The horus heresy reading order series#

Descent of Angels - Loyalty and honourĭescent of Angels is the sixth novel in the Horus Heresy Series and is written by Mitchel Scanlon. 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.Ħ. 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. Under the command of the newly appointed Warmaster Horus, the Great Crusade continues. Can Garro and his men survive the depredations of Chaos and get his warning to the Emperor before Horus's plans reach fruition?įulgrim is the fifth novel in the Horus Heresy Series and is written by Graham McNeill. But when the fleeing Eisenstein is damaged by enemy fire, it becomes stranded in the Warp - the realm of the Dark Powers. Having witnessed the terrible massacre of Imperial forces on Isstvan III, Death Guard Captain Nathaniel Garro seizes a ship and sets a course for Terra to warn the Emperor of Horus's treachery. Flight of the Eisenstein - The heresy unfoldsįlight of the Eisenstein is the forth novel in the Horus Heresy Series and is written by James Swallow. An unprecedented alliance between the Sons of Horus, Death Guard, World Eaters and Emperor's Children Legions seems more than capable of overwhelming the paltry mortal defences – indeed, such a display of force almost seems unnecessary? Putting their own concerns aside, Garviel Loken and his loyal kinsmen lead their companies to the surface only to learn the full, horrifying truth, and the legendary war known as the Horus Heresy begins with the most foul act of betrayal imaginable.Ĥ. Having made a miraculous recovery from the grievous injuries he suffered on Davin, Warmaster Horus now leads the triumphant Imperial forces against the rebel world of Isstvan III.

Galaxy in Flames is the third novel in the Horus Heresy Series and is written by Ben Counter. With dark forces rising against them, have the Primarch and his warriors been drawn into a trap?ģ. Noble captain Garviel Loken harbours misgivings about the clandestine ways adopted by many of his brethren, but when then Legion is sent to reconquer the moon of Davin, it is clear that Horus has a personal stake in the matter which may have clouded his judgement. Putting the debacle with the Interex behind him, the Warmaster has become more withdrawn as he struggles to deal with the jealousy of his brother Primarchs, and increasingly relies upon the council of his advisors as he plans each new campaign. Far from Terra, the XVIth Legion continue in the Great Crusade as the ‘Sons of Horus’. Horus Rising is the first chapter in the epic tale of the Horus Heresy, a galactic civil war that threatened to bring about the extinction of humanity.įalse Gods is the second novel in the Horus Heresy Series and is written by Graham McNeill. Promoted to Warmaster, the idealistic Horus tries to carry out the Emperor's grand design, all the while the seeds of heresy and rebellion have been sowed amongst his brothers. On the eve of victory, the Emperor leaves the front lines, entrusting the Great Crusade to his favorite son, Horus Lupercal. Under the benevolent leadership of the Immortal Emperor the Imperium of Man has stretched out across the galaxy.

Horus Rising is the first novel in the Horus Heresy Series and is written by Dan Abnett.

Horus Rising - The seeds of heresy are sown The novelisation of the Horus Heresy is not strictly sequential and the story of the Heresy may be presented in a non-linear chronology from book to book novels may concern events in the Heresy that happen earlier than their position in the series would suggest, or may include time periods already covered in other books of the series. The following is a complete list of all the titles in the main Horus Heresy novels series:

8 Short Stories, Quick Reads, and Novelettes.

The horus heresy reading order