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The Eagle's Talon


John French - 2015
    In desperation, a covert team of Imperial Fists resort to seemingly unthinkable measures in order to regain the upper hand - but will their mission to seize the macro-transporter Eagle's Talon ensure victory, or merely spell doom for their loyal allies on the surface below?This audio recreates a tense boarding action via a series of linked 'found extracts' of Imperial Fists vox-communications. This unique take on the Black Library audio drama makes for a immersive and gripping listen.Performed by Annie Aldington, Sean Barrett, Luke Thompson and Saul ReichlinRunning time 39 minutesDirected by Samuel GunnMusic by Simon SlaterProduced by Heavy Entertainment for Black Library

The Long Night


Aaron Dembski-Bowden - 2014
    Jago Sevatarion, First Captain of the Night Lords, languishes in a gaol cell in the heart of Ultramar. Far from a spent force, the Night Lords must consider where their loyalties lie, and what path they will take in the days and months to come.Performed by Gareth Armstrong, Tim Bentinck, Jane Collingwood and Jonathan KeebleRunning time 42 minutesDirected by Samuel GunnMusic by Simon SlaterProduced by Heavy Entertainment for Black Library

Iron Corpses


David Annandale - 2015
    The bitter and vengeful Iron Warriors led entire divisions of tanks and war machines across the befouled plains, until the macro-transporter Eagle’s Talon plunged to the surface and ended a million lives in a heartbeat. Stranded upon some unnamed, toxic battlefield that now resembles nothing more than a graveyard of Titans, Warsmith Koparnos knows that he has precious little time left – will he find salvation amidst the dead god-machines, or quickly succumb to violent madness?A Chaos Space Marine hijacks a Titan! This is a race for survival where a Chaos Space Marine’s only hope is in the heart of a dying war machine. Seriously.Narrated by Sean BarrettPerformed by Saul Reichlin, Annie AldingtonDirected by Samuel GunnMusic by Simon SlaterProduced by Heavy EntertainmentRunning Time 39 Minutes 47 seconds

Garro: Burden of Duty


James Swallow - 2012
    Battle-captain Nathaniel Garro makes his way to the Imperial Fists’ mighty starfort Phalanx, seeking out another kindred soul for his elite band of warriors.

Censure


Nick Kyme - 2013
    Aeonid Thiel, previously an honoured sergeant of the Ultramarines, once again finds himself in trouble – pitted against the daemonic forces of the Word Bearers, he has no choice but to venture back to the ravaged surface and brave the deadly solar flares that have scoured all life from this world. With a lowly Imperial Army trooper as his only companion, it falls to him to drive the maniacal Dark Apostle Kurtha Sedd and his warband from the overrun XIII Legion stronghold.A Horus Heresy audio drama. Approximate running time 75 mins. Produced by Heavy Entertainment for Black Library.Directed by Samuel Gunn.Music specially composed by Simon Slater.Performed by Gareth Armstrong, Seán Barrett, Martyn Ellis, Chris Farirbank and David Timson.

The Purge


Anthony Reynolds - 2014
    As the fighting draws out into a programme of extermination, embittered commander Sor Talgron begins to question his part in Lorgar’s grander scheme – for one who stood beside primarchs and high lords in the grand halls of the Imperial Palace, what glory can there now be in punishing Guilliman’s upstart sons? But the price of doubt is known all too well, and if the Word Bearers are ever to return to Terra in triumph then they must purge the last remnants of such unbelief from the face of the galaxy...

The Sigillite


Chris Wraight - 2013
    In his place stands Malcador – legendary Sigillite, First Lord of Terra and regent to the throne, and now arguably the single most powerful man in the entire galaxy. Imperial Army officer Hasani Sabbyat is seconded to Malcador’s command for a secret mission into the wastelands of Gyptus, and along the way he learns the truth behind the Heresy and a great deal more about the destiny of mankind. Where do Malcador’s true loyalties lie?

