Horus Heresy Series
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The Horus Heresy is a series of novels, anthologies and audiobooks based on the historic events known as the Great Crusade and the Horus Heresy, about 10,000 standard years before the present 41st millennium. The novels are written by different authors, but follow the same storyline - the fall of Warmaster Horus and his campaign of treachery to usurp the Emperor as ruler of the Imperium.
The publishing order of the books does not reflect an attempt to tell the overall storyline chronologically; the stories are set are various points within the overall meta-plot, gradually illuminating the whole tale from various perspectives. There are directly connected works within this structure, however. For instance, the first three novels are a distinct trilogy, the eleventh is a sequel (of sorts) to the sixth, and the 12th and 15th are intended by the authors to be a duology.
The Horus Heresy Novels
There were 54 Horus Heresy main novels published by Games Workshop. Of them, sixteen are anthologies of Horus Heresy novellas, short stories and audio dramas. Unabridged audio books of every entry have also been released.
Following the 54th novel, The Buried Dagger, the Horus Heresy main series was continued with the Siege of Terra series.
I. Horus Rising (2006)
by Dan AbnettII. False Gods (2006)
by Graham McNeillIII. Galaxy in Flames (2006)
by Ben CounterV. Fulgrim (2007)
by Graham McNeillVI. Descent of Angels (2007)
by Mitchel ScanlonVII. Legion (2008)
by Dan AbnettVIII. Battle for the Abyss (2008)
by Ben CounterIX. Mechanicum (2008)
by Graham McNeillX. Tales of Heresy (2009) Anthology
edited by Lindsey Priestley and Nick KymeXI. Fallen Angels (2009)
by Mike LeeXII. A Thousand Sons (2010)
by Graham McNeillXIII. Nemesis (2010)
by James SwallowXV. Prospero Burns (2011)
by Dan AbnettXVI. Age of Darkness (2011) Anthology
edited by Christian DunnXVII. The Outcast Dead (2011)
by Graham McNeillXVIII. Deliverance Lost (2012)
by Gav ThorpeXIX. Know No Fear (2012)
by Dan AbnettXX. The Primarchs (2012) Anthology
edited by Christian DunnXXI. Fear to Tread (2012)
by James SwallowXXII. Shadows of Treachery (2012) Anthology
edited by Christian Dunn and Nick KymeXXIII. Angel Exterminatus (2012)
by Graham McNeillXXIV. Betrayer (2013)
by Aaron Dembski-BowdenXXV. Mark of Calth (2013) Anthology
edited by Laurie GouldingXXVI. Vulkan Lives (2013)
by Nick KymeXXVII. Unremembered Empire (2013)
by Dan AbnettXXVIII. Scars (2013)
by Chris WraightXXIX. Vengeful Spirit (2014)
by Graham McNeillXXXI. Legacies of Betrayal (2014) Anthology
XXXII. Deathfire (2015)
by Nick KymeXXXIII. War Without End (2016) Anthology
XXXIV. Pharos (2015)
by Guy HaleyXXXV. Eye of Terra (2016) Anthology
XXXVI. The Path of Heaven (2016)
by Chris WraightXXXVII. The Silent War (2016) Anthology
XXXVIII. Angels of Caliban (2016)
by Gav ThorpeXXXIX. Praetorian of Dorn (2016)
by John FrenchXL. Corax (2016)
Anthology
by Gav ThorpeXLII. Garro (2016)
Anthology
by James SwallowXLIII. Shattered Legions (2017) Anthology
XLIV. The Crimson King (2017)
by Graham McNeillXLV. Tallarn (2017) Anthology
by John FrenchXLVI. Ruinstorm (2017)
by David AnnandaleXLVII. Old Earth (2017)
by Nick KymeXLVIII. The Burden of Loyalty (2018) Anthology
XLIX. Wolfsbane (2018)
by Guy HaleyL. Born of Flame (2018) Anthology
by Nick KymeLI. Slaves to Darkness (2018)
by John FrenchLII. Heralds of the Siege (2018) Anthology
by variousLIII. Titandeath (2018)
by Guy HaleyLIV. The Buried Dagger (2019)
by James Swallow
The Horus Heresy: Siege of Terra
Following the 54th Horus Heresy novel The Buried Dagger the series was rebranded under the The Horus Heresy: Siege of Terra label. Siege of Terra is the continuation of the story that began with the Horus Heresy series. The Siege of Terra is the finale of the overall Horus Heresy story and is set during the events of the Battle of Terra.
