The 8th book (and final) from Dan Abnett is on the way for the Siege of Terra Series, but it will also end the Horus Heresy saga!
This seems like perfect timing as the new edition of Horus Heresy comes down the pipe, you can read basically anything you could want about the lore. Perfect to make your scenarios.
Dan Abnett sat down with Warhammer Community and talked about the insane 60+ book series detailing the Horus Heresy and leading up to the Siege of Terra. If you’ve been a fan of the series it’s somewhat sad to see it ending, but after this many books, it’s nice to have the closure!
Let’s hear what he has to say about the end of the series and what to expect! Be sure to click here for the latest special on Audiobooks that is happening right now to score free Black Library books!
Dan Abnett & the End of the Horus Heresy Siege of Terra Series
WarCom: Did you ever imagine while writing that first book that we would be here now with over 60 novels?
Dan: If you’d told me at the start it was going to take 17 years and 60-plus novels, I’d have laughed in your face and doubted I would still be there at the end. But now we’ve reached the final moments, which seem entirely reasonable and barely enough. I’m really proud of the work we’ve done. And the Horus Heresy has occupied part of my headspace for all that time, so I’m going to miss it when it’s over. If you can imagine thinking, “I always knew we’d do it” and “I can’t believe we’ve done it” at the same time, you’ll be close to my current mental state.
WarCom: Who have been your favourite characters to write and read?
Dan: Loken, obviously. No, Abaddon. And John Grammaticus. Also Sanguinius, and the Khan, and… actually, the more I write (and read), the more favourites I discover. I now love characters and Legions that held little interest for me to begin with. I wasn’t a particular fan, for example, of Space Wolves or Ultramarines at the start. Now I adore both. The more you engage with the material, the more compelling things become.
Take the White Scars, for instance. Early on, I had no particularly strong feelings about them. Then Chris really began to show their potential and I started to find them fascinating. That’s how the collaborative process is supposed to work, writers revealing ideas and inspiring each other. Even at this late stage, working on the final book, when you’d think there would be no surprises left, I have been shocked by how much of a favourite Malcador has become.
I suppose if I had to pick one character, both to write and to read, it would be Horus Lupercal. It’s his party after all. But Dorn and Valdor hold very special places in my affections too. And Oll, and Vulkan…
A Look at the Last Book
WarCom: Can you do the honours and give us a tiny hint at what might be to come?
Dan: The final book is called The End and the Death. Astute readers will know exactly where that phrase comes from (clue: he’s the one who walks beside you…). In some respects, you know what this book contains – a death (more than one, so get your hankies ready) and an ending. But I’ve thrown everything at it. It’s vast in scale, form, and ambition. It absolutely tells the story you expect and want. But it’s also packed with twists, surprises, jump-scares, call-backs to even the earliest novels, horror, huge action, and some revelations that may make your jaw drop. There are even a few jokes.
It’s heroic on a Warhammer scale, but also truly sad. It’s cosmic in scope, but also intensely personal. After 18 months of writing, with the amazing support of the editorial team and my fellow Heresy writers, it is – I hope – a fitting end to the series. It’s certainly the best ending I could deliver.
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