Top 5 warhammer 40k novels for the new reader tome of nerd. Gaunts ghosts is a warhammer 40,000 novel series written and edited by dan abnett and published by the black library. I will admit, i had not actually read any 40k books before this but the last 3 years and i still have 33 left to read. Dan abnett is a novelsit and awardwinning comic book writer. Inquisitor eisenhorn investigates the infernal workings of chaos and gets drawn into a terrible conspiracy in the complete trilogy from dan abnett.
The 10 best warhammer 40k novels to start reading now tome. Book 007 legion by dan abnett march 2008 book 008 battle for the abyss by ben counter august 2008 book 009 mechanicum by graham mcneill december 2008 book 010 tales of heresy by various authors, edited by nick kyme and lindsey priestley anthology april 2009 book 011 fallen angels by mike lee july 2009. His black library novel horus rising and his torchwood novel border princes for the bbc were both bestsellers. He has also written three warhammer fantasy novels. Make offer titanicus dan abnett warhammer 40k book 40,000. Taking place 10,000 years before the main 40k setting, this tale lays the. He has been a frequent collaborator with fellow writer andy lanning, and is known for his work on books for both marvel comics, and their uk imprint, marvel uk, since the 1990s, and also 2000 ad. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. This omnibus edition contains the books a thousand sons and prospero burns, and also the stories howl of the hearthworld, rebirth, hunters moon and thief of revelations. Im not a warhammer 40k player, but my local library contains enough of the novels to get an idea of the universe and stories. Black library has published some absolutely awesome novels that are exceptionally well written, and they should not be missed but if you want to start readin. Eisenhorn a warhammer 40,000 omnibus book by dan abnett. Titanicus, 2008 part of the warhammer 40k universe. Dan abnett lives and works in maidstone, kent, england.
Jun 28, 2017 horus rising by dan abnett horus rising via amazon. I knew almost nothing about the warhammer 40k world, so there was a large learning curve. I picked up eisenhorn not really knowing what to expect as it was the first warhammer 40,000 book i had read. Where do i begin when reading warhammer 40,000 books. The founding is an omnibus of the first 3 books in the gaunts ghost series and chronicals the beginning of the tanith first and only. Warhammer 40k novel first and only 20th anniversary edition hardback dan abnett. Jan 01, 2005 games workshops warhammer 40k world is a rich tapestry, and dan abnett one of its most skillful weavers. His warhammer fantasy and warhammer 40,000 novels and graphic novels for games workshops black library now run to several dozen titles. Dan abnett born october 12, 1965 is a british writer of comic books and gaming fiction. Dan abnett also wrote a book detailing an adventure of matt smiths incarnation of the doctor for the doctor who 50th anniversary collection, which is one of 11 books, 1 for each doctor. Abnett is a very capable writer who has proven again and again that the warhammer 40k universe and quality writing can coexist between the covers of a novel or in his case comic books as well. Titanicus by dan abnett is probably one of these books that set the standard with regards to black library and warhammer 4000 publications, at least together with mechanicum and as far as both the adeptus mechanicum and the titans those gigantic godmachines of the distant and wartorn future are concerned. Horus rising the horus heresy book 1 kindle edition. The last in our series of author interviews from black library live but most definitely not least is the warmaster himself, dan abnett.
Reading the dan abnett books in order books reading order. He has also written dozens of novels principally in the warhammer 40,000 universe, as well as warhammer fantasy and. Dan abnett is an accomplished and prolific british author of fantasy, science fiction and comic books, he has worked on such comics as 2000 ad, various marvel and dc comics and is a major contributor of warhammer fantasy and warhammer 40k. The 10 best warhammer 40k novels to start reading now. Theyre up against sek, the anarch, among the archenemys most able leaders and all is not right on the imperial side of things either.
