The if you're completely new to Warhammer
: A direct 8-novel sequel concluding the saga, including the final three-part epic The End and the Death Primarchs & Anthologies
by Dan Abnett: The beginning of the end for the Great Crusade. False Gods (Book 2) and : The fall of Horus and the betrayal at Isstvan III. The First Heretic (Book 14)
: Given the vastness of the lore, it might be helpful to follow reading guides or timelines available online to ensure a coherent reading experience. horus heresy ebook collection 109
: Storing 60+ physical paperbacks requires multiple bookshelves. A digital collection fits entirely on a single e-reader, tablet, or smartphone.
For a using the 109 collection, follow this "Essential Arc" order:
| Series Component | Approx. Count | Description | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 54 | The core numbered novels and anthologies forming the primary story backbone. | | Siege of Terra (The Finale) | 10 | A direct continuation and the final miniseries depicting the climactic battle on Terra. | | Primarchs Series | 18+ | A series of individual novels each focused on one of the 20 original Space Marine Primarchs. | | Character Series | 4 | Books dedicated to key characters like Valdor, Luther, and Sigismund. | | Collected Novellas | 15+ | Standalone novellas (e.g., Promethean Sun , Aurelian ) often collected in anthologies. | | Essential Short Stories | 100+ | Hundreds of short stories, many essential to understanding character motivations and plot points. | The if you're completely new to Warhammer :
Why 109? The main numbered series ends with The Buried Dagger (Book 54). However, Black Library (Games Workshop’s publishing arm) released numerous side entries:
Reading the books exactly as they were released. This allows you to experience the lore evolution alongside the community, though it does jump between different galactic sectors frequently.
Explores what happened when Ultramar, Baal, and the Dark Angels were cut off from Terra, believing the Emperor had already fallen. Count | Description | | :--- | :---
These novels depict the initial shockwaves of Horus's betrayal. It's recommended to read them in publication order up to a point. 4. The Flight of the Eisenstein by James Swallow 5. Fulgrim by Graham McNeill 6. Legion by Dan Abnett 7. A Thousand Sons by Graham McNeill 8. Prospero Burns by Dan Abnett 9. The First Heretic by Aaron Dembski-Bowden 10. Know No Fear by Dan Abnett
Switching to an ebook format for a series as massive as the Horus Heresy offers several distinct advantages: