Black Library 2017 News/Rumours Thread : Xmas Advent

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**the shrouded lord**

I've only read Horus rising, false gods and flight of the eisenstein. They wer all (especially hours rising) great and I'm loping forward to my allowance stabilising (u have been getting it on and off each week since Christmas) so I can save up properly for let the galaxy burn.

**reds8n**

http://www.blacklibrary.com/horus-heresy/hunters-moon-mp3.html

THE STORY
As sanctioned executioners, the Wolves of Fenris were tasked with rooting out treachery at the heart of the Legions... but would they be capable of carrying out a death sentence upon one of the Emperor’s own sons? Now, a stolen Alpha Legion dropship crashes on the primitive oceanic world of Pelago, bringing news of a terrible war that has erupted out among the stars. Will the pursuing traitors, thirsty for vengeance, reach the lone survivor before his own battle-brothers can?

ABOUT THE AUDIO
A Horus Heresy audio drama written by Guy Haley.Running time approx 35 mins.

January 2014 • ISBN 9781782512493

Very impressed by Mr. haley's writings, both in the 40k setting and in his own settings/worlds too.

**Looky Likey**

Just finished the HH short story Wolf of Ash and Fire that you get as a free bonus for ordering Macragge's Honour. It is set before Ullanor and covers the Emperor beating the snot out of the Greenskins, nice for him to actually feature in a battle for a change and its quite good despite being very short. If they meant this to showcase their short stories to customers who haven't tried them before then it has backfired in my case as no way would I pay for a short story that short, I'll be waiting for the compilations.

**jonolikespie**

Interesting, since when have they been giving out things for free?

**Looky Likey**

I think this is the first time in a very long time?

**BobtheInquisitor**

They must be feeling the slack in the market if they are finally putting out stories about the Emperor in action.

**shamikebab**

I think calling something 'free' when you have to order one of the biggest ripoffs BL have ever done to get it is pushing the definition of the word.

**reds8n**

http://www.blacklibrary.com/warhammer-40000/culling-the-horde-ebook.html

THE STORY
The battle for Rynn’s World is won and the Crimson Fists are reclaiming their home world, but the orks who invaded the planet are difficult to eradicate. Pockets of them remain in the hills and homesteads, a threat to the people the Crimson Fists are sworn to protect. When they find a deserted farm, Sergeant Grimm and his squad suspect that there is more to the silence than meets the eye – but are the greenskins cunning enough to lay a trap for the Space Marines?

ABOUT THE BOOK
A Crimson Fists short story by Steve Parker.

February 2014 • ISBN 9781782514657

Steve Parker

Crimson Fists fighting orks at a farm eh ...

**Pacific**

As long as the orks are there searching for treasure I'll be happy with that

**reds8n**

http://www.blacklibrary.com/Blog/exclusive-extract-from-archaon.html

Hi folks,

Happy Monday!

To celebrate our Facebook page reaching 45,000 Likes, (and by the way, if you haven’t Liked us, why not?) here is a sneak peek at the next novel from Rob Sanders:

Featuring Chaos, the Empire, dark elves, Valkia, Be’lakor, dragons – yes, plural! – and, of course, Archaon himself, this is the full story of the Everchosen (well, the first half of the full story) – starting long before he was the big bad guy we all know him as now.

It's about the man he was before he started on his path to damnation, and it shows how he was turned from the righteous path of Sigmar's worship and crafted into an instrument of the Ruinous Powers.

Archaon: Everchosen is released later in the year and will be one of the exclusive pre-release titles at Black Library Live on Saturday March 1st. Tickets are still available, but hurry up, as there are only a few left.

Rob Sanders will also be there to answer your questions about the book and will be happy to sign your copy too.

**Harriticus**

I wonder when BL will start releasing real paperback novels again and not limited edition hardcover audio anthologies for this time only BS.

**Theophony**

Harriticus wrote:
I wonder when BL will start releasing real paperback novels again and not limited edition hardcover audio anthologies for this time only BS.

When paperbacks are considered a premium and they can charge accordingly. It's all a GW corporate cow milking exercise.

**reds8n**

Bit more info/update to do with the forthcoming BL :Live

ABOUT THE EVENT

The fifth anniversary of Black Library Live is here! As always, there will be a host of special guests attending, including authors Graham McNeill and Chris Wraight. You can look forward to a packed schedule of events including themed seminars, signings and question & answer sessions with your favourite authors.

As well as all that, you’ll be able to get your hands on a huge range of pre-release books and audio dramas, months before they’re on sale anywhere else, as well as our range of Black Library event-only and Direct Exclusive products, including art prints, graphic novels and much more.

