Abaddon the Despoiler as part of his Thirteenth Black Crusade. READ IT BECAUSE The Fall of Cadia is a touchstone moment of the Warhammer 40,000 timeline. This incredible battle led to the opening of the Great Rift and ushered in a grim new era in which even greater threats assailed the Imperium. THE STORY Cadia licks its wounds in the wake of the Thirteenth Black Crusade. The heretic forces retreat on all fronts. The day is won. But Lord Castellan Creed cannot rest easy. Something tells him the assault was a mere prelude to something greater, something more final. He is right. Out of the Eye of Terror comes Abaddon the Despoiler, at the head of a warhost unmatched in scale since the dread days of the Horus Heresy. In the face of the looming apocalypse, Creed must weld the champions of Cadia into a bulwark capable of withstanding Abaddon’s fury. And in orbit, the Despoiler himself finds his own alliance teetering on a knife edge… This is a tale told at epic scale, from the tables of high command to the slaughter of the pylon fields, and with a huge cast of characters from self-styled demigods to the rank-and-file foot soldiers of the Imperium. This is the story of Abaddon’s greatest conquest. This is Cadia’s last stand. Written by Robert Rath.

Key Features Angron, Daemon Primarch of the World Eaters, is roused to raise a burning beacon at the head of a vast fleet Only the Grey Knights stand a chance of stopping this inexorable strike-force A Warhammer 40,000 novel by David Guymer A Warhammer 40,000 Novel Angron is roused to war once again, unleashed upon a weakened and vulnerable galaxy. Can it withstand his boundless rage? READ IT BECAUSE David Guymer brings Angron back into the 41st Millennium with a furious roar as he calls his scattered Legion back to his side and embarks on an epic conquest. THE STORY In the darkness of Imperium Nihilus, across half a million worlds cut off from the dim light of Holy Terra, a beacon is lit. The Red Angel returns to an unsteady galaxy, and his scattered sons heed the call to slaughter. Aboard the World Eaters’ flagship, Kossolax the Foresworn, self-appointed lord regent of the XII, fights to keep the old dreams of the Legion alive but finds the return of his hated father both an opportunity and a threat to the warriors’ fragile unity. Marooned on a worthless moon with a rag-tag band of traitors as despicable as himself, Ortan Leidis of the Angels of the Grail dares to dream of something greater. Half a galaxy away, Graucis Telomane of the Grey Knights has been readying himself for this day, and plans six centuries in the making are finally set in motion – plans that will see the eradication of the Emperor’s greatest mistake once and for all...

Key Features The reinforced Flesh Tearers return to their homeworld after saving Baal Discover what awaits them on Cretacia Written by Chris Forrester A Flesh Tearers Novel Having secured Baal, the Flesh Tearers receive timely reinforcements from the Indomitus Crusade. In that moment of hope, however, they realise they've not heard from their now isolated homeworld of Cretacia in far too long… READ IT BECAUSE The Flesh Tearers are Sanguinius' wrath writ in flesh and blood. Spared extinction thanks to reinforcements from the Indomitus Crusade, they are the vanguard of the Angelic Host, securing Baal and its neighbouring worlds for the Great Angels and the Imperium. Yet in fulfilling their oath to Lord Dante, they have isolated themselves from their homeworld, Cretacia – and there has been no word from the garrison left behind to hold it. THE STORY Ordered by Gabriel Seth to secure Cretacia, Chaplain Dumah and Apothecary Barachial set course for the Flesh Tearers' homeworld. But when they finally lay eyes on it once more, will they find a garrison standing firm or a desolate wasteland scoured by their enemies? The Space Marines must walk in the footsteps of their chapter's mythic founder, and along the way, they will learn what it means to embrace the Wrath of the Lost – or die trying. Written by Chris Forrester.

Key Features Two of the greatest minds in the 41st Millennium collide A brand-new Warhammer 40,000 novel starring Fabius Bile and Belisarius Cawl Written by Guy Haley A Warhammer 40,000 Novel Archmagos Belisarius Cawl invites representatives from across the Imperium, hoping to secure their assistance in unlocking the secrets of the pylon network. Among the attendees, however, is an uninvited guest who may possess the only mind in the galaxy greater than that of the fabled Archmagos… READ IT BECAUSE The showdown of two much-loved characters finally occurs – Fabius Bile vs Belisarius Cawl. Each is a genius in their own right, and both are willing to do things most others won't to achieve their goals. Which of these two megaminds will come out victorious? THE STORY In the hope of taming the Great Rift that divides the galaxy in two, Archmagos Belisarius Cawl invites representatives from across the Imperium to the artificial world of Pontus Avernes. Confident he can convince them of his genius, he must secure their assistance in unlocking the secrets of the pylon network – significant structures built by an ancient race that he believes can stave off the pull of the warp. But among the attendees is an uninvited guest: Fabius Bile himself. The Pater Mutatis needs no validation of his genius and has his own agendas, the pursuit of which will bring about an epic confrontation of the galaxy’s greatest scientific minds – and from which only one can emerge victorious. Written by Guy Haley.