The Siege of Terra spanned eight main novels (with the last divided into 3 parts) and three novellas.
The Solar War (2019)
by John FrenchThe Lost and the Damned (2019)
by Guy HaleyThe First Wall (2020)
by Gav ThorpeSons of the Selenar (2020)
by Graham McNeill
NovellaSaturnine (2020)
by Dan AbnettThe Fury of Magnus (2020)
by Graham McNeill
NovellaMortis (2021)
by John French
Warhawk (2021)
by Chris Wraight
Echoes of Eternity (2022)
by Aaron Dembski-BowdenGarro: Knight of Grey (2022)
by James Swallow
Novella
Era of Ruin (2025)
Anthology
The Primarchs
Horus Heresy: The Primarchs is a series in which each book will cover a different Primarch before the coming of the Horus Heresy.
Novels
Leman Russ: The Great Wolf (2016)
by Chris WraightLorgar: Bearer of the Word (2017)
by Gav ThorpeFerrus Manus: The Gorgon of Medusa (2018)
by David GuymerVulkan: Lord of Drakes (2018)
by David AnnandaleSons of the Emperor (2018)
by variousCorax: Lord of Shadows (2018)
by Guy HaleyAngron: Slave of Nuceria (2019)
by Ian St. MartinScions of the Emperor (2019)
by variousKonrad Curze: The Night Haunter (2019)
by Guy HaleyAlpharius: Head of the Hydra (2021)
by Mike BrooksBlood of the Emperor (2021)
by variousMortarion: The Pale King (2022)
by David AnnandaleSanguinius: The Great Angel (2022)
by Chris WraightHeirs of The Emperor (2022)
by various
Short Stories
"Grandfather's Gift" (2017)
by Guy Haley"The Atonement of Fire" (2018)
by David Annandale"A Lesson in Iron" (2018)
by David Guymer"Ghost of Nuceria" (2019)
by Ian St. Martin"The Passing of Angels" (2019)
by John French"The Abyssal Edge" (2019)
by Aaron Dembski-Bowden"Mercy of the Dragon" (2019)
by Nick Kyme"Will of the Legion" (2020)
by Andy Clark"Embers of Extinction" (2020)
by Brandon Easton
Audio Dramas
Perturabo: Stone and Iron (2017)
by Robbie MacNivenThe Lords of Terra (2018)
by various
Horus Heresy Characters Novels
Luther: First of the Fallen (2020)
by Gav ThorpeEidolon: The Auric Hammer (2024)
by Marc Collins
Official Novellas
Promethean Sun (2011)
by Nick KymeAurelian (2011)
by Aaron Dembski-BowdenBrotherhood of the Storm (2012)
by Chris WraightThe Reflection Crack'd (2012)
by Graham McNeillFeat of Iron (2012)
by Nick KymeThe Lion (2012)
by Gav ThorpeCorax: Soulforge (2013)
by Gav ThorpeScorched Earth (2013)
by Nick KymeTallarn: Executioner (2013)
by John FrenchPrince of Crows (2014)
by Aaron Dembski-BowdenThe Crimson Fist (2014)
by John FrenchThe Purge (2014)
by Anthony ReynoldsRavenlord (2014)
by Gav ThorpeThe Seventh Serpent (2014)
by Graham McNeillTallarn: Ironclad (2015)
by John FrenchCybernetica (2015)
by Rob SandersWolf King (2015)
br Chris WraightThe Honoured (2015)
br Rob SandersThe Unburdened (2015)
br David AnnandaleGarro: Vow of Faith (2015)
by James SwallowSons of the Forge (2016)
by Nick KymeDreadwing (2018)
by David GuymerSpear of Ultramar (2018)
by David Annandale
Collections/Other
There have been many packaged sets that are not published as official numbered anthologies.
