The alpha legion, known as the ghost legion during the early great crusade 37, was the xx legion of the original twenty space marine legions. The horus heresy is a cornerstone even in a fictional universe that provides the background story for the warhammer 40,000. For the horus heresy, he is the author of horus rising, legion, the unremembered empire, know no fear and prospero burns, the last two of which were both new york times bestsellers. Also, chris wraights acclaimed novella brotherhood of. Its outbreak marked the end of the emperor of mankinds great crusade to reunite the scattered colony worlds of humanity under a single government and the beginning of the current age of the imperium. Full horus heresy series timeline interactive chart. In the decade or so its been around it has become a huge collection of stories, with a whole. Crimson king will explain how magnus went from being a spectator to actively fighting for horus and going to terra alongside the other traitors. The only daunting thing about the horus heresy books and the warhammer universe in general is the vast number of books the black library has produced theres 29 books already in the horus series set. They turned against the emperor during the horus heresy, becoming chaos space marines.
Another novel is coming up about the dark angels again. 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. White scars most of my work in the horus heresy series. Im a big fan of the horus heresy series of novels, set in or rather, before the warhammer 40,000 universe. This what im talking about the experienced timeline list, where it is pretty much chronological with the events over time but adds a little drop of experience into the mix by inserting a few choice reads outside of their usual order so that you can appreciate the references and dont end up reading a book further down the line that totally explains a previous book you didnt quite get how. When youve done this, youve covered the first two major events of the heresy. This is the fourth book of the siege of terra series wrote by dan. May 12, 2018 book 49 in the horus heresy series, wolfsbane is a prettymuchdirect sequel to vengeful spirit and wolf king, and also a leadin to weregeld from the corax anthology. Of course, each of the series has a chronological order which is not always the order suggested by the numbering of the books see the hh for instance. Horus heresy book and audio book series events facebook. The following is a complete list of audio books audio versions of printed media and original audio dramas produced by the black library. Ive written this blog post in direct response to a question asked by neil peckett on twitter.
Entries are split into warhammer 40k and the horus heresy series. The first book came out in 2006, and the black library have been pumping them out ever since. However i think this is largely the most sensible reading order if you want a chronological sequence of events. A warrior of fenris would never willingly abandon his oaths, but with horus. For the first time, get seven classic audio dramas from the horus heresy in one fantastic collection including a brandnew audio drama edition of dan abnetts short story little horus. The horus heresy is a collection of novels, novellas, short stories, audio dramas, game. A shortlist of essential horus heresy reading the bad dice. The horus heresy series tells the story leading up to this treachery and follows the rebellion as it flares across the galaxy, sparking mass uprising, epic battles between the loyal follows of the. Feb 07, 2016 this inferno is heating up check out the latest from the horus heresy weekender. These could be the destructions of the two unknown legions at the hands of the wolves.
I have read every horus heresy novel, novella and short story, and listened to every audio cd. The last church short story included in the anthology tales of heresy 2. Horus heresy book and audio book series posts facebook. Fulgrim, primarch of the emperors children, leads his warriors into battle against a vile alien foe, unaware of the darker forces that have already set their sights upon the imperium of man. The war is described as a major contributing factor to the. This book summary contains massive spoilers, avoid if you dont want to be spoiled. If you dont know where to start with horus heresy audio, this curated collection is the perfect beginning and if you just want to reexperience these. Nov 05, 2019 the horus heresy is probably the most explored and written about time period in the warhammer 40,000 overall narrative. Slaves to darkness the horus heresy by john french. Ancient history encyclopedia receives a small commission for each book sold through our affiliate partners. Malcador recruited twelve dudes, four were lords or administrators and they formed the inquisition, and 8 were space marines including gavriel loken, nathaniel garro, and. Read the first five in the order that they were released in. One question that im frequently asked is how someone new to the series can catch up on all the events.
