The epic Dawn of Fire series kicked off three years ago with Avenging Son, our first detailed look at the early days of the Indomitus Crusade and the many threats to the Imperium of Man
The fifth book in the series – The Iron Kingdom – is available for pre-order this weekend. Series editor Nick Kyme is here to explain why this series is a must-read for veterans and new fans alike. Warning – this video contains spoilers for the series so far!
Roboute Guilliman has returned to a galaxy in flames and he’s decided to do something about it. But even with new technology from Archmagos Belisarius Cawl and the freshly awoken Primaris Marines, there is a monumental task ahead of him.
As the crusade continues, the World Eaters and Word Bearers attempt to open warp rifts, Ghazghkull Thrakka attacks Fenris with his biggest Waaagh! yet, and Kor Phaeron threatens the Astronomicon itself by targeting the supply of psykers needed to power the Golden Throne.
Among all of this darkness, Inquisitor Rostov discovers something even more worrying – a mysterious mortal chaos worshipper known as the “Hand of Abaddon”. This ne’er-do-well has a grand plot to end the Imperium once and for all unless Rostov can stop him.
The Iron Kingdom rejoins the Indomitus Crusade many years on, its fleets bloodied, fatigued, and in desperate need of supplies. In the midst of this, Captain Messinius must come to terms with his place in a galaxy that frequently resents the Imperium.
There’s really too much packed into this series to cover, such as how the Space Wolves and Black Templars react to their Primaris recruits, some surprisingly positive interactions between the Aeldari and the Imperium, and the invocation of the mysterious Star Child…
Captain Messinius is receiving a miniature during the Black Library Celebration – you can find out more about him in yesterday's article.
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