Angron (2013) Anthology
The Imperial Truth (2013) Anthology
Sedition's Gate (2014) Anthology
Echoes of Ruin (2014) Audio Drama Anthology
Death and Defiance (2014) Anthology
Blades of the Traitor (2015) Anthology
Meduson (2015) Anthology GW HQ Exclusive
Betrayal at Calth (2015) Anthology
Echoes of Imperium (2016) Audio Drama Anthology
Echoes of Revelation (2017) Audio Drama Anthology
Lupercal's War
(2022) AnthologyCthonia's Reckoning
(2022) Anthology
Short stories
"The Lightning Tower" (2007) by Dan Abnett
"The Dark King" (2007) by Graham McNeill
"Blood Games" (2009)
by Dan Abnett"Wolf at the Door" (2009)
by Mike Lee"Scions of the Storm" (2009)
by Anthony Reynolds"The Voice" (2009)
by James Swallow"Call of the Lion" (2009)
by Gav Thorpe"The Last Church" (2009)
by Graham McNeill"After Desh'ea" (2009)
by Matthew Farrer"Rules of Engagement" (2011)
by Graham McNeill"Liar's Due" (2011)
by James Swallow"Forgotten Sons" (2011)
by Nick Kyme"The Last Remembrancer" (2011)
by John French"Rebirth" (2011)
by Chris Wraight"The Face of Treachery" (2011)
by Gav Thorpe"Little Horus" (2011)
by Dan Abnett"The Iron Within" (2011)
by Rob Sanders"Savage Weapons" (2011)
by Aaron Dembski-Bowden"Army of One" (2012)
by Rob Sanders"Kryptos" (2012)
by Graham McNeill"Distant Echoes of Old Night" (2012)
by Rob Sanders"Lost Sons" (2012)
by James Swallow"Death of a Silversmith" (2012)
by Graham McNeill"The Divine Word" (2012)
by Gav Thorpe"The Kaban Project" (2013)
by Graham McNeill"The Gates of Terra" (2013)
by Nick Kyme"Lord of the Red Sands" (2013)
by Aaron Dembski-Bowden"Serpent" (2013)
by John French"Luna Mendax" (2013)
by Graham McNeill"Riven" (2013)
by John French"Bjorn: Lone Wolf" (2013)
by Chris Wraight"The Wolf of Ash and Fire" (2014)
by Graham McNeill"Heart of the Conqueror" (2014)
by Aaron Dembski-Bowden"Child of Night" (2014)
by John French"The Devine Adoratrice" (2014)
by Graham McNeill"Daemonology" (2014)
by Chris Wraight"Sins of the Father" (2014)
by Andy Smillie"Vorax" (2014)
by Matthew Farrer"The Value of Fear" (2014)
by Gav Thorpe"Brotherhood of the Moon" (2014)
by Chris Wraight"Virtues of the Sons" (2015)
by Andy Smillie"Howl of the Hearthworld" (2015)
by Aaron Dembski-Bowden"A Safe and Shadowed Place" (2015)
by Guy Haley"Gunsight" (2015)
by James Swallow"Black Oculus" (2015)
by John French"Wolf Mother" (2015)
by Graham McNeill"Chirurgeon" (2015)
by Nick Kyme"Tallarn: Witness" (2015)
by John French"Ironfire" (2015)
by Rob Sanders"Hands of the Emperor" (2015)
by Rob Sanders"By the Lion's Command" (2015)
by Gav Thorpe"All That Remains" (2015)
by James Swallow"The Phoenician" (2015)
by Nick Kyme"Ghosts Speak Not" (2016)
by James Swallow"Patience" (2016)
by James Swallow"Tallarn: Siren" (2016)
by John French"Inheritor" (2016)
by Gav Thorpe"Blackshield" (2016)
by Chris Wraight"Myriad" (2016)
by Rob Sanders"Into Exile" (2016)
by Aaron Dembski-Bowden"The Grey Raven" (2016)
by Gav Thorpe"The Painted Count" (2016)
by Guy Haley"Exocytosis" (2016)
by James Swallow"The Last Son of Prospero" (2016)
by Chris Wraight"Ordo Sinister" (2017)
by John French"The Ember Wolves" (2017)
by Rob Sanders"Restorer" (2017)
by Chris Wraight"The Laurel of Defiance" (2017)
by Guy Haley"Immortal Duty" (2017)
by Nick Kyme"A Lesson in Iron" (2017)
by David Guymer"The Atonement of Fire" (2017)
