Descent of Angels (Novel)
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Descent of Angels was written by Mitchel Scanlon, and is the sixth novel in the Horus Heresy Series. It is slightly different from the preceding novels, as it is set almost entirely in the early stages of the Great Crusade and barely touches upon the immediate events of the Horus Heresy itself.
Plot Summary
The world of Caliban is changing. The Great Hunt to destroy the hordes of monstrous beasts that live in the all-encompassing forests is almost complete; the visions of Lion El'Jonson are reaching fruition. Amongst the ranks of Jonson's knightly followers is Zahariel, one of the youngest and newest members of the Order, who despite his callow youth has already impressed; he seems assured of a bright future...except that with the removal of the beasts from the forests, the reason for the knights' existence is itself put into doubt. With the beasts gone, what will become of Zahariel? What will become of all the knights of Caliban?
The answers to these questions arrive from the heavens, as the Emperor of the Imperium and his angels descend to reclaim a lost son, a lost Primarch.
Notable Characters
- Lion El'Jonson - Primarch of the Dark Angels
- Luther - Second-in-Command of the Legion
- Israfael - Chief Librarian
- Hadariel - Chapter Master, 22nd Chapter
- Zahariel - Astartes, 22nd Chapter
- Nemiel - Astartes, 22nd Chapter
Other Non-Astartes Imperials
Related Publications
| Novels | Horus Rising • False Gods • Galaxy in Flames • The Flight of the Eisenstein • Fulgrim • Descent of Angels • Legion • Battle for the Abyss • Mechanicum • Fallen Angels • A Thousand Sons • Nemesis • The First Heretic • Prospero Burns • The Outcast Dead • Deliverance Lost • Know No Fear • Fear to Tread |
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| Anthologies and novellas |
Horus Heresy Chapbook • Tales of Heresy • Age of Darkness • Promethean Sun • Aurelian • The Primarchs • Shadows of Treachery • Army of One |
| Audio Books | The Dark King and the Lightning Tower • Horus Rising (abridged) • False Gods (abridged) • Galaxy in Flames (abridged) • A Thousand Sons • Prospero Burns • Age of Darkness • The Outcast Dead • Know No Fear • The Primarchs |
| Original Audio Dramas | Raven's Flight • Garro: Oath of Moment • Garro: Legion of One • Butcher's Nails • Garro: Sword of Truth |