Gaunts ghost series, currently 14 books, with i believe 2 left to be released, by dan abnett with the exception of the sabbat worlds, which is a short stories collection this is set before most of warhammer 40k, set roughly around 41,776, but not a lot is different. Word bearers omnibus isnt bad, some plot armour related inconsistencies but a good read none the less. Dan abnetts books have always consistently stood out, but eisenhorn is a step above and im glad i picked it up for kindle, having read it years earlier. What can i read and in what order if i want to delve into the. Abnett has worked primarily for 2000 ad and marvel comics including their uk imprint since the early 1990s, although he has also contributed to dc comics titles. They include the gaunts ghosts series, the eisenhorn trilogy and ravenor spinoff and more recently, the first book of the horus heresy series, the sf bestseller horus rising. Having played warhammer 40,000, i certainly am drawn towards the fictionalized universe that the author has created his books in. Gaunts ghosts novel series warhammer 40k lexicanum. I have gone back and read several times and am preparing to do it again, before i read pariah by dan abnett. I consider dan abnetts previous inquisition trilogy, collected as the eisenhorn omnibus, to be among the best examples not just of fiction set within the worlds of games workshops warhammer and warhammer 40k universes, but of the tiein fiction of any setting. Dan abnett born 12 october 1965 is an english comic book writer and novelist. The warhammer 40k legends collection has finally been. Aug 03, 2018 the last in our series of author interviews from black library live but most definitely not least is the warmaster himself, dan abnett. Horus rising by dan abnett horus rising via amazon.
The gaunts ghosts novel series is a black library series written or edited by dan abnett following the adventures of the tanith first and only imperial guard regiment battling to free the sabbat worlds system from the forces of chaos. Games workshops warhammer 40k world is a rich tapestry, and dan abnett one of its most skillful weavers. Dan abnett is the most popular author of games workshop paper book. Taking place 10,000 years before the main 40k setting, this tale lays the foundation of the 40k mythos. He has also contributed to dc comics titles, and his warhammer fantasy.
Brothers of the snake, 2007 part of the warhammer 40k. The sabbat worlds crusade, 2005 part of the warhammer 40k. About the author dan abnett is a multiple new york times bestselling author and an awardwinning comic book writer. He has written over forty novels, including the acclaimed gaunts ghosts series and the eisenhorn and ravenor trilogies.
The dan abnett collection warhammer 40,000 jan 11, 2020. A tortenet a 86os gyarmatbolygon jatszodik, ahol a nagyhatalmak versenyeznek az asvany kitermelesert. Racsatlakozvaremeltem, hogy dan abnett nem csak warhammer regenyt tud jol irni es sajat tortenetei is eppilyen nagyszeruek, mint nepszeru sorozatai. The horus heresy, the horus heresy eye logo, space marine, 40k, warhammer, warhammer digital, warhammer 40,000, the aquila doubleheaded eagle logo, warhammer age of sigmar, battletome, stormcast eternals, and all. Dan abnett is a novelsit and awardwinnig comic book writer. Created in 2001 by writer dan abnett initially for a series of warhammer 40k novels, eisenhorn and his motley retinue of fellow inquisitors have become some. Forge world, citadel, white dwarf, the horus heresy, the horus heresy eye logo, space marine, 40k, warhammer, warhammer digital, warhammer 40,000, the aquila doubleheaded eagle logo, warhammer age of sigmar, battletome, stormcast eternals, and all associated. With 74 novels by 19 different authors, and 6 anthologies. Dec 16, 2004 this is the first book published by black library that i ever read. Eisenhorn lives some considerable time before ibram gaunt indeed, gaunt is an avid reader of the works of eisenhorns student, gideon ravenor who is himself the subject of an excellent trilogy. The horus heresy book 1 by dan abnett check price on amazon if you are brand new to the wh40k universe, horus rising is an introductory book to start since it describes the beginning of the story. Titan, darkblade reign of blood,imperial gothic, warhammer 40, 000 and the warhammer with ian edginton.
He has written novels set in the warhammer 40,000 universe. His horus heresy novel prospero burns topped the sf charts in the uk and the us. Eisenhorn a warhammer 40,000 omnibus paperback january 1, 2005. Naturally, i was very excited to try out anything else hes written. I am slaughter by dan abnett january 2016 predator, prey by rob sanders february 2016 the emperor expects by gav thorpe march 2016. Remleiz sits down with mark from project tetrach to discuss the upcoming horus heresy fan film death of hope follow them on twitter. He has written twentyfive novels for the black library, including the acclaimed gaunts ghosts series and the eisenhorn and ravenor trilogies, and with mike lee, the darkblade cycle. They include the gaunts ghosts series, the eisenhorn trilogy and ravenor spinoff and more.
