A Warhammer 40,000 Novel Cypher has slipped his bonds on Holy Terra itself. Hunted by some of the most powerful forces the Imperium can muster, can he complete his mission before he’s apprehended? READ IT BECAUSE Cypher is one of the most mysterious figures in the galaxy, and this novel sheds light on his motivations and thoughts. Be careful, though – this tale is told from Cypher’s point of view, so not everything may be what it seems. THE STORY As the Great Rift unfolds in the night sky above Terra and daemons walk upon the birth world of humanity, the Primarch Roboute Guilliman returns, heralding a dark new age. During the breaking storm, Cypher and his band of Fallen escape from the most secure prison in the Imperium. Now loose in the Imperial Palace, they are hunted by warriors of the Dark Angels, forces of the Adeptus Custodes, and Imperial Assassins. But what are Cypher’s intentions? Can anything or anyone be trusted? Told from Cypher’s unreliable point of view, this tale of truth, lies and secrets sees one of the Imperium’s most mysterious figures make war at its very heart. But what are the true motivations of the Lord of the Fallen? Written by John French.

A Warhammer 40,000 Novel Across the warp storms of the Great Rift, a distress beacon calls for aid. The Rock is listening, for the Dark Angels have only their oaths to remind them of who they are. READ IT BECAUSE See what happens when the Dark Angels encounter a planet that might have even more secrets than they do! Can Master Lazarus cope with discovering what it really means to be defined by your oaths? THE STORY Supreme Grand Master Azrael summons Lazarus and his Fifth Company to honour an old debt on the Knight world of Reis – a planet upon which the warp has set its hungry gaze. But Lazarus is not so sure Reis wants to be saved – its Knights are long lost, its governance is dogged by political strife, and internecine conflict hampers the world’s defence against an ancient evil. ­An evil which, like Lazarus himself, refuses to die. Written by Gary Kloster.

An Orks Novel Ufthak Blackhawk reckons he’s in for it. Da Meklord has summoned him, and the Gargantsmasha just knows his boss wants to kick his teef in and be done with it. READ IT BECAUSE Ufthak Blackhawk faces the Drukhari in the teeming flesh pits of their dark city of Commorragh as he finds himself challenged to gladiatorial combat against the masters of pain. THE STORY Out of options, Ufthak leads his Waaagh! through the mysterious webway, to a place where kunnin’, sneakin’, and thinkin’ are the name of the game. A place with little truck for muscle and brawn – Commorragh, the Dark City. Here, where kabals and haemonculus covens pump psychic viscera into the warp, Ufthak is thrown into gladiatorial combat and soon finds himself up against an archon who will stop at nothing to prove she deserves to rule the Dark City – even if it means bringing Commorragh down around her. But the Drukhari are about to discover that while orks may be simple, very little about them is ever straightforward. Written by Mike Brooks.

Book 1 in the Blood Angels Series On the world of Cybele, the Adeptus Astartes of the Blood Angels Chapter are fighting a losing battle against the forces of Chaos. Yet they are suddenly joined by a great relief force, one apparently led by the reincarnation of Sanguinius himself. READ IT BECAUSE During bitter fighting against the forces of Chaos, a member of the Blood Angels is declared to be the reincarnation of their beloved primarch! Can it really be true, and how will the Blood Angels deal with the schism such claims cause while continuing their battle against the traitors? THE STORY On the remote world of Cybele, the Adeptus Astartes of the Blood Angels Chapter are fighting a losing battle against the forces of Chaos. Yet as Battle-brother Arkio leads a counter-attack that has the enemy reeling, there is sudden talk that this is a holy sign. Does the spirit of Sanguinius indeed bless Arkio, or is the turmoil for the Blood Angels just beginning? Written by James Swallow. This 20th anniversary edition of the classic novel includes internal artwork, a deluxe foiled cover, and an introduction by the author.

Key Features A novel about da bestest of da orks!Read the full story of Ghazghkull Thraka, as told by his faithful banner bearer MakariWritten by Nate CrowleyAn Orks Novel Ghazghkull Thraka, the Beast of Armageddon, is one of the greatest threats to the Imperium. For the first time, read his full story… as told to the Inquisition by his faithful banner bearer Makari.   READ IT BECAUSE For the first time, get a grot's-eye view of the inexorable rise of the greatest ork warboss since the Great Beast, in a novel packed with all the action and dark humour you'd expect from an ork tale.   THE STORY Of the billions of greenskins who swarm the galaxy, the name of one strikes fear into the hearts of human and xenos alike – Ghazghkull Mag Uruk Thraka. The Warlord of Warlords. The Beast of Armageddon. The Prophet of the Waaagh! With his tusks, fists, and power claw, he does the holy work of Gork and Mork – and soon all worlds will burn in his bootprints. Mystery shrouds the origins of such a beast. Rumours abound that the mighty warlord was once just like any other ork – but if that is the case, how did he rise from a lowly lad to the biggest of bosses? Many have lost their minds trying to unravel the secrets behind his rise, and Lord Inquisitor Tytonida Falx is no different. She has headed into the murky depths of heresy to find the answer – but this time, something is different. This time, she has something the others did not. She has custody of the one creature in the universe who claims to know the truth of it all – Ghazghkull’s banner bearer: Makari the Grot. Written by Nate Crowley