Shadows of Treachery (The Horus Heresy Book 22)

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Gunsight is a Horus Heresy short story. An Imperial Vindicare Temple Officio Assassinorum lurks on board the Vengeful Spirit. His target? Non-other than Warmaster Horus himself. Gunsight was published simultaneously as a stand-alone ebook and as a part of the Death and Defiance anthology. Gunsight was later released as part of the War Without End anthology. Raptor is a Horus Heresy Audio Drama by Gav Thorpe. This Horus Heresy audio drama follows a company of the newly founded Raven Guard Raptors as they explore a remote corner of the war-torn Imperium. They happen across a derelict vessel that appears to belong to the Space Wolves Legion, but why it's out here, and what happens to it's crew remains a mystery. Lucius: The Eternal Blade Follows Lucius of the Emperor's Children Legion. Renowned as one of the finest duelists the galaxy has ever known, Lucius seeks ever greater challenges against which to test himself. After the Emperor's Children Legion scattered in the wake of their Primarch's apotheosis on Iydris, he finds his way into the domain of a similarly legendary swordsman - Sanakht of the Thousand Sons. But which of these infamous warriors carries the greater favour amongst their new masters? Lucius: The Eternal Blade was later released as part of the Legacies of Betrayal anthology. A Safe and Shadowed Place is a Horus Heresy short story. Scattered and leaderless after their disastrous defeat at the hands of the Dark Angels Legion, the remnants of the Night Lords once mighty fleet head to a prearranged location: the world of Sotha, located on the fringes of Ultramar. They expect to find some of Guilliman's XIII Legion opposing them, but they're not prepared for what awaits them when they stumble across one of the most important worlds in Imperium Secundus. A Safe and Shadowed Place was published simultaneously as a stand-alone ebook and as a part of the Death and Defiance anthology. A Safe and Shadowed Place was later released as part of the War Without End anthology.

The seventh book in The Primarchs series, Vulkan - Lord of Drakes is written by David Annandale and contains information on the Primarch Vulkan and the Salamanders Legion. As the Emperor marshals his armies to reclaim the Galaxy for the glory of Mankind, one by one his Space Marine Legions are reunited with their missing Primarchs. The XVIII Legion are still waiting to find their true identity, unaware their own lord has been found. In the Taras Division, legionaries face annihilation as they take a last, desperate stand against a monstrous Ork invasion. Meanwhile, on Nocturne, Vulkan has raised and trained a new force of warriors. Now it is the time for him to lead his sons into battle. Now it is the time for him to truly don the mantle of Primarch, not only to save one half of his Legion, but forge a new, indivisible whole. Omnibus Collections [ ] The Path of Heaven is the thirty-sixth novel in the Horus Heresy Series and is written by Chris Wraight. For far too long had the Vth Legion ranged out beyond the sight of the wider Imperium, remaining ignorant of the Warmaster’s rebellion and the war that inevitably followed. Only once their Primarch, Jaghatai Khan, had satisfied himself that the path before them was just and true did the White Scars choose a side, taking the fight to the traitors on every front. But, four years later, the Legion’s unfettered spirit has been broken by a relentless war of attrition against the Death Guard and the Emperor's Children – the Khan’s Stormseers must find a clear route to Terra if they are to take part in the final, apocalyptic battle. The Horus Heresy: Book Nine is an upcoming book in the Horus Heresy series by Forge World. This book will cover the Blood Angels and Dark Angels Legions. Angelus will explore the Dark Angels' Thramas Crusade against the Night Lords Traitor Legion. Angelus will include additional information and rules for the Night Lords Legion and Chaos Daemons, the rise of the Dark Mechanicum, the Siege of Baal, the Persecution of Serum, and the Passage of the Angel of Death. The release date of this book is unknown at this time, but it is likely sometime in 2020. Inheritor is a Horus Heresy short story. On the world of Kronus, deep within the grand realm of Ultramar, Torquill Eliphas of the Word Bearers brings his grand designs to fruition. As part of Lorgar’s Shadow Crusade, the Ark of Testimony Chapter has fought alongside their berserker allies from the World Eaters for many months. But the slaughter of Ultramarines is not their only goal – Eliphas seeks to harness the power of the Warp, in the construction of the mighty Templum Daemonarchia... Inheritor was later released as part of the Eye of Terra anthology. Fulgrim is the fifth novel in the Horus Heresy Series and is written by Graham McNeill. Under the command of the newly appointed Warmaster Horus, the Great Crusade continues. Fulgrim, Primarch of the Emperor's Children Space Marine Legion, 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. Loyalties are tested, and every murderous whim indulged as the Emperor’s Children take their first steps down the road to true corruption – a road that will ultimately lead them to the killing fields of Isstvan V...

