The Warhammer 40K franchise can be enjoyed in a plethora of ways – and for many, that’s reading the incredible stories of the grimdark future. So have a look through this list and pick out the one’s you’re interested in.
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The , by Dan Abnett, is a collection of the four novels and four short stories about Gregor Eisenhorn – Inquisitor of Ordo Xenos.
This series is incredibly renown in the Warhammer 40K reading community and is almost a must-read for any newcomers. The Eisenhorn Omnibus is a detective story and an interplanetary epic, encompassing everything that could be enjꦬoyed out of a Warhammer 40K product.
The Eisenhorn Omnibus is a large saga compressed into one huge book, so you’d better have your best chair to sit in whilst reading.
The , by Josh Reynolds, is a collection of thre𓂃e novels and three short stories that tell the twisted tale of Fabius Bile, a traitor and master genetic manipulator.
This omnibus is home to insidious tales and gruesome creatures – most of which are creations by Fabius Bile himself. Ironically, his quest for perfection leads him to sculpt monstrosities across the galaxy, from the Eye of Terror to the Dark City of Commorragh.
Yet again, the Fabius Bile Omnibus isᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚ an incredibly long story, so try to make yourself comf൲ortable when reading the malicious stories within.
, is a collection of the first three Ciaphas Cain sto♑ries to get you started with this plucky and sarcastic commissar.
A great shift in tone from all the other grimdark entries in this list, the Ciaphas Cain novels have a lighter, more action-packed tone than other Warhammer 40K stories. Due to the nature of these hilarious yet true-to-theme stories, many fans have recommended this series. 💟And where better to start than at the beggining.
Sandy Mitchell is still writing Ciaphas Cain stories, so there is plenty more greatness tওo come from our favorite commissar꧃.
The is a collection of the three Night Lords stories by Aaron Dembsku-Bowden. In this thrilling story, you’ll follow the traitor legion of the dreaded Night Lords as they seek revenge for the death of their primarch, Konrad Curze.
In their constant battling and stalking, a struggling warband must face off against the countless Imperium forces, as well as the forces of Aeldari from Craftworld Ulthwe. Their journey takes them to site of their💜 greatest defeat, where they must fight against impossible odds.
You must steel yourself if you are to ven🅷ture alongsiꦯde the Night Lords.
, an entry into the Space Marine Battles series written b🌺y Aaron Dembski-Bowden, follows the battle for Armageddon. The Space Marines against the Orks is a battle as old as time, although this story is sti✱ll thrilling and exciting.
You’ll follow the Black Templars as they defend Hive Helsreach from the Orks. Naturally, this will lead into a final stand with the fervent templars against the growing green horde.
If you enjoy Warhammer 40K for the epic battles, then Helsreach will certainly give you one.
Another entry into the Space Marine Battles series, , by G💛uy Hale♋y, takes a brutal space hulk as its stage.
Two Space Marine chapters, the Blood Drinkers and the Novamarines, face off aga꧒inst thousand of Genestealer cultists in the Death of Integrity space hulk. However, the Adeptus Mechꦦanicus send them on a secretive mission that sends them into the heart of the ship.
If you’re interested in seeing one of the very few times Genestealers are written about, then Death of Integrity will be a great read.
, by Nate Crowley, tells the story of Necron politics, pride, and revenge. All that is typically told about the necrons is that they’re mindless robotic zombies. However, the lords do retain some of their mental faculties, allowing for ambition and bitterness.
Necron Lord Oltyx was stripped of his title as heir to the Ithakas dynasty and exiled to a forgotten planet to wage an endless war against the Orks. Despite his dwindling garrison, Oltyx wishes for revenge against those who betrayed him. But a whole other horror is soon reveal🍌ed to him.
For a greater insight into the Necrons, as well as a great story, The Twice-Dead King: Ruin is waiting for you.
, by Peter Fehervari, tells a dark story that follows a tucked away order of the Adepta Sororitas (Sisters of Battle) that have dedicated themselves to understanding their founder’s twisted visions.
However, on their secluded doors soon come an Astra Militarum company reel🔜ing from conflict 🐼with an unknown xenos power, heralded by a Sister Hospitaler who turned her back on the order long ago.
For a mysterious and twisted plot following one of the coolest Imperium forces in Warhammer 40K, Requiem Infernal will provide.
, by Robert Rath, tells the millenia-long s🐻tory of two polarizing Necron leaders: Trazyn﷽ the Infinite and Orikan the Diviner.
In this colossal tale, Trazyn, a historical collector, and Orikan, a Chronomancer who can manipulate the future, have a feud that shapes the galaxy, ends civilizations, and changes e♐ach other. Despite their conflict, they ultimately dictate the future of the Necrons.
For a spanning story of Necron might and power, The Infinite and The Divine is surprisingly concise.
, by Dan Abnett, is a trilogy of stories t🦩hat tell the tale of another inquisitor, Inquisitor Gideon Ravenor.
Investigating a Chaos conspiracy, Ravenor and his followers are taken to extreme peril as they try to shut down the spread of evil. As they journey through space (and even time!), Ravenor൩ and co. never let up their secret war against the demonic forces 🌃of Chaos.
Both Ravenor’s greatest successes and failures will be on display for you to get lost in with Ravenor: The Omnibus.
With all of these incredible Warhammer 40K stories to dive into, all you need to do now ꧂is pick one to read first.
Published: Jun 22, 2024 10:42 am