The event will also see the launch of a brand new hardback anthology – Renegades of the Dark Millennium – featuring tales of the twisted servants of the Ruinous Powers. Not only will Black Library Live be the first chance for you to get this book, but you will actually get a copy as part of your ticket price!

This amazing fifth annual celebration of all things Black Library will be held in Warhammer World, the home of Games Workshop, so as well as all the features of the event itself, you will have access to all the attractions of this great venue, including Bugman’s Bar and the Citadel Miniatures Museum.

Last 100 tickets, order yours now to avoid disappointment.

NEWS FLASH!

Graham McNeill, Rob Sanders, Nick Kyme and Chris Wraight will all be there, along with brand new titles for you to buy, talk about and have them signed.

**BobtheInquisitor**

Oh man. I would have been super excited about most of those new titles two years ago. Now? I don't know when I'll even have the heart to read the Black Library books I already own, let alone buy any new ones.

**jonolikespie**

BobtheInquisitor wrote:
Oh man. I would have been super excited about most of those new titles two years ago. Now? I don't know when I'll even have the heart to read the Black Library books I already own, let alone buy any new ones.

I've got two or three on my bedside table that I haven't touched in months so I know that feeling all too well but I recently picked up the first Ghosts book and am really enjoying another run through those. And that is making me want to ask if anyone knows when the next big GG/Pariah/HH book from Abbnett is coming out, but I fear I shall be disappointed with the answer.

**Alpharius**

I hear you there!

I'm not even sure where I left off in the HH series.

It is a shame, really...

**reds8n**

http://www.blacklibrary.com/warhammer-40000/mortarions-heart-cd.html

THE STORY
The daemon prince Mortarion has emerged from the Eye of Terror at the head of a vast plague-horde, intent upon the corruption of the Imperium he once served. Under Supreme Grand Master Geronitan, the Grey Knights finally meet the daemon army in battle on the plains of Kornovin – a mobilisation of the Chapter the likes of which few have ever seen. Kaldor Draigo and his fellow brotherhood masters lead from the front, trusting to their lord’s secretive plan... until Geronitan is unexpectedly struck down by the Death Lord. With the eyes of the Inquisition upon them and the arcane path of destiny broken forever, the Grey Knights must cast aside thoughts of anything so petty as revenge. The Supreme Grand Master’s successor must be named, or all may be lost.

LISTEN TO AN EXTRACT NOW

ABOUT THIS PRODUCT
A Space Marines Battles audio drama by L J Goulding. Narrated by Seán Barrett. Performed by Tim Bentinck, Chris Fairbank, Martyn Ellis, Jamie Parker and David Timson.Directed by Samuel Gunn. Music specifically composed by Simon Slater.

Running time approximately 75 minutes.Also contains an additional CD with Original Script, images and more. Flash (version 9 or above) is required to play CD-Roms.

This CD will be released on Friday the 21st of February. Pre-orders will start shipping week commencing the 17th of February

as you can no doubt gather if you click through one can listen to an extract.

**reds8n**

Hey folks,

We just got a brand new piece of art in the office from Neil Roberts.

Check this out:

Those of you who have listened to Grey Angel will probably have guessed who this Knight Errant is and on which world he is sneaking around. But if you haven’t, I won’t spoil it for you!

This awesome UK weather-inspired piece will be the cover art for Horus Heresy: The Scripts II, featuring the scripts from several audio dramas, including The Sigillite, Honour to the Dead and Burden of Duty.

It will be released exclusively through blacklibrary.com in April.

In the meantime, if you haven’t already, take a look at the first Scripts book here.

– Adam, hoping the weather will get better soon

**OrlandotheTechnicoloured**

Note to self,

When you build your Evil(Tm) mansion remember not to put decorative scallops in the walls the good guys can just step over

(I suppose the picture could be of a roof top, but I find my initial interpretation funnier)

**farmersboy**

Great, more poxy scripts. How about writing them up into proper novels if they weren't in the first place?

**Harriticus**

BobtheInquisitor wrote:
Oh man. I would have been super excited about most of those new titles two years ago. Now? I don't know when I'll even have the heart to read the Black Library books I already own, let alone buy any new ones.

GW made BL about collecting rather than reading. That's the problem. I dunno why they think people want to collect books for the sake of collecting. Used to buy BL books monthly, now haven't bought anything in a year (last was Betrayer IIRC).

**alphaecho**

jonolikespie wrote:
BobtheInquisitor wrote:
Oh man. I would have been super excited about most of those new titles two years ago. Now? I don't know when I'll even have the heart to read the Black Library books I already own, let alone buy any new ones.

