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2021

The Twice-dead King: Ruin


Nate Crowley - 2021
    For the Necron Lord Oltyx, the Ithakas dynasty was his by right, but the machinations of the court see him stripped of his position and exiled to a forgotten world.READ IT BECAUSESee the struggles of the Necron court through their own eyes, and discover the lengths one Lord will go to for the status they desire.THE STORYExiled to the miserable world of Sedh, the disgraced Necron Lord Oltyx is consumed with bitterness. Once heir to the throne of a dynasty, he now commands nothing but a dwindling garrison of warriors, in a never-ending struggle against Ork invaders. Oltyx can think of nothing but the prospect of vengeance against his betrayers, and the reclamation of his birthright. But the Orks are merely the harbingers of a truly unstoppable force. Unless Oltyx acts to save his dynasty, revenge will win him only ashes. And so he must return to the crownworld, and to the heart of the very court which cast him out. But what awaits there is a horror more profound than any invader, whose roots are tangled with the dark origins of the Necrons themselves.

Steel Tread


Andy Clark - 2021
    This new series from Black Library will explore some of their regiments.On the war-torn world of Croatoas, the armies of the Astra Militarum do battle with the twisted servants of the Ruinous Powers. Against the backdrop of this increasingly desperate conflict, tanker Hadeya Etsul finds herself consolidated into a Cadian regiment, and placed in command of the Leman Russ Demolisher Steel Tread. Haunted by nightmares, surrounded by a dysfunctional crew and striving to find her place amidst a proud and insular regiment with a culture so different from her own, Etsul must guide her crew to victory. But, as her regiment rolls out beneath the poisonous light of the Great Rift to join a death-or-glory offensive, the crew of Steel Tread are about to face the fight of their lives. If they cannot learn to work as one, how can they hope to survive?

Grim Repast


Marc Collins - 2021
    Warring families, corrupt officials, and a monstrous hunger stalk these streets, and Drask must overcome his own inner agonies to bring justice to the tormented city.READ IT BECAUSESee the world of the 41st Millennium from street level in this grisly crime drama that shines a light on what life is like in the Imperium's rancid underbelly.THE STORY“This city eats men…”Quillon Drask is a haunted man, wrestling with the daemons of his past. With a reputation that draws only the strangest cases, he is intimately familiar with the malevolent underbelly of Varangantua. Yet nothing that has gone before could have prepared the probator for the horrors which now blight the district of Polaris.Faced with a savage crime with frightening implications, Drask is thrust into a game of corruption and conspiracy, warring families, and blasphemous revelations. Only by mastering the bitter lessons of his career and his own tortured insight can Drask hope to bring the perpetrators to justice, and curb the monstrous hunger which stalks the city.

Sanction and Sin


Danie WareJonathan D. Beer - 2021
    Within it, some of the most treacherous criminals in the whole Imperium make their living. Standing up for the law are the Enforcers, though many of them are as immoral as the criminals they oppose.READ IT BECAUSEThese stories investigate what it means to fall on either side of the law in the choking bureaucracy of the Imperium.DESCRIPTIONThe colossal city of Varangantua sprawls across the surface of Alecto like a dying beast, its innard crawling with some of the most insidious criminals the Imperium has to offer. From vast syndicates to small-time gangas and secretive cults, the city's labyrinthine districts are the perfect breeding ground for all manner of illicit enterprise. The Enforcers of Varangantua are all that stand in the way of total lawlessness, and many of these are as corrupt as the gangers they oppose, knowing no language but violence.This anthology collects together tales of law, sin, and morality from much-loved authors, including Mike Brookes, Denny Flowers, Danie Ware, Darius Hinks, and more.CONTENTSUp in Arms by Mike BrooksBracelet of Bones by Danie WareBlood Ballot by J S CollyerBitter Harvest by Denny FlowersUnnatural Causes by Jude ReidvLoose Ends by Darius HinksConfessions of Fire by Gary KlosterThe Siege of Ismyr by Victoria HaywardService by Jonathan D Beer

The Vincula Insurgency: Ghost Dossier 1


Dan Abnett - 2021
    However, something is stalking them through the streets, and soon the Ghosts will learn dark secrets about themselves that will echo through their history.

Broken City


Chris Wraight - 2021
    Start with the novella Bleedout, and finish up with six short stories from a variety of Black Library authors, both old and new.READ IT BECAUSESee the Imperium of Mankind from a different perspective, as luckless and desperate citizens do what they must to survive, and those with power cling to their privilege by any means necessary.DESCRIPTIONVarangantua is broken.Vast, ancient, and crumbling, the city is a breeding ground for crime and corruption. Gangs and criminal cabals rule over massive, lawless territories, and many who claim to enforce the Law are complicit in allowing this rot to spread. The labyrinthine bureaucracy of the Imperium strangles those few idealists who seek to bring order. All the while, deadly, forgotten things lurk in the dark corners of Varangantua’s decaying districts, just waiting to be unearthed…CONTENTSBleedout by Robert RathThe Verdant Sun by Gary KlosterSanctioner by Chris WraightOld Instincts by Jonathan D BeerRites of Binding by Gareth HanrahanNo Third Chance by Noah NguyenExtended Family by J C Stearns

Fire Made Flesh


Denny Flowers - 2021
    Dark secrets lurk in its shadows – forbidden archeotech, twisted creatures that feast on flesh, and an insidious rage afflicts all who dwell inside its confines. As madness and violence erupt within the fallen dome, the legacy of Periculus threatens not only to consume the underhive, but ultimately Hive Primus itself.