The horus heresy was a galaxyspanning civil war that consumed the worlds of mankind for 9 terran years. Reports from malcador the sigillites agents suggest that horus is utterly changed, and infused with a diabolical power so great that no man can stand against him. First lord of the imperium is the second audio drama for the horus heresy primarchs series. Due to the number of books now available, its completely understandable that some people may require a book reading list to ensure that they read them in the correct order. Horus heresy book and audio book order forum dakkadakka. Some small groups reported fighting on both sides of the loyalisttraitor. A fantastic opportunity to pick up the warhammer 40,000 horus rising audio book, written by dan abnett and read by martyn ellis. Here we go again, book 17 of the horus heresy thread. Reports are in that it is indeed the primarch of the space wolves.
He also scripted macragges honour, the first horus heresy graphic novel, as well as numerous black library audio dramas. But horus lies wounded, and, as the greatest battle the galaxy has ever know looms, it is up to maloghurst to hold his fractious legion together and to wrench horus himself from the edge of. Yet, in the current timeline of the warhammer 40k lore he is reviled as horus the archbetrayer. Book two massacre is the second book released as part of forge worlds horus heresy series of campaign and army books that takes place during the horus heresy. It would have been hard to predict that, back in 2006 when this was first published.
The last church short story included in the anthology tales of heresy. Ive been reading these as they come out for the most part, and ive got to say that while im thoroughly enjoying the series im finding it harder and. The horus heresy is an ongoing series of science fantasy set in the fictional warhammer. Prepare for the next installment of the horus heresy. I use the word thread because thats about all thats left now that the plot has been drawn out like overstretched chewing gum. Loyalties are tested and every murderous whim indulged as the emperors children take their first steps down the road. Warhammer 40k audio unforgiven by graham mcneill duration. Horus heresy books in what seems like chronological order. Master of mankind will move the timeline even forward and explain a lot on the emperor and the webway war. The webs source of information for ancient history. The first three novels in the horus heresy are an opening book trilogy.
Below are the notes ive taken on the timeline of the horus heresy series, all taken during a reread. For example, the events of horus rising the first book occur at the midway point of a thousand sons the twelfth book while iirc the events of the third book are actually set after a thousand sons. The horus heresy is the greatest war the galaxy has ever known. Based upon a couple of book recommendations i had made to neil, he asked me what my top 5 horus heresy books are. Dark compliance is the fortythird audio drama for the horus heresy series that was not originally released as part of an anthology or other release. Garro type anthology series the horus heresy author james swallow publisher the black library binding hardback released february 2017 pages tbd isbn 10 1784965642 isbn 9781784965648 preceded by master of mankind followed by shattered legions weapon of fate. In that sense you really dont have to be afraid that youre messing up the main arc or that youll be missing things. 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. Reports from malcador the sigillites agents suggest that horus is utterly. It is a relatively short but devastating galaxyspanning civil war that engulfs the nascent galactic empire of the imperium of man early in the 31st millennium of the universe timeline. What order should i read the horus heresy novels in. The entirety of the theoreticus heresy series in one video. It is a devastating galaxyspanning civil war that engulfs the nascent galactic empire of the imperium of man early in the 31st millennium of the universe timeline.
I take the view that the majority of the heresy series is essential, with a select few that can be missed out. Eisenhorn by dan abnett horus rising by dan abnett a thousand sons by. The vlka fenryka have returned to terra, but are champing at the bit to take the fight to horus. 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 horus heresy is only a coherent story in really broad strokes and the novels do a really good job at painting the context of their stories. Dark compliance was first released as an audio drama in july 2017 official synopsis. Shadows of treachery anthology warhammer 40k lexicanum. The horus heresy is a series of novels, anthologies and audiobooks based on the historic events known as the great crusade and the horus heresy, about 10,000 standard years before the present 41st millennium. Now ive emerged from this haemic virulent bloodbath, im glad and more than a little surprised to report. The book contains rules and special characters for the pre heresy. Under the command of the newly appointed warmaster horus, the great crusade continues. My attempt to create a comprehensive, chronological, and. Horus rising, false gods, galaxy in flames, flight of the eisenstein, fulgrim.
