The long-awaited angels are close, and the cult must prepare for their coming.READ IT BECAUSEAcclaimed science fiction author Adrian Tchaikovsky's first full-length work for Black Library takes the form of Day of Ascension, in which the populace of the forge world of Morod grow weary of the backbreaking work and injustice of their lives. But how far will they go to achieve change?THE STORYOn the forge world of Morod, the machines never stop and the work never ends. The population toils in the mines and factoria to protect humanity from the monsters in the void, while the Adeptus Mechanicus enjoy lives of palatial comfort.Genetor Gammat Triskellian seeks to end this stagnant corruption. When he learns of a twisted congregation operating within the shadows, one which believes that the tech-priests are keeping people from their true salvation – a long-prophesied union with angels – he sees in them an opportunity to bring down Morod's masters and reclaim the world in the name of progress.But sometimes, the only hope for real change lies in the coming of monsters.

    Across 13 short stories by 10 different authors, discover the history, customs, and stories of 12 different successor Chapters, from famed warriors to unsung heroes.READ IT BECAUSEDiscover successor Chapters new and old within this anthology of short stories by some of Black Library's premier authors.DESCRIPTIONThe Space Marine Legions of old are dead, torn asunder in the wake of the Horus Heresy. In their place have risen a thousand Chapters, each unique, each carrying the legacy of their founders across the countless battlefields of the Imperium.The Flesh Tearers spill blood in a war of brutal attrition.The Emperor's Spears keep a tireless watch where their brothers have fallen.The Consecrators search the dark places for relics, artefacts of power from the noble past.The Crimson Fists vow, with bloodied hands, to become Dorn's glorious vanguard once more.These are the Imperium's bulwark against terror, the Emperor's Angels of Death. Forged from the genetic material of the demigod Primarchs, it is by the might of these Adeptus Astartes that the growing darkness of the galaxy is held at bay – for the Space Marines know no fear.CONTENTSExorcists: The Empty Place by Graham McNeillSoul Drinkers: The Phalangite Ascendancy by Ben CounterFlesh Tearers: Disgraced by Chris ForresterEmperor's Spears: The First Primaris by Aaron Dembski-BowdenCarcharodons: The Last Planet by Edoardo AlbertMortifactors: Legacy of Posul by Chris ForresterWolfspear: The Wolves of Raukos by Guy HaleyAngels Penitent: The Sins of My Brothers by Peter FehervariCrimson Fists: Patience Kills by Gary KlosterBlack Dragons: Bless the Curse by Callum DavisConsecrators: Living Relics by David GuymerIron Lords: Iron Watch by Callum DavisEmperor's Spears: Son of the Storm World by Aaron Dembski-Bowden