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The first book in The Primarchs series, Roboute Guilliman - Lord of Ultramar is written by David Annandale and contains information on Roboute Guilliman and the Ultramarines Legion. Long before the coming of the Imperium, the realm of Ultramar was ruled by Roboute Guilliman, the last Battle King of Macragge. Even after learning of his true heritage as a Primarch son of the Emperor of Mankind, he strove to expand his domain as efficiently and benevolently as possible, with the XIII Legion Ultramarines as his alone to command. Now, facing a rival empire on the Ork-held world of Thoas, Guilliman must choose his weapons carefully – otherwise his dream of a brighter future could be lost forever... Roboute Guilliman: Lord of Ultramar • Leman Russ: The Great Wolf • Magnus the Red: Master of Prospero • Perturabo: The Hammer of Olympia • Lorgar: Bearer of the Word • Fulgrim: The Palatine Phoenix • Ferrus Manus: Gorgon of Medusa • Grandfather's Gift • Perturabo: Stone and Iron • Malcador: First Lord of the Imperium • Konrad Curze: A Lesson in Darkness • Jaghatai Khan: Warhawk of Chogoris • Vulkan: Lord of Drakes • Sons of the Emperor • Corax: Lord of Shadows • Angron: Slave of Nuceria • Scions of the Emperor • Konrad Curze: The Night Haunter • Ghost of Nuceria • The Passing of Angels • The Abyssal Edge • Mercy of the Dragon • Lion El'Jonson: Lord of the First • Illyrium • The Revelation of the Word • Morningstar • Will of the Legion • Embers of Extinction • Alpharius: Head of the Hydra • Blood of the Emperor • Loyal Sons • Mortarion: The Pale King • Rogal Dorn: The Emperor's Crusader • Sanguinius: The Great Angel • Heirs of The Emperor Lord of the Red Sands is a Horus Heresy Short Story by Aaron Dembski-Bowden. Angron, gladiator- Primarch of the World Eaters, is renowned across the galaxy for his savagery and brutal martial code. But amidst the ruins of Isstvan III, even as he slaughters his own wayward sons, he finds a unique serenity in the carnage of warfare... no matter whose blood he spills. And for what does the Eater of Worlds hunger above all else? Nothing more than freedom. Lord of the Red Sands was later released as part of the Angron collection, The Imperial Truth exclusive novel, and now in the War Without End anthology.

The Value of Fear is a Horus Heresy short story. The Raven Guard under Corax continue to gather all leaderless loyalists to their banner, determined to take the fight to Horus and his heretics. In the industrial nightmare of the underhive, the XIXth Legion receive a lesson in terror tactics from the most unlikely of allies – the Night Lords... The Value of Fear was later released as part of the Corax anthology.Garro: Vow of Faith is a Horus Heresy Series novella. Long has been the road of Nathaniel Garro. After escaping the treachery of Istvaan III aboard the Eisenstein, he was gifted with new purpose as the Agentia Primus of the Knights Errant – and yet, Garro has become listless as the full extent of Malcador the Sigillite’s plans for the future are revealed, questioning his place in the galaxy once more. Even as the armies of the Warmaster draw near, Garro strikes out into the wastes of holy Terra. The object of his search? None other than the Living Saint, Euphrati Keeler herself. Sins of the Father is a Horus Heresy short story. As Azkaellon and Amit duel in the ritual Tempest of Angels, the two favoured sons of Sanguinius learn something about their virtues and their weaknesses, of both themselves and each other. This Short Story is also included in the First Edition Version of the Warhammer 40,000 novel Sons of Wrath. Sins of the Father was also later released as part of the Eye of Terra anthology. Khârn: The Eightfold Path Follows Kharn of the World Eaters Legion. In the fighting pits of the Conqueror, Khârn and his fellow World Eaters compete in ever-bloodier contests of carnage and mayhem. As the Butcher’s Nails dig ever deeper into their brains, the Legion have forsaken the Crimson Path. Now they walk a darker, more dangerous road: the Eightfold Path. Kharn: The Eightfold Path was later released as part of the Legacies of Betrayal anthology. Children of Sicarus is a Horus Heresy audio drama by Anthony Reynolds. After the destruction of the Infidus Imperator, Kor Phaeron of the Word Bearers brought his followers to supposed safety in the Eye of Terror. However, their newly adopted home, the daemon world Sicarus, is far from the sanctuary they imagined – the twisted hordes of the Kairic Adept Larazzar seek to crush these newcomers and all who would ally with them. Only in the ancient legends of Sicarus can their salvation be found, but is Kor Phaeron the one to lead them to it?