I've got two or three on my bedside table that I haven't touched in months so I know that feeling all too well but I recently picked up the first Ghosts book and am really enjoying another run through those. And that is making me want to ask if anyone knows
when the next big GG/Pariah/HH book from Abbnett is coming out, but I fear I shall be disappointed with the answer.

Amazon UK has The Warmaster (GG) Hardback out in July.

**BobtheInquisitor**

Harriticus wrote:
BobtheInquisitor wrote:
Oh man. I would have been super excited about most of those new titles two years ago. Now? I don't know when I'll even have the heart to read the Black Library books I already own, let alone buy any new ones.

GW made BL about collecting rather than reading. That's the problem. I dunno why they think people want to collect books for the sake of collecting. Used to buy BL books monthly, now haven't bought anything in a year (last was Betrayer IIRC).

Maybe they should make a rule set for them. How many points in a squad of Space Marine Battles books? Looks like I'll need some more Ultramarines omnibuses for HQ.

And I wonder when the next BL MMPB will come out. I haven't seen anything but trades or HC for half a year or so.

**Azreal13**

The HH MMPB have been ticking out at the same rate as their HB counterparts, just several months behind.

I got Mark Of Calth (the first HH book I haven't dropped whatever I was reading as soon as it arrived in order to start, such has my enthusiasm waned) a few weeks ago, I think Vulkan Lives is next, in a month or two?

EDIT - Yep, Vulkan Lives end of May, Unremembered Empire later in the year.

**Hybrid Son Of Oxayotl**

No review on Mortarion's liver (yeah, he must have been dead drunk for that to happen) ? I would love to hear more about it !

**reds8n**

It's not out yet, comes out 21st of Feb.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Master-Sanctity-Legacy-Caliban-Thorpe/dp/1849705186/ref=pd_sim_b_15

The Legacy of Caliban echoes down through the ages, and the secretive mission of the Dark Angels Space Marines continues. Interrogator-Chaplain Asmodai sees treachery and deceit everywhere he turns - while this serves him well in his hunt for the Fallen, it also strains the Chapter's relations with their Imperial allies. With their true quarry now seemingly within their grasp, Brothers Annael and Telemenus find themselves at the forefront of a new operation that could shake the Imperium itself to its very core.

Nice looking cover, been enjoying this series.

**reds8n**

http://www.blacklibrary.com/warhammer-40000/nurgles-gift-the-tallyman-ebook.html

THE STORY
Nurgle’s Gift
On a world wracked by plague, new arrivals bring hope to the beleaguered populace. When the Sky Warriors emerge from the venomous mist, they come with promises of salvation from the ailments that blight the people. But a sacrifice will be required… Will the price be too high, or will the villagers be willing to give up one of their own to the tainted Space Marines?

The Tallyman
Stranded above a daemon world in the heart of the Eye of Terror, Marduk and the 34th Host of the Word Bearers venture onto the tainted planet in search of missing legionaries. But when they encounter the daemonic servant of the Plague God known as the Tallyman, they realise that their desire to save their brothers may doom them all…

ABOUT THE BOOK
This ebook contains two Warhammer 40,000 short stories dedicated to Nurgle, written by Guy Haley, and Anthony Reynolds

The latter is the continuation of Mr. Reynolds' WB story, continuing after their last appearance in a collection one assumes ?

http://www.blacklibrary.com/Blog/archaon-in-print.html

is Monday's BL site Blog, which details the fact that copies of a book have arrived.

.. ho hum..

Does link through to the extract for the Archaon book however, am looking forwards to this one.

**reds8n**

http://www.blacklibrary.com/Blog/new-hh-art.html

Wednesday 12th of February, 2014

New Horus Heresy Cover Art

Wow!

Space Marines versus dinosaurs...

Now, Space Marines don’t run away from much, but when your opponent is a bipedal primordial giant, a ‘tactical withdrawal’ is acceptable:

And if all this action wasn’t enough, there’s a whole load of bad stuff raining from the skies onto this planet. I am not going here for a holiday!

This will be the cover for David Annandale’s debut Horus Heresy novel, focusing on the Shattered Legions in the wake of Isstvan V. I really enjoyed David’s work with Yarrick and I’m looking forward to seeing what he does with his first Horus Heresy novel.

The Damnation of Pythos will be released in July 2014.

And if you can’t wait that long to read about dinosaurs grappling with Space Marines, check out Promethean Sun, by Nick Kyme, and Flesh of Cretacia, by Andy Smillie.

– Adam, wannabe dinosaur hunter

**the shrouded lord**

TYRANOSAURUS REX!!!

**Bronzefists42**

"we made a novella bout SM fighting Dinosaurs. Eat it up buyer- slaves." this is a new low.