The epic universe of Warhammer 40,000 is hugely popular right now. She found her development in films, computer and board games, in a series of books. Especially popular are books on the "universe of endless war." And although they were written by a variety of authors, they nevertheless have a certain sequence.
Warhammer Horus Heresy
This series tells about the distant future of mankind, where there is a "Great Crusade" to conquer the lost human colonies in space. It is led by the chosen son of the Emperor of Humanity - Horus, named by his father "Master of War". But it is here that the war of the gods and the great betrayal begins. In addition to him, the books in this series are also devoted to the adventures and battles of the primarchs of other legions during these events.
The Rise of Horus is the first book to be read. It tells the story of Horus, Primarch of the Luna Wolves Legion, and his journey to the pinnacle of power.
"False Gods" is the next book, which tells about the wound of Horus and the seduction of his soul by the Dark Gods, after which he rebelled against the Emperor.
Galaxy on Fire is a book about the attempt to pacify Horus' rebellion with loyal legions of Space Marines. A great battle will take place on the planet Isstvan 3, from which he will emerge victorious and begin a victorious march to Terra.
"Flight of the Eisenstein" - tells the story of a soldier of the Death Guard and his attempt to break through to Terra to inform the Emperor of Horus's betrayal.
Fulgrim. Images of Betrayal "- the book is dedicated to the transition of the Legion" Children of the Emperor "to the side of Horus and the capture of the soul of his primarch by the demon of Chaos.
"The Descent of Angels" - tells about the appearance of the "Dark Angels" legion.
"Legion" - the book is dedicated to the "Alpha Legion" and tells about its path to the side of the Heresy.
"Mechanicum" - tells about the split and war during the "Horus Heresy" on the world-forge Mars, inside the mysterious brotherhood "Adeptus Mechanicus".
Thousand Sons is a book about the legion of the same name, whose primarch tried to warn the Emperor about Horus's betrayal, and about his path to the Heresy.
"The First Heretic" - the book is dedicated to the legion of "Word Bearers" who were the first to fall under the rule of the Dark Gods and seduced the "Warmaster".
Butcher's Nails is a tale of madness that gripped the Primarch of the World Eaters and his transformation into a demonic being that sided with Horus.
These are not all the books in this series. New and new works are constantly being released, revealing the hitherto unknown sides of this large-scale cosmic epic.
Warhammer "Ultramarines"
This episode tells the story of the battles of warriors from the Order of the Ultramarines against Chaos and the Tyranids.
"Power vertical" is the first story from which the heroes' adventures begin.
"Warriors of Ultramar" is a story about the confrontation of the warriors of the world of Ultramar to the hordes of tyranids - a strange race that followed the biological path of development and devours any organic life.
"Black Sun" - the ultramarines lost in space find themselves in a demonic world, where the Iron Warriors legion rules and an eternal civil war is going on.
Warhammer "Iron Warriors"
"Iron Storm" is a prequel book that tells how the main anti-hero of the story "Black Sun" - Honshu - became one of the lords of the Iron Warriors.
"Iron Warrior" is a sequel to the book "Black Sun", in which Honshu captures the space fortress of the ultramarines and frees a powerful demon.
Warhammer "Gregor Eisenhorn"
In addition to those listed, there are lesser known Warhammer book series such as Space Wolf, Word Bearers, Night Lords, Ravenor, Ghosts of Gaunt or Dark Eldar.
The trilogy is dedicated to the struggle of Inquisitor Eisenhorn with heretics and followers of alien cults.
"Ordo Xenos" - the inquisitor is on a hunt for the legacy of an almost extinct alien race, in which he is opposed by the Chaos Space Marines.
"Ordo Malleus" is a story about Eisenhorn's confrontation with the dark forces on the planet Cadia.
"Ordo Hereticus" is a story about an inquisitor's hunt for a heretic who is trying to free an ancient demon.