Key Features Ursula Creed contends with her father’s legacy The Cadians return to their ruined home on a crucial mission Written by Jude Reid An Astra Militarum Novel Ursula Creed, Lord Castellan of the legendary Cadian armies, returns to the remains of their home world on a mission of the utmost importance. READ IT BECAUSE Follow the daughter of legendary commander Usarker Creed back to the scene of a galactic crime, and see how she deals with her father's legacy and the pressure that the name 'Creed' brings. THE STORY What does it mean to be Cadian after the Fall? Ursula Creed has come to terms with the loss of her home world. For decades she has built a glittering career in the furthest reaches of the Imperium, far from her legendary father’s shadow. But when unexpected orders arrive from the Avenging Son himself, Roboute Guilliman, the new Lord Castellan realises that the past may not be ready to let her go. Dispatched to the shattered remains of Cadia in search of Ursarkar E. Creed’s final battle plans, Ursula finds the planet a hellscape full of deadly secrets. What horrors claim Cadia’s corpse as their domain? What became of those left behind? What orders did Creed leave for Cadia when all was lost? And, most troubling of all, how can she succeed where her illustrious father has already failed? Written by Jude Reid.

Key Features A Ciaphas Cain short story collection 13 short stories and one novella focusing on a true(ish) Hero of the Imperium Written by Sandy Mitchell A Ciaphas Cain Anthology This book brings together 13 uproarious short stories and one novella, focused on Ciaphas Cain, Hero of the Imperium. His stories are celebrated as heroic propaganda pieces, but he’s simply trying to stay alive in a hostile galaxy. READ IT BECAUSE Ciaphas Cain doesn’t mean to be a hero – he just can’t seem to help it. While trying to escape certain death, he somehow achieves unlikely victory after victory in the wildest and most dangerous warzones of the galaxy, to hilarious effect. THE STORY Ciaphas Cain is a true hero. Brave, stalwart, uncompromising, a cool head under fire… or is he? His legend has spread far and wide, but only Cain himself knows the truth behind his long and storied career. Until now. Inquisitor Amberley Vail once more delves into the Cain archive to present a selection of the man’s greatest and strangest exploits. From Cain and the Valhallan 597th hunting down the source of a warp-tainted infection that threatens to overwhelm the world of Lentonia with a starving horde of undead, to his early years with the Valhallan 12th Field Artillery fending off a tyranid invasion on a barren mining world, to the mysterious death of a fellow commissar that sees Cain’s life at risk (once again) as the killer’s attention turns to him… CONTENTS This anthology contains the novella Old Soldiers Never Die and the following short stories: - Fight or Flight- The Beguiling- Echoes of the Tomb- Sector Thirteen- Traitor's Gambit- A Mug of Recaff- The Smallest Detail- The Little Things- Last Night at the Resplendent- The Bigger They Are- The Only Good Ork- Three Questions- Rotten to the Core Written by Sandy Mitchell.

Key Features Book 11 in the Ciaphas Cain series When a forge world stops producing, the Imperium sends in one of its greatest heroes to investigate - much to his irritation Written by Sandy Mitchell Book 11 in the Ciaphas Cain Series Ciaphas Cain is nearing retirement, but of course his fate leads him into a twisted web of deception, corruption, and an unfortunate amount of mortal peril. This time, it’s the Adeptus Mechanicus throwing spanners into his future plans of heroic rest and relaxation. READ IT BECAUSE The darkly hilarious saga of a reluctant hero continues – packed with all the action, wit, and hijinks you’ve come to expect from Ciaphas and his comrades. THE STORY When the flow of desperately needed weapons for the Astra Militarum slows to nothing from a newly founded forge world, there’s only one man able and (un)willing to investigate… Ciaphas Cain, Hero of the Imperium. With Cain’s desperately sought-after retirement on the line, the Imperium’s most reluctant commissar must navigate insidious assassination attempts against his person, legions of mutinous skitarii, heresy within the upper echelons of the Adeptus Mechanicus itself… and a hidden foe, pulling the strings, with an agenda that could threaten the future of Imperial rule in the Damocles Gulf. Written by Sandy Mitchell.

