The latest Black Library releases focus on Space Wolves, Daughters of Khaine, and Malus Darkblade all headlining the lore side of things this week.
Keep tabs on your favorite factions and characters from the worlds of Warhammer with the latest new release titles.
The Helwinter Gate (HB)
Isolated.
Alone.
Járnhamar Pack are forced to flee from the judgement of their own Chapter aboard a stolen voidship, amid an Imperium descending into total war. Still pursuing vengeances for old wrongs, these Space Wolves hunt the ruins of worlds in search of an enemy who remains stubbornly hidden. Yet as the perilous journey unfolds, the Pack learn their nemesis is not the only threat to their survival. They must also contend with the uncertain path chartered by one of their own, whose strange and unsanctioned powers continue to grow.
Their ultimate goal of a return to Fenris – with their honour restored and oaths re-sworn – becomes steadily more elusive. As the Imperium’s borders crumble and the long-prophecised onslaught of the Archenemy begins, Járnhamar Pack must race to uncover the truth of an ancient betrayal and halt its horror from coming to pass, lest everything they have ever fought for be destroyed in the coming storm.
Written by Chris Wraight
Covens of Blood (PB)
Rising from the gloom-shrouded cults of Ulgu, the empire of the Daughters of Khaine now dominates the Realm of Shadow. These matriarchal witch-aelves are graceful masters of death who revel in spilling blood, and whose opposition to Chaos borders on mania. Proud governors of their own ruthless agendas, it is their devotion to Khaine, the ancient aelven god of murder, the Daughters seek to prove above all, and alongside it, the favour of his High Priestess, Morathi. To this end, a Khainite would bleed the realms dry in dedication to her cause.
This portmanteau novel weaves together three brutal tales, each telling of a witch-aelf burdened by an impossible task: Trisethni of the Khailebron sect, Nepenora of the Kharumathi, and Vahis of the Draichi Ganeth. Whether by poisoned chalice, enchanted blade or razored whip-lash, these murderesses honour Khaine with gifts of slaughter to rival even their hag queens’. But faced with their most arduous trials yet, will remarkable skill in the art of war be enough to save them?
Written by Anna Stephens, Liane Merciel, and Jamie Crisalli
Chronicles of Malus Darkblade: Volume 1 (PB)
Murderer, betrayer, warrior beyond compare – explore the story of Malus Darkblade in this gripping omnibus.
DESCRIPTION
This volume tells of Malus’ quest to find the first three artefacts, pitting him against monsters, magic, and even his own kin in these magnificent tales of dark fantasy.
This anthology includes three novels and one short story.
Written by C L Werner, Dan Abnett, and Mike Lee
CONTENTS
The Blood Price by C L Werner
The Daemon’s Curse by Dan Abnett and Mike Lee
Bloodstorm by Dan Abnett and Mike Lee
Reaper of Souls by Dan Abnett and Mike Lee
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