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The Blood Angels Series are novels written by James Swallow that follow the adventures of Blood Angels Space Marine, Rafen.

The first two novels, as well as a new short story, appendix and authors introduction were collected into a single omnibus entitled The Blood Angels Omnibus in 2008.

The omnibus was followed by "Red Fury", also in 2008 and "Black Tide" in February 2010. A second omnibus titled Blood Angels: The Second Omnibus will be released in 2012, containing "Red Fury" and "Black Tide", along with some short stories.1

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Plot Summaries

Deus Encarmine

Cover illustration for Deus Encarmine (2004) by Philip Sibbering, ISBN 1-84416-154-4
Rafen, a Space Marine of the Blood Angels, is torn between his loyalty to his chapter and that of his blood-brother Arkio.

As his brother Arkio is proclaimed the reincarnation of the Lord Primogenitor Sanguinius all give fealty to the Reborn Angel. All except Rafen that is. Inquisitor Remius Stele, a servant of Chaos manipulates the situation to cause a schism in the Chapter. From the Blood Angels home world of Baal comes the ruthless Lord of Death, Mephiston, sent forth by Chapter Master Dante to investigate and to judge, and he isn't known for his sense of mercy.

Deus Sanguinius

Cover illustration for Deus Sanguinius (2005) by Philip Sibbering, ISBN 1-84416-155-2
Rafen continues his struggle against his brother Arkio, pitching blood-brother against blood-brother, with only one final outcome.

As the saga moves towards it's final and bloody conclusion at the memorial world of Sabien the Blood Angels world is turned upside down as Battle Brothers fight one another alongside a most unexpected ally. The hated forces of Chaos!

After Arkio and his Loyalist Space Marines learn of the perfidy of Chaos Agent and Ordo Hereticus Inquisitor Remius Stele they must try and comprehend the awful realization that they have been duped. Turned into unwitting Chaos Pawns in a game designed to take their very souls.

Have they already stepped over the edge or can Rafen pull them black from the black abyss?

Red Fury

Cover illustration for Red Fury (2008) by Adrian Smith, ISBN 1-84416-659-7
The Blood Angels teeter on the brink of oblivion following the events on the shrine world, Sabien; their fate lies within the hands and magnanimity of their successor chapters. To stop things from getting out of control, Rafen must use all of his diplomacy to keep the peace between his men and his cousins of the Flesh Tearers Space Marine chapter. Yet, in the background and unbeknown to all, an old foe plots the downfall of the Blood Angels.

Black Tide

Cover illustration for Black Tide (2010) by Adrian Smith, ISBN 1-84416-805-7
With the precious blood of Sanguinius stolen and their home world struck by an insidious foe, Rafen is charged with a mission: Hunt down Fabius Bile, execute him, and recover the lost heirloom.

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