Welcome to the future. If you love action-packed Warhammer fiction, you’re in exactly the right place – you’re about to discover many of the awesome new books that are on their way next year! Without further ado, let’s hand you over to our hosts, Adam and Wade. We've embedded the stream below, but if it isn't showing, you can enable cookies and refresh the page or simply watch along live on Twitch.
Well, that was quite the show – exclusive reveals, interviews, new miniatures, and more. Here are the two stars of the Black Library Celebration 2022, Fafnir Rann and Dominion Zephon, up close and personal.
You can learn more about these heroes from the pages of the Siege of Terra series in our dedicated article on the subject. Let’s kick things off here with Black Library stalwart Nick Kyme, who discusses the books that will be released as part of the Celebration 2022.
Thanks, Nick – quite the feast of new novels. We can now reveal the covers and blurbs – first up is David Guymer’s tale Kragnos, Avatar of Destruction.
With the return of the God of Earthquakes, the Realm of Beasts is in for some seismic upheaval in more ways than one.
Next up, Dan Abnett’s seminal Eisenhorn series returns with a gorgeous special new edition of Xenos.
If you enjoy reading about the gritty underbelly of the Imperium, and how forces within and without seek to manipulate things to their will behind the scenes, you’ll love this book, which kicks off the story of Inquisitor Eisenhorn. Does he bend the rules to do what’s ultimately right, or is he little more than a dangerous radical? You decide.
Every fan of Warhammer 40,000 has heard of the First Founding Chapters such as the Ultramarines, Blood Angels, and Imperial Fists, but with this anthology, The Successors get their time to shine.
From storied successors including the Crimson Fists and Flesh Tearers to lesser-known Chapters like the Emperor’s Spears and Consecrators, you’ll be spoilt for no-holds-barred Adeptus Astartes action.
The fourth instalment of the Siege of Terra series, Saturnine, is coming soon in paperback, and it sees the fighting escalate to new heights across the perimeter of the Emperor’s Palace.
What’s more, you can keep track of where all the action takes place with a map focusing on the Battle of Lion’s Gate space port, wrapped in vinyl for an opulent feel and stunning presentation.
It’s a true artefact of the conflict – with this map unfurled on your desk, you’ll feel like Rogal Dorn himself as he strives against the odds to oversee an impossible defence.
We’ve also got two Reader’s Choice books up for reprint, Witch Hunter and Cadian Blood, as well as the hardback of Astorath: Angel of Mercy – available for the first time since its release as a super-special edition last Christmas.
It’s time to hand you over to John French, who penned the saga of one of the Horus Heresy’s most legendary – and enigmatic – warriors.
Thanks, John. Sigismund: The Eternal Crusader will reveal everything there is to know about the stoic First Captain of the Imperial Fists and will be available as a limited edition hardback as part of the Black Library Celebration 2022.
Sticking with the Age of Darkness, we also caught up with Neil Roberts, whose stunning illustrations have graced the covers of many of the novels in The Horus Heresy and Siege of Terra series.
Cheers, Neil. As an added treat, Neil’s recently been hard at work on the cover art of the next Siege of Terra novel (as yet untitled), which you can see below. We can’t go into details of the story just yet, but based on what we can see in the scene, it looks like events are very much drawing to a head…
We mentioned that Saturnine will be available soon as a softback, and it was Neil who captured a glimpse of the action with his atmospheric cover art. Here are some of his work-in-progress stages.
We’re heading back to the Mortal Realms next, where Darius Hinks awaits to tell us all about his upcoming novel, which stars the mighty Slayer Gotrek Gurnisson.
Thanks, Darius. Gotrek has been slaying across the realms ever since his reemergence in, well, Realmslayer. His latest epic adventure, Soulslayer, is coming next year as a hardback.
Looks like the Idoneth Deepkin are about to bite off more than they can chew…
We’re now heading into the Era Indomitus, as Book 4 in the Dawn of Fire series is on its way. Here’s author Guy Haley with the details.
Cheers, Guy. Throne of Light continues the action from The Wolftime and sees the Indomitus Crusade push ever further from Holy Terra to face fresh new tribulations. It’ll be available as a paperback and shiny special edition.
Looks like the Word Bearers have got more mischief planned. What could possibly go wrong? Quite a lot…
It’s time to hand you back to Nick Kyme to guide you through the final stretch, but don’t worry – there’s still plenty more to come!
Thanks again, Nick! Let’s take a closer look at what else is on its way in 2022, starting with the thrice-blessed limited edition of The Triumph of Saint Katherine, by Danie Ware.
From one limited edition to another – this time, Ahriman Eternal by John French, the fourth instalment in the series. This book comes in a stunning display case, complete with a variety of esoteric arcana and more besides. If you seek the boon of Tzeentch, this is surely the way to do it!
The Master of the Maelstrom, Huron Blackheart, is set to star in his very own novel, courtesy of Mike Brooks. In Huron Blackheart, which will be available as both a hardback and special edition, the lord of the infamous renegades known as the Red Corsairs must adapt to the unfolding events of the Era Indomitus or die trying.
Assassins and Imperial Knights. It’s a match made in (a grimdark version of) heaven. Robert Rath’s upcoming novel, Assassinorum: Kingmaker, coming next year in hardback, sees two deadly killers become embroiled in the politicking of a Knight world in turmoil.
Richard Strachan’s hardback novel Hallowed Ground will make for a great follow-up read to Kragnos, Avatar of Destruction, as not only is it also set in Ghur, the Realm of Beasts, but it kicks off in the aftermath of Kragnos’ return.
And finally, Dan Abnett has another treat lined up for fans of his Eisenhorn books in 2022. His Ravenor spin-off series is also getting some love with the return of book three – Ravenor Rogue – soon to be available as a signed special edition.
All of this and much, much more is on its way next year, so you’ve certainly got plenty to look forward to. Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date on the latest releases from Black Library (and, of course, Citadel and Forge World), and join us over on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to let us know which of next year’s releases you’re looking forward to most.