Hand of Abaddon (Novel)
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Hand of Abaddon is a novel by Nick Kyme released in September 2024 by Black Library. It is the eighth book in the Dawn of Fire series.[1]
Cover description[2]
As the Indomitus Crusade rages on, Inquisitor Rostov discovers vital intelligence that could reveal the plan of the notorious Hand of Abaddon, and hastily gathers together those loyal to his cause. Defending the Anaxian Line, Ultramarines Lieutenant Ferren Areios uncovers a dread vision that has ties to the mission of an old ally. Meanwhile, Magda Kesh campaigns alongside the 84th Mordian. Though she refutes her fate as something more than a mere soldier, is she truly touched by the Emperor?
Despite a fractious alliance, the Hand’s scheme is reaching culmination. Amidst the infighting, Tharador Yheng yearns to be free of her master Tenebrus' shadow and claim her destiny. But another acolyte has embarked on his own path, the Red Corsair Graeyl Herek. Both vie for the favour of the Dark Gods, and the means to harness an ancient evil that could reshape the war between the Imperium and Chaos.
Dramatis Personae[4]
Agents of The Emperor
- Leonid Rostov - Inquisitor
- Syreniel - Oblivion Knight of the Palatine Vigilators, Silent Sisterhood
- Katla Helvintr - Rogue trader
- Benidei Antoniato - Interrogator
- Hayden Lacrante - Investigatus
- Cheelche - Xenos gunslinger
- Yamir - Rogue trader
- Nirdrangar - Inquisitorial storm trooper
Astra Militarum
- Isiah Falden - Colonel, 84th Mordian
- Magda Kesh - Sergeant, 84th Mordian
- Abel Munser - Lieutenant, 84th Mordian
- Lodrin - Trooper, 84th Mordian
- Mavin - Trooper, 84th Mordian
- Vosko - Corporal, 84th Mordian
- Nakaturo - Colonel, 116th Catachan
- Hagan - Captain Catachan
Servants of Chaos
- Tharador Yheng - Sorceress, acolyte of Tenebrus
- Tenebrus - Sorcerer, the Hand of Abaddon
- The Iron Magus - Dark Mechanicum magos
- Augury - Entity, the Hand of Abaddon
Renegade Astartes
- Graeyl Herek - Red Corsair, pirate lord and captain of the Ruin
- Vassago Kurgos - Red Corsair, Chirurgeon
- Rathek - Red Corsair, called 'the Culler'
- Clortho - Red Corsair
Adeptus Astartes
- Maximus Epathus - Sixth Company Ultramarines, Captain
- Ferren Areios - Sixth Company Ultramarines, lieutenant
- Maendaius - Sixth Company Ultramarines, Librarian
- Cicero - Sixth Company Ultramarines
- Drussus - Sixth Company Ultramarines
- Helicio - Sixth Company Ultramarines
- Valentius - Sixth Company Ultramarines, Apothecary
- Vitrian Messinius - Lord lieutenant, White Consuls
Special Edition
A faux-leather hardback signed by the author, Nick Kyme. It comes with a ribbed spine and gold foil details on the front and back covers. It also features gilt page edges, a gold ribbon bookmark, and a coloured plate on the front. Inside, there is a map, and additionally the full-colour artwork panels. This special edition also includes an author introduction and the additional short story, Defragmentation.[2]
See Also
Sources
- 1: Warhammer Community: The Hand of Abaddon Makes a Move in the Penultimate Dawn of Fire Novel (posted 14 February 2024) (saved archive page, dated 2 December 2024, last accessed 6 January 2025, original link: https://www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articles/xAfeQuj8/the-hand-of-abaddon-makes-a-move-in-the-penultimate-dawn-of-fire-novel/)
- 2: Black Library: The Hand of Abaddon (saved archive page, dated 6 January 2025, last accessed 6 January 2025, original link: https://www.warhammer.com/en-SE/shop/dawn-of-fire-hand-of-abaddon-special-edition-eng-2024)
- 3:Amazon: The Hand of Abaddon (saved archive page, dated 6 January 2025, last accessed 6 January 2025, original link: https://www.amazon.com/Hand-Abaddon-Warhammer-40-000/dp/1800262817)
- 4: Hand of Abaddon (Novel), Dramatis Personae
