THE HORUS HERESY SAGA: HORUS RISING (HB)
Every galaxy-spanning disaster has to start somewhere. In Warhammer 40,000, it starts with Horus Rising, the novel that launches the legendary Horus Heresy saga. This is the moment when the Imperium stands at the height of its power, when the Emperorâs dream seems unstoppable, and when humanityâs greatest champion still believes in the future he is helping to build.
Anyone who knows the setting also knows how badly this all goes.
The Story
It is the 31st Millennium, and the Imperium of Man is expanding across the galaxy during the Great Crusade. Led by the immortal Emperor and his genetically engineered Space Marine Legions, humanity is reclaiming lost worlds and bringing order to the stars.
But victory appears close at hand.
The Emperor withdraws from the front lines of the Crusade and returns to Terra, placing command of the Imperiumâs vast military forces in the hands of his most trusted son, Horus, newly elevated to the title of Warmaster.
Horus is beloved by his warriors and respected by his fellow primarchs, yet the burden of command is immense. As the Crusade continues, strange events begin to unfold. Political tensions, hidden forces, and subtle manipulations begin to cast shadows over what should be the Imperiumâs greatest triumph.
The question soon becomes unavoidable. Can Horus remain the Emperorâs loyal champion, or will the seeds of rebellion begin to grow among the Emperorâs sons?
Horus Rising is the opening chapter of the Horus Heresy, the devastating galactic civil war that will reshape the fate of humanity and lead directly into the grim darkness of Warhammer 40,000.
Written by Dan Abnett, one of Black Libraryâs most celebrated authors, this novel introduces the characters, conflicts, and ideals that will define the entire saga.
Why Add Horus Rising to Your Collection?
Horus Rising is the essential starting point for the Horus Heresy series. It introduces readers to the Great Crusade at its peak, the Space Marine Legions before the civil war, and the legendary figures who will shape the fate of the Imperium.
For fans of Warhammer 40,000 lore, this novel is a cornerstone of the setting and the beginning of one of the most influential storylines in the entire Warhammer universe.
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