The galactic civil war that changed the universe forever starts here.
After centuries of reclaiming the stars, the human Imperium is at the absolute peak of its power. Having achieved his grand vision of uniting humanity across the galaxy, the Immortal Emperor decides to step down from the front lines. He returns to Earth (Terra), leaving the final stages of his Great Crusade in the hands of his most trusted, brilliant, and favored son: Horus.
But as Horus is promoted to Warmaster, a devastating question looms: Can he carry out his father's grand design, or will this ultimate promotion plant the seeds of jealousy and betrayal among his superhuman brothers?
Why New Readers Love This Book:
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The Perfect Starting Point: You don’t need to know decades of lore to dive in. This is the official Chapter 1 of Warhammer's most famous epic storyline.
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Witness the Legends: See Horus not as the villain of galactic history, but as humanity's greatest hero, champion, and idealistic leader—right before it all goes tragically wrong.
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Masterful Storytelling: Written by Dan Abnett, one of Warhammer’s most celebrated and beginner-friendly sci-fi authors.
Product Details
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Series: The Horus Heresy (Book 1)
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Author: Dan Abnett
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Setting: The 31st Millennium—a golden age of discovery, massive legion armies, and interstellar empires on the brink of a galactic civil war.
What is the Horus Heresy? It is the ultimate prequel saga to modern Warhammer. If you want to understand why the universe is the way it is today, this book lays the groundwork by showing you the golden age that fell into absolute darkness.
