The Horus Heresy Books in Order
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Set in the 31st millennium, the Imperium of Man is at the height of its power under the rule of the Immortal Emperor, who entrusts the Great Crusade to his favored son, Horus, elevated to the position of Warmaster. The series centers on the escalating tensions within the Imperium's ruling elite, culminating in a civil war that threatens to destroy humanity's future. The recurring focus is on the fall of Horus, the Emperor's most trusted son, and the resulting conflict that reshapes the galaxy.
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Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.
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False Gods (2006) by Graham McNeill is a novel in The Horus Heresy series that chronicles the pivotal events leading to the Warmaster Horus's fall to…
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2006 · Ben Counter
Galaxy in Flames by Ben Counter is a novel in the Horus Heresy series that chronicles the Warmaster Horus's descent into madness and his secret…
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The Flight of the Eisenstein (2007) by James Swallow is a novel that follows the eponymous space frigate of the Death Guard 14th Legion, which…
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2007 · Graham McNeill
Fulgrim (2007) by Graham McNeill is a novel in the Horus Heresy series that centers on the Primarch Fulgrim and his Legion, the Emperor's Children,…
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2008 · Ben Counter
Battle for the Abyss by Ben Counter is a novel in the Horus Heresy series that centers on the lead-up to a Traitor invasion of Ultramar, the home…
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2008 · Graham McNeill
Mechanicum (2008) by Graham McNeill is a novel that centers on the Mechanicum, a machine-worshipping technocratic cult based on Mars, serving as the…
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2009 · Mike Lee
Fallen Angels (2009) by Mike Lee is a novel set within the Warhammer 40,000 universe that follows two concurrent storylines during the period leading…
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2010 · Graham McNeill
A Thousand Sons (2010) by Graham McNeill is a novel that chronicles the story of Primarch Magnus and the 15th Space Marine Legion, the Thousand Sons,…
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2010 · James Swallow
Nemesis (2010) by James Swallow is a novel set approximately two years after the events on Isstvan V, focusing on covert operations during the Horus…
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2010 · Aaron Dembski-Bowden
The First Heretic by Aaron Dembski-Bowden recounts the fall of Primarch Lorgar and the 17th Space Marine Legion, the Word Bearers, to Chaos. It…
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2011 · Dan Abnett
Prospero Burns by Dan Abnett is a novel set more than a century before the Horus Heresy, told from the perspective of Kasper Hawser, a former Terran…
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2012 · James Swallow
Fear to Tread by James Swallow is a novel in the Horus Heresy series that centers on the Blood Angels Space Marine Legion and their Primarch…
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2012 · Aaron Dembski-Bowden
Betrayer (2012) by Aaron Dembski-Bowden is a novel in The Horus Heresy series that presents the Shadow Crusade in the Ultramar theatre from the…
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2013 · Nick Kyme
Vulkan Lives is a novel in the Horus Heresy series that centers on the Primarch Vulkan, detailing his experiences after being captured by his brother…
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2014 · David Annandale
The Damnation of Pythos is a novel in the Horus Heresy series that follows remnants of the Shattered Legions—Iron Hands, Raven Guard, and…
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2015 · Nick Kyme
Deathfire by Nick Kyme is a novel set within the Warhammer 40,000 universe, specifically during the Horus Heresy. It follows the Salamanders Space…
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2016 · Guy Haley
The book "Pharos" by Guy Haley is a novel within the Warhammer 40,000 universe, focusing on the events surrounding the Mount Pharos on the planet…
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2016 · Gavin Thorpe
Angels of Caliban tells the story of the Primarch Rogal Dorn's brother, the Lion, as he hunts for his lost brother, Primarch Konrad Curze of the…
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2017 · James Swallow
The book Garro by James Swallow is a connected anthology of short stories that focuses on the character Nathaniel Garro following the events of The…
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2017 · Nick Kyme
Old Earth is a novel in the Horus Heresy series by Nick Kyme that follows the resurrected Vulkan as he departs from his homeworld and legion to…
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2018 · Guy Haley
The book Wolfsbane by Guy Haley is set during the Horus Heresy, focusing on the events surrounding the conquest of the Beta Garmon system. It details…
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2018 · Guy Haley
Titandeath by Guy Haley is a novel set within the Horus Heresy series that focuses on the conflict within the Beta-Garmon Cluster, known as the Gate…
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2019 · James Swallow
The Buried Dagger is a novel set immediately before the Siege of Terra, focusing on the Death Guard Legion and their Primarch Mortarion. It is…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Horus Heresy books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “Horus Rising”.
How many books are in the The Horus Heresy series?
We list 34 books by Graham McNeill , published between 2006–2019.
Where can I buy the The Horus Heresy books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.