Ghosts Speak Not is a Horus Heresy short story. When Nathaniel Garro carried word of the Warmaster’s treachery to Terra, he also brought with him seventy loyal sons of the Death Guard Legion. Distrusted by their kinsmen, they languished in seclusion on Luna... until now. Written by James Swallow, this short story is included in the novelette 'Ghosts Speak Not & Patience'. Ghosts Speak Not was later released as part of The Silent War anthology. Distant Echoes of Old Night follows Death Guard Chaplain Murnau as he hunts a small force of Imperial Fists on a forest moon. As his foes elude him, he unleashes one of his Legion's most terrifying weapons: the Destroyers. Distant Echoes of Old Night was later made part of the Games Day Anthology 2012/2013, as its only short story pertaining to the Hours Heresy. Distant Echoes of Old Night was later released as part of The Silent War anthology. The Crimson King is the forty-forth Horus Heresy Series novel and is written by Graham McNeill. After the razing of Prospero, Magnus the Red spirited the Thousand Sons away to the aptly un-named Planet of the Sorcerers, deep within the Eye of Terror. Removed from the concerns of the galaxy at large and regarding the Warmaster’s unfolding Heresy with cold detachment, he has dedicated his hollow existence to the preservation of all the knowledge once held in the great libraries of Tizca, should mankind ever seek such enlightenment again. But his sons can see the change in their Primarch – he is a broken soul, whose mind and memories are slipping away into the tumult of the Warp. Only by returning to the scenes of his greatest triumphs and tragedies can they hope to restore him, and allow the Crimson King to be crowned anew by the Ruinous Powers. Bowden is well known for his fantastic work on the Night Lords and this is no exception. His portrayals of Sevatar and Kurze are positively dripping with personality and menace from start to finish. The use of dry and sinister humor to juxtapose the twisted brutality of the 8th Legion is brilliant and I cannot wait to continue their story in his later titles.The Angel's Guardian is an upcoming Horus Heresy Novella by Gav Thorpe, its release date and plot is unknown. Hands of the Emperor is a Horus Heresy short story. There are no more loyal servants of the Master of Mankind than his own Custodian Guard... except, of course, for his appointed Praetorians, the stalwart legionaries of the Imperial Fists. When Shield-Captain Enobar Stentonox is assigned to watch over the Imperial Palace, it is only a matter of hours before a full alert is sounded - secure airspace has been breached, by none other than their well-intentioned Space Marine allies. With neither side willing to accept responsibility for the mistake, tensions rise and a new battle begins in the skies over Terra. Hands of the Emperor was originally published part of The Imperial Truth exclusive anthology, but was released later as a stand-alone ebook. Hands of the Emperor was later released as part of the War Without End anthology. Patience is a Horus Heresy short story. Amendera Kendel, once a Sister of Silence but more recently in service to the Sigillite, gives Helig Gallor of the Death Guard a new purpose, and a new duty – one that will ultimately see him reunited with his former battle captain on the field of war. Written by James Swallow, this short story is included in the novelette 'Ghosts Speak Not & Patience'. Patience was later released as part of The Silent War anthology. The Binary Succession is a Horus Heresy audio drama by David Annandale. Even as the Imperium faces the renegade Legions of the Warmaster, the ruling Council of Terra is becoming paralysed from within by increasingly petty bureaucracy. Fabricator-General Zagreus Kane has seen his fellow Mech Fear to Tread is the twenty-first novel in the Horus Heresy Series and is written by James Swallow. Since the earliest days of the Great Crusade, Sanguinius - angelic Primarch of the IXth Legion - was ever among the closest and most loyal of Horus's brothers. But the Blood Angels have long kept their true nature hidden from the rest of the Imperium, and when the Warmaster hints that the key to their salvation may lie in the ruins of a conquered world, the sons of Sanguinius race to claim it. Now, as the revelation of their betrayal dawns and the traitors' hand is revealed, the Blood Angels must face all the warp-spawned armies of Chaos, as well their own personal daemons, upon the blasted plains of Signus Prime...

