Black Library Masterworks: Horus Rising (Series #1) (Hardcover)

from capetowncanada

This is the first book in long series. The main characters are genetically enhanced human soldiers, called Astartes. They are for the most part immortal. They will not grow old or get sick but can be killed in battle. The Emperor has left Horus "the Warmaster" with the task of uniting mankind thr...

from dudara

Up to now, my only exposure to the Warhammer 40,000 series has been via science fiction bookstores and games shops where you can purchase the miniatures. I know it's hugely popular but I've never dipped in before.I also have a feeling that the local factory, Prince August, where I worked as a tee...

from Sanguinius8991

I had heard of Warhammer prior to this, but that was about all. I knew it as a table top game and knew nothing about what The Horus Heresy might mean but it sounded intriguing. I'll be honest. I didn't expect much. Books that tie into different media rarely work for me. This book, this series, is...

from capetowncanada

This is the first book in long series. The main characters are genetically enhanced human soldiers, called Astartes. They are for the most part immortal. They will not grow old or get sick but can be killed in battle. The Emperor has left Horus "the Warmaster" with the task of uniting mankind thr...

from renbedell

A science fiction, military novel set in the Warhammer 40K universe. This book is set 10,000 years before 40K, I believe. I have never played the games or read any other Warhammer stories and came into this book with no knowledge. I enjoyed the setting and characters of the book. The book is set ...