Key Features An Adeptus Astartes collection Three novels showing the power of the Primaris Space Marines in battles across the Imperium Written by Andy Clark, Josh Reynolds, and Ian St. Martin An Astra Militarum Novel An elite squad of Cadian Kasrkin are tasked with a critical mission behind enemy lines. They must rescue their general in xenos-held territory before his dangerous knowledge falls into enemy hands. But not all is as it seems... READ IT BECAUSE See the legendary elite soldiers of Cadia in action as they take on a mission so dangerous it could only be trusted to troops with their training and equipment. THE STORY When the perfidious t’au bring down a valkyrie containing an Astra Militarum general on the besieged Imperial world of Dasht i-Kevar, all could be lost – what the general knows could break the war effort, and see the planet fall under the control of the vile xenos. Only the Kasrkin stand a chance at bringing him back. They are the elite of the elite, but the enemy that Captain Bharath Obeysekera and his squad are called upon to fight is unlike any they have faced before – the desert itself, endless and implacable. With sandstorms cutting them off from support, Obeysekera has only his soldiers to rely on. As the Kasrkin journey deeper into the wastes, they begin to realise they’re not the only hunters searching for the missing general, and that their war has caught the attention of something ancient lurking beneath the desert sands… Written by Edoardo Albert

Key Features An Astra Militarum novel A decorated sniper wrestles with the responsibility of command in a complex warzone 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.

Key Features A Minka Lesk novel Can the Cadian 101st uncover the fate of the missing Cadian 8th? Written by Justin D Hill A Minka Lesk Novel As Cadia burned, one young recruit rose to prominence. Now a respected captain, Minka Lesk and her Cadian 101st are on a mission to track down the missing 8th Regiment on a nightmarish war-wracked planet. READ IT BECAUSE The next chapter in Minka Lesk's saga after her battles in Traitor Rock shows us both the horror and glory of the Cadian legacy in a violent galaxy. THE STORY The forces of Cadia struggle ever onward, desperate to avenge the destruction of their home world and prove that even in the wake of profound loss, they remain the exemplars of the Astra Militarum. When Minka Lesk and the Cadian 101st discover a relic of the missing Cadian 8th – thought lost in the planet’s defence – they see an opportunity to right a past wrong, and follow the trail to Telken’s Rest, a world at the core of the Chaos warlord Drakul-zar’s collapsing regime. But the Imperium are not the only force to pounce upon the carcass of Telken’s Rest, and Minka soon discovers that there are dark secrets hidden amidst the icy sprawl of hab blocks and manufactoria. As the past comes back to haunt them, the Cadian 101st face a choice – will they stand firm and do what needs to be done, or will the spectre of what they have lost lead them astray?

Key Features A Minka Lesk omnibus Track the improbable rise of Minka Lesk through three novels and two short stories Written by Justin D Hill A Minka Lesk Omnibus Minka Lesk began her career as a young Whiteshield, before earning her place as a Cadian officer. Follow her career through gruelling battles across the galaxy. READ IT BECAUSE Minka Lesk was there when Cadia fell – she remains as Cadia Stands, a testament to the indomitable will of the most celebrated uniform in the Astra Militarum. Watch her rise through the ranks as her story unfolds. THE STORY Cadia has stood in grim defiance against the enemies of the Imperium for ten thousand years, an indomitable bulwark against the forces of Chaos… but now, the Thirteenth Black Crusade has come, and there will be no victory. Here, Minka Lesk will be tested in the very fires of a world's destruction. Join Minka as she grows from a young Whiteshield struggling to survive in the ruins of the kasr she called home, to a sergeant haunted by loss, fighting to excise the rot at the heart of an Ecclesiarchy world, to a lieutenant who will do anything to break the stalemate in the grinding mire that is the Siege of Crannog Mons. She will battle on, bloodied but unbroken, for the honour of Cadia itself. This omnibus contains three novels, and two short stories, all written by Justin D Hill. CONTENTS– Cadia Stands (novel)– The Place of Pain and Healing (short story)– The Battle of Markgraaf Hive (short story)– Cadian Honour (novel)– Traitor Rock (novel)

Key Features An Alpha Legion novel Faced with a resurgent Imperium, one ambitious warlord seeks to reunite the Alpha Legion as a new Harrowmaster Written by Mike Brooks An Alpha Legion Novel The leader of an Alpha Legion warband continues the Long War against the Imperium of Mankind, while harbouring the ambition to become the Harrowmaster and unite his Legion. READ IT BECAUSE See the Alpha Legion in the wake of the Great Rift, as they face the power of the Primaris Space Marines of the Indomitus Crusade. THE STORY The Alpha Legion are devious beyond measure, but deceit is a double-edged sword. As the Indomitus Crusade pushes into the far reaches of the Ultima Segmentum, the warband known as the Serpent's Teeth encounter the fearsome Primaris Marines, and the Alpha Legion is faced with a choice – fade into the shadows, or adapt and strike back. Solomon Akurra, leader of the Teeth, intends to claim the title of Harrowmaster and bind together the feuding heads of the hydra that make up his Legion. His allies are disparate and unproven, and his enemies march with the might of the Imperium at their back. Much is not as it seems, and the odds are stacked against the sons of Alpharius… but Solomon is armed with a weapon the Imperium cannot ignore – the truth. Written by Mike Brooks