Meduson is a Horus Heresy anthology that was published in May 2015 and is exclusive to the Games Workshop Headquarters in Nottingham. Driven almost to the brink of self-destruction by the death of Ferrus Manus, the Iron Hands now seek vengeance for the many horrors of Isstvan V. Gathering survivors from the Raven Guard and the Salamanders aboard any vessels capable of warp travel, they wage a new campaign of annihilation against the traitor forces across the Galaxy - a campaign masterminded by legendary warleader Shadrak Meduson. Novellas [ ]The Heart of the Pharos is a Horus Heresy audio drama by Laurie Goulding and is a prequel to Book 34, Pharos . The Heart of the Pharos follows the Ultramarines Scout Forces as they explore the mysterious Mount Pharos on Sotha. The Pharos stands as a beacon of light in the darkness, a whisper of hope in the silent void, a bastion of defiance in the face of treachery. Without it there could be no Imperium Secundus – why, then, do the masters of Ultramar know so little about its operation, or the dangers it could present? Young Oberdeii and Tebecai, scouts of the 199th Ultramarines Company, descend into the forgotten depths beneath Pharos in search of a dark truth... though it may haunt them for all time. I The Solar War • II The Lost and the Damned • III The First Wall • Sons of the Selenar • IV Saturnine • Fury of Magnus • V Mortis • VI Warhawk • VII Echoes of Eternity • Garro: Knight of Grey • VIII The End and the Death ( Volume I • Volume II • Volume III) The Seventh Serpent is a limited edition Horus Heresy novella by Graham McNeill that was released in 2014. The crew of the Sisypheum, Iron Hands, Raven Guard and Salamanders survivors, seek to strike a decisive blow against the Traitor Legions. Their target: a heavily defended Alpha Legion outpost. Aided by some unlikely allies, they take their vengeance against the Sons of Alpharius. But as with anything involving the XX Legion, what awaits them on the station is not what they expect, and as the true architect of the battle reveals himself, the warriors of the Shattered Legions face a deadly opponent unlike any other. Battle for the Abyss is the eight novel in the Horus Heresy Series and is written by Ben Counter. Now that news of Horus's treachery is in the open, a time of testing has come. Some Legions have already declared their allegiance to the Warmaster, while the loyalty of others lies firmly with the Emperor. As Horus deploys his forces, a small band of loyal Space Marines from disparate Legions learn that a massive enemy armada is heading to Ultramar, home of the Ultramarines, headed by the most destructive starship ever constructed. Unless they can intercept the fleet, and destroy the mighty battleship the Furious Abyss, the Ultramarines may suffer a blow from which they will never recover. The Horus Heresy: Book Five - Tempest is the fifth book in the Horus Heresy series by Forge World. Tempest covers the Battle of Calth between the Word Bearers and the Ultramarines Legions. The book is to be part of a duology, with book 5 covering the Battle of Calth, and a later book covering the Shadow Crusade, the Battle of Armatura, and the Underworld War. This book will feature one new Legion in the Ultramarines, new units for the Word Bearers, new units for the Imperial Army (Warp Cultists and Imperial Militia), Mechanicum and Dark Mechanicum units, and new Space Marine Legion units and vehicles.