Sons of Sanguinius: A Blood Angels Omnibus


Guy Haley - 2021
    Yet a darkness lurks at their heart. In this omnibus, discover some of the sinister secrets of Sanguinius' sons across three novels, two novellas, and a host of short stories.READ IT BECAUSEThis mammoth omnibus contains more than 20 tales of the Blood Angels and Flesh Tearers. Seven different authors give their perspectives on these flawed heroes, providing you with a rounded and nuanced portrait of Sanguinius' sons.DESCRIPTIONThe Blood Angels and their brother Chapters are amongst the Imperium’s most dedicated defenders, scions of the Emperor’s most beloved primarch. But all the sons of Sanguinius harbour a dark secret… twin curses that threaten to strip them of their sanity and turn them into blood-crazed killers.Wage war alongside Lemartes, macabre warden of lost souls. Gather behind Chapter Master Amit of the Flesh Tearers, bloody and wrathful. Stand with Mephiston, Lord of Death, conqueror of the Black Rage. Bear witness to some of the greatest battles of the Blood Angels and their Successor Chapters, as they fight the enemies of the Imperium and their own dark urges.CONTENTSFlesh Tearers by Andy Smillie (consists of the novellas Flesh of Cretacia, Sons of Wrath, and Trial By Blood)A Son's Burden by Andy SmillieDeath of Integrity by Guy HaleyThe Rite of Holos by Guy HaleyLemartes by David AnnandaleSin of Damnation by Gav ThorpeSanguis Irae by Gav ThorpeMephiston: Lord of Death by David AnnandaleEclipse of Hope by David AnnandaleHeart of Rage by James SwallowCrimson Night by James SwallowThe Fury by James SwallowHonours by James SwallowThe Chalice by Chris WraightThe Blooding by Rachel HarrisonHonour and Wrath by David AnnandaleEternal by Dan AbnettThe Sanguinor: Exemplar of the Host by James SwallowDante: Lord of the Host by James Swallow

Necromunda: House of Shadows


Games Workshop - 2021
    This tome contains more lore and deeper background on this mysterious clan than we’ve ever seen before, plus fresh ways to play your Delaque gangs.

Road Rage


Mike Brooks - 2021
    Now, in the aftermath, on a different world, Blackhawk's clanmates are feeling rebellious.Ufthak knows the best way to get the Speed Freeks back on side is with a race, but things go awry when a Drukhari raiding force turn up to crash the party.READ IT BECAUSEOrks iz best, and a fast-paced showdown between greenskins and the Drukhari is sure to sate your desire for fast-paced action in the 41st Millennium.

Mad Dok


Nate Crowley - 2021
    He's done it before, and for the sake of all ork-kind, he must do it again.READ IT BECAUSEThis is an opportunity to get a closer look at the build up to an event that rocked the entire galaxy – the return of Ghazghkull Thraka.

Necromunda: House of Faith


Games Workshop - 2021
    This tome delves further into the background of House Cawdor than we’ve seen before, introduces new ways to play Cawdor gangs, and looks at their relationship with the outlaws known as Redemptionists.

Codex Supplement: Dark Angels


Games Workshop - 2021
    Working in concert, the formations of the Dark Angels are devastating in battle. Yet behind their devotion to the Imperium lies a shadowy obsession. Haunted by their past, the Dark Angels and their successors – known collectively as the Unforgiven – wage a secret war for redemption, a millennia-long crusade of vengeance that will either lead to their final atonement… or eternal damnation.Inside this 80-page hardback codex supplement, you'll find everything you need to hunt the Fallen with your Dark Angels, plus thrilling lore and art to inspire your own collection.Inside this book, you'll find:- The history of the Dark Angels, exploring their glorious rise and tragic fall, and the secretive hunt that has driven them for ten thousand years- A detailed description of Chapter organisation and iconography- A Dark Angels bestiary with background details for every unit and Character featured- A showcase of stunningly painted Citadel miniatures- Rules for units that are only available to the Dark Angels Chapter and their successors – including 23 datasheets- Stratagems, the Interromancy psychic discipline, Relics, and optional secondary objectives that define the ways that the Dark Angels wage war- Bespoke Crusade rules providing new Agendas, Requisitions, Battle Traits, Honorifics, and Crusade Relics for the Dark Angels, as well as rules for hunting the Fallen- And more!You will need a copy of Codex: Space Marines and the Warhammer 40,000 rulebook to use the rules included in this codex supplement.

The Place of Pain and Healing


Justin D. Hill - 2021
    Follow her recovery as she gets to grips with the loss of her home world and the notion that, while Cadia itself is gone, she remains.READ IT BECAUSEHerein lies an opportunity to lean about a formative moment in the life of a bonafide hero of the Imperium.

Volpone Glory (Warhammer 40,000)


Nick Kyme - 2021
    Their ranks are filled with proud and arrogant soldiers who come from the noble families of Volpone, earning them the name "Bluebloods" among the Astra Militarum. Nick Kyme breathes life and humility into the members of this otherwise supercilious regiment as they battle against impossible odds.THE STORYAs war rages across the Sabbat Worlds, the Volpone Bluebloods are sent to Gnostes at the head of a massive Imperial host. Tasked with the liberation of the Agria island chain from the entrenched Blood Pact, the haughty soldiers of the Volpone find their mettle sorely tested in a brutal meat grinder. After a punishing setback threatens to derail the campaign, an unlikely champion rises through the ranks and victory once again seems possible. But the propaganda of war is a fickle beast, and the Archenemy are cultivating a plot the Imperium can scarcely fathom. Through glory and honour, the Volpone are desperate to prevail, but can they endure the rigours of the bloodiest campaign in their vaunted history and come out the other side intact?