Key Features An Astor Sabbathiel novel Inquisitor Astor Sabbathiel is back from the dead, and must prove herself anew Written by George Mann An Astor Sabbathiel Novel After being thought dead for nearly a hundred years, Sabbathiel returns. Now, facing mistrust wherever she turns, she must prove her worth once more. READ IT BECAUSE A powerful Inquisitor returns from the brink of death to a world that she barely recognises, full of people that do not trust her – and facing a terrifying future that only she can prevent. THE STORY Inquisitor Astor Sabbathiel has a problem: she’s been dead for nearly a hundred years, or so everyone believes... The last thing she remembers is being shot at point-blank range just as a roiling warp storm engulfed the Calaphrax Cluster. Now, she finds herself awakening on a distant Ecclesiarchy stronghold and indebted to a magos called Metik, who has brought her back from the brink of death. Shortly after her resurrection, Sabbathiel is called to an audience on the planet Hulth by a high-ranking inquisitor of the Ordo Hereticus, Heldren, who informs her that after being lost for so long, the members of her former conclave no longer trust her. Forced to undertake a mission to prove herself worthy and true, Sabbathiel soon discovers a secret agenda beginning to unfold – one that contains a burgeoning threat to the Imperium that only she can avert. Trying to assemble the fragments of the past to make sense of the mysteries of the present, Sabbathiel will need to act fast and decide who to trust quickly, or else risk the fate of the future. Written by George Mann

Key Features Book 6 in the Dawn of Fire series The Black Templars and Sisters of Battle hold a shrine world against the Death Guard Written by Marc Collins Dawn of Fire Book 6 The zealous Black Templars and the Order of Our Martyred Lady hold a shrine world against the Death Guard – a guttering light in the darkness. READ IT BECAUSE Marc Collins shows us how desperate the fight can get in the swirl of the Indomitus Crusade. Every world defended is worthy of celebration, no matter the cost. THE STORY The Indomitus Crusade burns across the stars, while new threats emerge to challenge the Imperium's resurgence. As the Kingdom of Iron is secured and the Primarch Reborn's thoughts turn to future salients, the Arch-enemy strikes back against the Indomitus Crusade's forces. The shrine worlds of the Golden Chain are all but broken, and only Velua remains defiant. Canoness Irinya of the Order of Our Martyred Lady and Champion Gaheris of the Black Templars hold the line, fighting against the plague-ridden cultists reducing the planet to anarchy. While the war rages on and the true enemy makes itself known, the fate of Velua and the wider crusade may rest upon the shoulders of another of the Imperial Regent's agents: the disgraced Rogue Trader Katla Helvintr. Heroes rise and worlds fall, and only the light of faith will guide the warriors of the Imperium to their destiny. Written by Marc Collins.

Key Features A collection of Blood Angels novels and short stories by Guy Haley Follow Commander Dante and his crimson-clad warriors as they battle the Tyranids Discover if the Sons of Sanguinius can overcome their terrible thirst in order to fight on A Blood Angels Omnibus Discover the secrets of the Black Rage in this definitive collection of Blood Angels stories by lauded Black Library author Guy Haley. READ IT BECAUSE The Blood Angels are noble warrior heroes who descend into battle on wings of flame. They have loyally served the God-Emperor for 10,000 years, and have carved out a legacy of victories that stretches across the galaxy. THE STORY Baal is besieged. The tendrils of Hive Fleet Leviathan have reached the home system for the Sons of Sanguinius, and Commander Dante, calling upon the Ninth Legion's successor Chapters, is the only thing stopping the Great Devourer from consuming the Blood Angels’ home world. But in order to overcome the insidious xenos, Dante and his Blood Angels must also face an enemy within – The Flaw, a curse in their veins that they must counter if they are to reach their former glory. Can Dante defend Imperium Nihilus from enemies far greater than the Tyranid swarms that once threatened their home world? Or are the sons of Sanguinius doomed to succumb to the darkness in their blood? CONTAINS: Three novels:- Dante- The Devastation of Baal- Darkness in The Blood Two short stories:- Astorath: Angel of Mercy- Redeemer Written by Guy Haley.