The Horus Heresy Saga: Horus Rising (English)

Through the eyes of the warriors of the XVI Legion, the novel explores a galaxy being brought into compliance under Imperial rule. At the heart of the story stands Horus, Warmaster of the Imperium and the Emperor’s most trusted son. Revered by his warriors and admired across countless worlds, he embodies the ambition and strength of a rapidly expanding empire.

As military victories accumulate and new frontiers are conquered, subtle cracks begin to appear beneath the surface. Political tensions, unexpected discoveries, and growing uncertainties gradually hint at the catastrophe to come. Dan Abnett masterfully lays the groundwork for one of the most important events in Warhammer history, introducing key characters and themes that resonate throughout the entire series.

Widely regarded as one of Black Library’s most celebrated novels, Horus Rising combines compelling storytelling, memorable characters, and rich world-building. This paperback edition offers an ideal opportunity to begin the Horus Heresy journey and experience the opening chapter of a saga that reshaped the galaxy forever.

• Warhammer: The Horus Heresy novel
• Title: Horus Rising
• Written by Dan Abnett
• Paperback edition
• Opening novel of The Horus Heresy series
• Set during the Great Crusade
• Features Horus and the XVI Legion
• A celebrated Black Library classic

The essential starting point for one of the most influential stories in Warhammer, revealing the first steps toward a conflict that would change the fate of the Imperium forever.