Throne of Light, the next book in the epic Dawn of Fire series, hits shelves later this month. This grand narrative follows the Indomitus Crusade on its vital journey across the embattled stars – so let’s catch up on the big beats so far, and get a tease at what’s coming in the next chapter.
Avenging Son
Dawn of Fire kicked off with Avenging Son, in which Roboute Guilliman first launched his Indomitus Crusade fleets across the galaxy to bring salvation to humanity. However, when one battlegroup encounters worlds under attack by the bloodthirsty World Eaters and their Khornate allies, what unfurls could derail the entire crusade…*
The Gate of Bones
As the crusade expands, Guilliman receives a dread warning from his Aeldari allies in The Gate of Bones. The Lord Regent sends out a force led by the Adeptus Custodes to investigate – and the Talons of the Emperor soon learn that agents of Abaddon the Despoiler have discovered a weapon that could threaten Terra itself.
The Wolftime
Ghazghkull Thraka** and his mighty Waaagh! threaten to overturn the gains made by the Indomitus Crusade. Facing them are the Space Wolves, whose Chapter Master Logan Grimnar must decide whether to ally with an ancient foe or face the end of the Chapter – and the beginning of The Wolftime.
Throne of Light
Now, as Guilliman tries to fight through the orkish hordes near Fenris, he encounters a new problem – Kor Phaeron!*** 10,000 years after he helped kick off the Horus Heresy, the Dark Cardinal is stirring up rebellions across Segmentum Solar, and he’s started to attack the Black Ships, threatening the supply of psykers that the God-Emperor needs to survive.Can the Imperium forces emerge triumphant over the Keeper of the Faith, or will darkness engulf the galaxy?
Amid all this, Inquisitor Rostov returns, still on his quest for the Hand of Abaddon. However, when tales reach him of miraculous visions, he postpones his search to keep a faint spark of hope alive – hope that the worshippers of Chaos are eager to snuff out.
Throne of Light is available to pre-order later this month in paperback, eBook, and audiobook formats – and as a glorious leather-effect bound special edition, signed and introduced by Guy Haley, with extras including artwork tip-ins and an additional short story.
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* Read our interview with Guy Haley to learn more about Avenging Son and the Dawn of Fire series.
** Find out more about Ghazghkull from the greenskin that knows him best in Ghazghkull Thraka: Prophet of the Waaagh!.
*** See how Kor Phaeron raised the traitor Primarch Lorgar in Lorgar: Bearer of the Word.