by David Annandale"Duty Waits"(2017)
by Guy Haley"Magisterium" (2017)
by Chris Wraight"Now Peals Midnight"(2017)
by John French"Dreams of Unity" (2017)
by Nick Kyme"The Board is Set" (2017)
by Gav Thorpe"Champion of Oaths" (2017)
by John French"Child of Chaos" (2017)
by Chris Wraight"Massacre" (2018)
by Aaron Dembski-Bowden"Two Metaphysical Blades" (2018)
by Chris Wraight"Prologue to Nikaea" (2018)
by David Annandale"Old Wounds, New Scars" (2018)
by Graham McNeill"Abyssal" (2018)
by David Annandale"The Last Council" (2018)
by L.J. Goulding"A Rose Watered with Blood" (2018)
by Aaron Dembski-Bowden"Bringer of Sorrow(2019)
by Aaron Dembski-Bowden"Lantern's Light(2019)
by James Swallow"The Serpent's Dance(2020)
by Mike Brooks""The Lightning Hall(2020)
by Graham McNeill"Eater of Dreams"(2021)
by Marc Collins"Bloodhowl"(2021)
by Chris Forrester"Amor Fati"(2021)
by Michael F. Haspil"The Fields of Abundance"(2022)
by David Annandale"The Shel'tain Affair"(2022)
by Jude Reid"Primacy"(2023)
by Marc Collins"The Nine"(2023)
by Justin D Hill"Visage"(2023)
by Rich McCormick"The Last Loyalist"(2023)
by David Guymer
Omnibus Editions
Crusade's End (2016)
The Razing of Prospero (2016)
The Last Phoenix (2016)
Audio Dramas
The Dark King and The Lightning Tower by Dan Abnett and Graham McNeill (2007)
Raven's Flight (2010)
by Gav ThorpeGarro: Oath of Moment (2010)
by James SwallowGarro: Legion of One (2011)
by James SwallowButcher's Nails (2012)
by Aaron Dembski-BowdenGrey Angel (2012)
by John FrenchBurden of Duty (2012)
by James SwallowGarro: Sword of Truth (2012)
by James SwallowWarmaster (2012)
by John FrenchStrike and Fade (2012)
by Guy HaleyVeritas Ferrum (2012)
by David AnnandaleThe Sigillite (2013)
by Chris WraightHonour to the Dead (2013)
by Gav ThorpeWolf Hunt (2013)
by Graham McNeillThief of Revelations (2013)
by Graham McNeillCypher: Guardian of Order (2013)
by Gav ThorpeHunter's Moon (2014)
by Guy HaleyWolf's Claw (2014)
by Chris WraightTemplar (2014)
by John FrenchGarro: Shield of Lies (2014)
by James SwallowMaster of the First (2014)
by Gav ThorpeThe Long Night (2014)
by Aaron Dembski-BowdenHerald of Sanguinius (2014)
by Andy SmillieThe Watcher (2014)
by C. Z. DunnThe Eagle's Talon (2015)
by John FrenchIron Corpses (2015)
by David AnnandaleGarro: Ashes of Fealty (2015)
by James SwallowRaptor (2015)
by Gav ThorpeGrey Talon (2016)
by Chris WraightRed-Marked (2016)
by Nick KymeThe Either (2016)
by Graham McNeillThe Heart of the Pharos (2016)
by Laurie GouldingThe Thirteenth Wolf (2016)
by Gav ThorpeChildren of Sicarus (2016)
by Anthony ReynoldsPerpetual (2016)
by Dan AbnettThe Soul, Severed (2016)
by Chris WraightValerius (2016)
by Gav ThorpeThe Binary Succession (2017)
by David AnnandaleDark Compliance (2017)
by John FrenchBlackshields: The False War (2017)
by Josh ReynoldsBlackshields: The Red Fief (2018)
by Josh ReynoldsHubris of Monarchia (2018)
by Andy Smillie
Artbooks
Scriptbooks
Graphic Novels
Macragge's Honour (2014)
by Dan Abnett & Neil Roberts
Characters
The series has a large and expanding cast of characters, ranging from the Emperor of Mankind to lowly members of the Remembrancer Order and the Imperial Army, as well as members of various Xenos races and Heretic organisations.
See also
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