The Warhammer 40,000 universe is one of the largest fictional kingdoms in existence. People devote their entire lives to this hellish fictional universe and still don’t know everything. This can make getting into Warhammer 40,000 intimidating, because even if you like the look of a Space Marine, or want to get into it because you have friends who do it, you might not know not where to start. Well, look no further because we’ve found ten Books that can help you tell your servants from your skitarii.
Horus Rising – Dan Abnett
It’s because of this book that I went from being someone interested in Warhammer to becoming a full-fledged fan, but it might not be the same for you. Dan Abnett’s introduction to the Horus Heresy takes place 10,000 years before the current events of Warhammer 40,000, but it’s the defining event of the Imperium, so you’ll probably want to know a little about it more. There’s more to the Heresy than this one book, far from it, and you need to read False Gods and Galaxy in Flames to really start talking about the Heresy, but it’s a great introduction to the world Space Marines. The fatherly relationship with their Primarch, the brotherly relationship between them, and it develops them as characters beyond faceless killing machines.
Soul Hunter – Aaron Dembski-Bowden
This is more of a recommendation for Dembski-Bowden’s Night Lords trilogy than just a nod to Soul Hunter, as these three books are often considered the best Chaos-centric novels. This is due in part to the Night Lords themselves, who remain an edgelord’s best friend and one of the most interesting legions to betray the Emperor all those years ago. If you’ve read up to Galaxy in Flames and are wondering how some Space Marines can turn against the golden goose that is the Emperor, you might want to venture into the Lords trilogy of the Night.
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Outgunned – Denny Flowers
Moving from Space Marines to the high-flying Aeronautica Imperialis, Outgunned is certainly more niche-focused than the Horus Heresy conflict sweeping the galaxy, but that’s often where the Warhammer 40,000 books are the best. Lucille von Shard is one of the newer characters in Warhammer 40,000, and while The Trial of Lucille Von Shard is technically the beginning of her story, Outgunned serves as a great introduction on its own, while also providing you with some interesting information about the propaganda machine of the Imperium.
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Cadia’s Shot – Robert Rath
If you’re just looking to get swept up in the impossible scale of Warhammer 40,000, few events are better than Cadia’s Fall. In what turns out to be one of the most significant events in Warhammer 40,000 history, Abaddon the Despoiler, who is actually the leader of the forces of Chaos in the present day, has committed all his forces to the destruction of Cadia, one of the most important worlds the Imperium possesses. In this epic conflict, you’ll find many named characters on both sides facing off in what truly feels like a battle where the fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance.
-The infinite and the divine – Robert Rath
We’re leaving the Imperium behind for a moment, because while they’re the easiest faction to target when browsing the Black Library, there are plenty of other factions and species in the galaxy. The Infinite and the Divine is another novel by Robert Rath, centered on two Necron characters: Trazyn the Infinite and Orikan the Divine. These two have a rivalry that spans millennia, and while they are each a match for Warhammer’s strongest characters, they prefer to use their powers to build their personal collections. Collections of what, you ask? Well, anything and everything.
Brutal Kunnin’ – Mike Brooks
In Warhammer 40,000, no one has more fun than an Ork. They were born to fight, and that is largely what the setting revolves around. However, this can make them a little tricky for writing a novel. But not if your name is Mike Brooks, because this author has written a series of brilliant books about the Orks from their point of view, showing an understanding of an alien race that grows with each page like the mushrooms whose Orks are done. If you’re a fan of big, green cockney killing machines, there’s not much better than Brutal Kunnin’ and its sequels Warboss and Da Big Dakka.
Dark Imperium – Guy Haley
2017’s Dark Imperium had a lot of work to do. Haley is here responsible for laying a lot of groundwork for the new Primaris Space Marines as well as the return of Primarch Roboute Guilleman, and although at times this book can feel like doing work for the universe more than telling a story , the trilogy as a whole quickly finds its feet and serves as an excellent read. If you’re wondering why some Space Marines look different from others, and why the return of a Primarch is an important event, then you might want to read the Dark Imperium books.
Heroes of the Imperium – Sandy Mitchell
Many people talk about the Ciaphas Cain novels as if they were a parody, as they may take a lighter look at the events of Warhammer 40,000, but that would be a disservice to the excellent story that they contain. Ciaphas Cain’s tales of daring make you smile and laugh, but the character has built himself up over the years to become one of Warhammer’s best and a prime choice for the upcoming live-action Warhammer 40,000 series. ‘Amazon.
The First and Only – Dan Abnett
Although the stories of Ciaphas Cain and Gaunt’s Ghosts both focus on the Imperial Guard – which is essentially the base of the Imperium’s troops – they have very different approaches and focuses. If you’re not a fan of Ciaphas Cain’s tone, Gaunt’s Ghosts might be for you, as it focuses on trench warfare, deception, and a small force hoping to find a way to survive in the dark recesses of the land enemy.
Xenos – Dan Abnett
Far from the dirt and blood of the battlefields, another war rages in the Imperium, that of the Inquisition against the internal threats that weigh on humanity in the distant future. If you’re wondering how a society like the Imperium works, Xenos and Eisenhorn’s books are a great introduction. The best way to approach Warhammer 40,000 is to do it little by little, slowly discovering the universe through a specific part of it. You shouldn’t be surprised to find Dan Abnett here, because honestly, any book by him will serve as both a great novel and a great Warhammer 40,000 story.
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