Before answering this, ill set a single ground rule. Just pointing out the list shown in the wiki article is the order of publication, not the order of eventschronological order. Black library, forge world, citadel, white dwarf, the horus heresy, the horus heresy. From the galaxy in flames audiobook read by toby longworth. Its an epic tale of honour, loyalty and betrayal, and even though we know how it ends, there are still plenty of. Books tagline garro is the fortysecond volume in the horus heresy.
Horus heresy books 110 chat with the outer circle duration. We all love to talk about guillimans actions during horus heresy. The horus heresy black library recommended reading order. Horus heresy timeline notes potential spoilers tymells. Recommended by numerous educational institutions recommend us, including oxford university, michigan state university, and university of minnesota. Black library the horus heresy series black librarys horus heresy series is getting longer by the month, with novels, novellas, short stories and audio dramas all available. The book deals with the of the drop site massacre of istvaan v.
This horus heresy anthology contains 18 short stories by authors such as graham mcneill, aaron dembskibowden, nick kyme and many more. The horus heresy books are some of my absolute favourite warhammer literature. Galaxy in flames is owned by blacklibrary publishing. The book states that the initial compliance of signus was in 933, 1 decade after the humbling of the word bearers at monarchia. The horus heresy audiobooks showing 1 40 of 125 next show all.
From time to time i head that great crusade lasted about 200 years. A timeline in the horus heresy book two massacre lists two events as, with the space wolves legion listed as taking part, in 965 and 969. First lord of the imperium was released as an mp3 format as part of the black librarys 2017 advent calendar, on day 14 official synopsis. Black library the horus heresy series track of words. Legions, horus condition report, and many more programs. Destroyed by the war hounds with cyclonic torpedoes in 824. The horus heresy is the single most important piece of backstory in the warhammer 40,000 universe, covering the great crusade led by the emperor of mankind to reunite earth with its lost colonies, the genetically engineered supermen who are the primarchs and the first space marines, and primarch horus s promotion to the position of warmaster.
The outcast dead by graham mcneill, the black library a. Included is just about every novel, novella, short story, and audio drama. It spans a roughly seven year period, yet there are over fifty black library novels, countless audiodramas, short stories and eight large campaign books written about it and that is just the core fluff. In the decade or so its been around it has become a huge collection of stories, with a whole host of plot threads, characters and events to follow. At the time of writing, the horus heresy series is approaching its 50th book. Horus rising is a strong novel, written by one of the black librarys best authors, and the standard is high. The first heretic is one of the finest books black library has to offer, and is also conveniently one of the first books in the chronology of the horus heresy. Penned by several authors, the series takes place during the horus heresy. More than that, horus heresy novels are describing time from ullanor where sons of horus got their new name to isvaan 3 as few decades. Each of the books is a small part of a greater whole. Horus heresy, false gods,galaxy in flames, the flight of the eisenstien, garro oath of moment, fulgrim, aurelian, legion,descent of angels, fallen angels, the lion i mean you can go so many different ways from this point, also little stories that dont fit in anywhere really. The age of darkness is set to release on april 16, 2011.
Download the the horus heresy audiobook series and listen anywhere, anytime on your iphone, android or windows device. Black library, forge world, citadel, white dwarf, the horus heresy, the. 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. First lord of the imperium audio drama warhammer 40k. In this list ive done the best job i can of organising it into a rough chronological. Looks like the battle for prospero is on the way next. The wolf of ash and fire short story included in the anthology eye of terra. You can skip this as it really doesnt advance the horus heresy plotline at all or provide any new real insights. War is unleashed on betagarmon as the armies of the emperor attempt to hold back the tide of chaos in the last major clash before horus reaches terra itself and the god.
I recommend this order, which gives you a roughly chronological account of the opening acts of the horus heresy. It was later released as a standard hardback, ebook and audiobook, and can also be found in the. The novels are written by different authors, but follow the same storyline the fall of warmaster horus and his campaign of treachery to usurp the emperor as ruler of the imperium. A complete list of horus heresy books in chronological. The horus heresy audiobooks listen to the full series. Basically, except for the obvious timeline horus heresy versus the rest of the books horus heresy being technically warhammer 30k, there is no real order between series. Horus heresy false gods the horus heresy book ancient.