The Iron Within


Rob Sanders - 2011
    But one of their number remains loyal to the Emperor, and battle is joined on the fortress-world.READ IT BECAUSELoyalist traitors! Iron Warriors battle Iron Warriors, and Barbaras Dantioch, a very important character in the Horus Heresy, is introduced.THE STORYYears ago, the Iron Warriors left Barabaras Dantioch, a crippled warsmith, on the world of Lesser Damantyne. Now, having declared their allegiance to the traitor Horus, they have returned. As the planet's garrison prepares for war, Dantioch must choose between loyalty to his legion or to the Emperor.This story is also available in Age of Darkness, book XVI of the Horus Heresy series.

The Seventh Serpent


Graham McNeill - 2014
    Who but the legendary Iron Hands warleader Shadrak Meduson would dare to make such a bold move...?The Seventh Serpent is a brand new Horus Heresy book from Graham McNeill, author of False Gods, Angel Exterminatus and the New York Times bestselling novel A Thousand Sons.The story of The Seventh Serpent features the sons of Alpharius in battle against the Shattered Legions of the Iron Hands, Raven Guard and Salamanders. Expect intrigue and action in equal measure as the Alpha Legion take to the field in force.Limited to 4000 copies worldwide.

Hunter's Moon


Guy Haley - 2014
    but would they be capable of carrying out a death sentence upon one of the Emperor’s own sons? Now, a stolen Alpha Legion dropship crashes on the primitive oceanic world of Pelago, bringing news of a terrible war that has erupted out among the stars. Will the pursuing traitors, thirsty for vengeance, reach the lone survivor before his own battle-brothers can?A Horus Heresy audio drama written by Guy Haley.Running time approx 35 mins.

Horus Rising


Dan Abnett - 2006
    His dream for humanity nearly accomplished, the emperor hands over the reins of power to his warmaster, Horus, and heads back to Terra. But is Horus strong enough to control his fellow commanders and continue the emperor's grand design?

Ravenlord


Gav Thorpe - 2014
    But after an unexpected reunion with a fellow survivor of Isstvan V, the Raven Guard learn of the prison colony of Carandiru and realise that they must face the ghosts of their past on Deliverance if they are to prevail.This brand new novella by Gav Thorpe goes on sale on Friday 2nd May, in a strictly limited edition of only 4,000 copies worldwide. Each copy will be signed by Gav, and individually numbered. This edition features a lavish, printed hardcover under the dust jacket, and also contains an exclusive colour section with additional background text and artwork to enhance your enjoyment of the story.

Dead in the Water


Sandy Mitchell - 2011
    But when he is sent to a river-world, he must deal with a dangerous enemy, an enemy whose true identity remains unknown. As his vessel traverses the straits of the planet, Cain must uncover the face of this new foe so that he can understand and escape it. Caught in the enemy crossfire, the commissar has no place to run, and his nerve will be tested to the very limits.

Labyrinth of Sorrows


George Mann - 2012
    Far from the front lines, Space Marines of the Brazen Minotaurs infiltrate an ancient temple-tomb, seeking an artefact sacred to their Chapter... one that could turn the tide of battle in the Imperium’s favour. But they are not the first to enter the tomb – as the Space Marines race to seize their prize, they are watched from the shadows. Are the mysterious Raven Guard there to help the Brazen Minotaurs, or to destroy them?

Dredge Runners


Alec Worley - 2020
    Clodde is an ogryn, a brute with a core of decency and a desire for a better life. Two abhuman deserters turned thieves, at large in the monolithic city of Varangantua, where only the tough or the ruthless survive. Having landed in debt to a savage crime lord, Baggit and Clodde end up in the crosshairs of the meanest, most puritanical sanctioner in the city. Caught between two powerful enemies, and with innocent lives at stake, the unlikely companions must think fast and hustle hard before death points a las-pistol in their direction…