The kal jerico novels arent amazing in the same way but are a fun read. Dan abnett has also teamed up with another bl author mike lee to make the malus darkblade warhammer fantasy book series. His later work includes several volumes of the ongoing horus heresy series including the first, horus rising novel, and the screenplay for ultramarines a warhammer 40,000 movie. Warhammer 40,000 informally known as warhammer 40k or simply 40k is a tabletop miniature wargame produced by games workshop, set in a dystopian science fantasy universe.
Buy anarch warhammer 40, 000 by abnett, dan from amazons fiction books store. After the creation of the warhammer 40,000 universe by games workshop, the sister company, black library, began publishing novels describing the various space marine legions. Live action warhammer 40,000 tv show eisenhorn announced. The longest being titanicus at 423 pages, and the shortest being mephiston. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Read it because its the whole classic trilogy that remains top of many warhammer 40,000 fans mustread lists, and in pariah, theres a chance to catch up with eisenhorn decades later, when hes a. After the creation of the warhammer 40,000 universe by games workshop, the sister company, black library, began publishing novels describing the various. White dwarf, the horus heresy, the horus heresy eye logo, space marine, 40k, warhammer, warhammer digital, warhammer 40,000, the. Dan is well known for his comic work with dc and marvel comics, where he has worked on such strips as superman and x men. Abnett s early work for the black library includes the gaunts ghosts and inquisitor eisenhorn novels. Seriously e fantastic stand alone series of stories set in the warhammer 40k universe. His black library published novels have sold in excess of 1 million copies and he has recently written the. Sep 09, 2017 remleiz sits down with mark from project tetrach to discuss the upcoming horus heresy fan film death of hope follow them on twitter. Dan abnett s books have always consistently stood out, but eisenhorn is a step above and im glad i picked it up for kindle, having read it years earlier.
What can i read and in what order if i want to delve into. This is the first book published by black library that i ever read. The excellent dan abnett has written many novels for the black library, among the excellent ones capturing the sense of the darkness in the universe of warhammer 40k including the eisenhorn and ravenor novels, some of the gaunts ghost novels traitor general, sabbat martyr, necropolis, but in this case he has written a generic war novel with. Whether you are a hardcore warhammer 40k fan or brand new to the universe, horus rising by dan abnett is the place to begin. He has twentyfive novels for black library including the acclaimed gaunts ghosts series and the eisenhorn and ravenor trilogies, and with mike lee, the hours cycle.
Top 5 dan abnett 40k and horus heresy books geek bobbage. Dan abnett is certainly one of the most prominent warhammer 40,000 also called 40k writers for the original tabletop games, along with authors such as guy haley, sandy mitchell, and graham mcneil. The gaunts ghosts series follows the adventures of colonelcommissar ibram gaunt and the astra militarum regiment called the tanith first and only, better known as gaunts ghosts, as they take part in the sabbat worlds. From the bloody battlefields of the sabbat crusade to the clandestine world of the inquisition, and the grand stage of the galaxydefining horus heresy, this anthology brings together for the first time all of the warhammer 40,000 and horus heresy short stories by esteemed science fiction and new york times bestselling author dan abnett. Other dan abnett books double eagle, 2004 part of the warhammer 40k. If you are a black library fan you know that dan abnett is the absolute king of the 40k universe and that anything he writes has been excellent.
He graduated from oxford university and he has worked as a comic book. Abnetts early work for the black library includes the gaunts ghosts and inquisitor eisenhorn novels. The gaunts ghosts series follows the adventures of colonelcommissar ibram gaunt and the astra militarum regiment called the tanith first and only, better known as gaunts ghosts, as they take part in the sabbat worlds crusade battling to. Audible get it on kindle get it on apple books games workshop warhammer digital forgeworld warhammer community warhammer art. The narration takes place in the 31st century 10k years before the main setting and lays the foundation of all tales. His work for the black library includes the topselling gaunts ghosts novels and the acclaimed inquisitor eisenhorn trilogy. Most of the other answers make good suggestions about what you should read at some point.
The eisenhorn series is a fascinating step back from the never ending war of the 41st millennium and into the guts of the imperium. Battle, intrigue, shocks, revelations, great deals of personality stories its all building to a very big weather moment as the campaign enters what should. His warhammer fantasy and warhammer 40,000 novels and graphic novels for. Double eagle covers a rarely visited aspect of the 40k genre, which is typically dominated by ground combat, aviators and war in the air. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Ultramarines and iron warriors books by graham mcneil are a brilliant read too.
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