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Zonder wrote:I'd suggest the first Space Wolf novel. It explains space marines and associates peoples position in the galaxy as well as gives you a general overview. It also helps that it explains things so well you don't have to know anything to get in to it.

I also think the first Space Wolf novel is a good introduction because i acts like an origin story for Space Marines. The first Dark Angels book in the HH also does that. Besides that though you can't go wrong with Gaunts Ghosts.

DoW got me into the universe initially, but I think Eisenhorn really sealed the deal.

Loved Abnett ever since.

daedalus-templarius wrote:DoW got me into the universe initially, but I think Eisenhorn really sealed the deal.

Loved Abnett ever since.

I agree, the DoW games are exceptionally good at drawing people into the hobby and universe of 40k. GW got really lucky with that one. I have 3 friends who had never shown the slightest interest in 40k who played the first DoW and the expansions and loved the story line so much they all started 40k armies. Each one started a different faction too, one Space Marines, one Orks, one Necrons. So I guess if the person is into video games then DoW may be the way to go.

Dark Apostle, but be warned, I am a major donkey-cave, so take this recommendation with a boulder of salt.