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as the title says, obviously i love the horus heresy series but im looking for recomendations for new books. Im reading the third space wolf book at the moment which is awesome

The Gaunt's Ghosts series is A-(wait for it)-MAZING

 Squidmanlolz wrote:
The Gaunt's Ghosts series is A-(wait for it)-MAZING

I can honestly say iv never read any of the gaunts ghost series. The imperial guard has never really rang any bells for me. To give me some sort of idea what to expect can you tell me what you like about the series?

 lyndon_us wrote:

 Squidmanlolz wrote:
The Gaunt's Ghosts series is A-(wait for it)-MAZING

I can honestly say iv never read any of the gaunts ghost series. The imperial guard has never really rang any bells for me. To give me some sort of idea what to expect can you tell me what you like about the series?

It's pretty personal, there are a lot of important characters and each is given their own history, etc. The first book is a lot about Gaunt's history as a Colonel-Commissar and such, the second book is split into a bunch of non-chronological stories that describe a lot of the Tanith's higher ups at their finest moments. It really shows some good interactions between different regiments from different worlds and how their cultures collide. Mostly, the Ghosts are fighting against Chaos cultists, however there are instances where they face minor daemons, CSM, Orks and Eldar. I would recommend getting the first omnibus (first three novels and a bonus short story).

Also: It stays pretty true to the guard's fluff, however completely exaggerates certain details (but, it works well). I recall that somewhere, the Autocannons are described as being as big as howitzers, however in book 2, Bragg singlehandedly wields a Jerry-rigged TL autocannon from the hip.

 Squidmanlolz wrote:

 lyndon_us wrote:

 Squidmanlolz wrote:
The Gaunt's Ghosts series is A-(wait for it)-MAZING

I can honestly say iv never read any of the gaunts ghost series. The imperial guard has never really rang any bells for me. To give me some sort of idea what to expect can you tell me what you like about the series?

It's pretty personal, there are a lot of important characters and each is given their own history, etc. The first book is a lot about Gaunt's history as a Colonel-Commissar and such, the second book is split into a bunch of non-chronological stories that describe a lot of the Tanith's higher ups at their finest moments. It really shows some good interactions between different regiments from different worlds and how their cultures collide. Mostly, the Ghosts are fighting against Chaos cultists, however there are instances where they face minor daemons, CSM, Orks and Eldar. I would recommend getting the first omnibus (first three novels and a bonus short story).

Also: It stays pretty true to the guard's fluff, however completely exaggerates certain details (but, it works well). I recall that somewhere, the Autocannons are described as being as big as howitzers, however in book 2, Bragg singlehandedly wields a Jerry-rigged TL autocannon from the hip.

ok buddy, on the strength of your recomendation i shall buy the omnibus, amazon here i come....

I really enjoyed the Ravenor series. Got the trilogy all in one signed by Dan Abnett which was pretty cool. Harlon Nayl is pretty Badass in that.

Not read the Eisenhorn series yet but heard it is really good also

Night Lords Trilogy is far and above the best imo.

 Harriticus wrote:
Night Lords Trilogy is far and above the best imo.

i know im a noob but iv not heard of that. any chance of a brief overview

Eisenhorn/Ravenor. No contest.

...Actually, scrap that, there's a bit of a contest: Ciaphas Cain is impossibly funny.

Helsreach is easily the best 40k book I've ever read. If you haven't read it, go to your nearest bookstore and buy it immediately.

Helsreach - Grimaldus.

After reading that book I began the long process of converting my Space Marines and Dark Vengeance: DA to Black Templars. I would highly suggest reading it.

 Squidmanlolz wrote:
The Gaunt's Ghosts series is A-(wait for it)-MAZING

This. Be it Eisenhorn, Ravenor or Gaunt's Ghosts, you can't really go wrong with Dan Abnett.

jeratoll wrote:

After reading that book I began the long process of converting my Space Marines and Dark Vengeance: DA to Black Templars.

I was considering a DV box for BT Marine conversion. How viable is it? Is it plastered head to toe in DA iconography?

Galaxy in Flames,False Gods,Horus rising ---- Garviel Loken ----coolest dude EVER
Thousand Sons + Prospero Burns --- Ahriman,T'kar and ofc LEMAN freaking RUSS + Howser and Bjorn

Eisenhorn Trilogy

Ravenor Trilogy

Bothers of the Snake

The Night Lords novels

Eye of Terror ---- Most rediculous book ever written about 40k.

Gaunt's Ghosts novels are pretty good. A few are a bit dull (or silly).

Do not read Souldrinkers novels. Worst pieces of trash published by BL.

wrath of iron is great as shows a totaly new side to marines and makes me want to make up a iron hand squad

Eisenhorn and his original crew, Garviel Loken and Torgaddon , Nathaniel Garro, pretty much everyone in the Night Lords novels up to and including the Exalted, Ahriman was the only non-Fourth Fellowship member of the Thousand Sons who wasn't a chode, and Bjorn was pretty funny in Emperor's Gift, they should let that old coot out more.

So far:

Finished books that I like/love:

15 Hours

Unfinished books that I like/love:

Emperor's Finest
Atlas Infernal
Redemption Corps
Faith and Fire

Favorite book is Dead Men Walking

Favortie character is Andrej the Stormtrooper, yes?

Ciaphas Cain. Sure, the books can get a bit repetative but at least i get a chuckle or two out of them.

Helsreach is awesome because it's the one book I've read that really makes me feel, "this is ACTUALLY what space marines should be like." They are Gods of War, as alien to humanity of the Imperial Guard as they are to an Ork.

Eisenhorn then Ravenor are great books, amongst my favourites. They're a whole different side to 40k, more Blade Runner than Starship Troopers.

I've sort of mellowed out on Gaunts Ghosts, I used to really like them but now, quite frankly, I've lost an real emotion for them. They did the 24 thing of crossing the border between the tension of 'anyone can die' to the resigned assumption that 'everyone will die' so there's no point caring about the characters.

Night Lords (Soul Hunter, Blood Reaver and Void Stalker) are an awesome epic of awesomeness.

I love Black Library Books, so I can't pick one favorite, but here's some of my favorites:

Legion by Dan Abnett
Nemesis by James Swallow
The Word Bearers Series by Anthony Reynolds
Fear to Tread by James Swallow
The Eisenhorn Series by Dan Abnett


As for characters, I loved the assassins in Nemesis, especially Eristede Kell, and Eisenhorn was just the most badass Inquisitor ever.

Well, It's not really Black Library(at least the old copy from 93 I have) But I have to say my favorite book is Space Marine by Ian Watson. Biff Tundrish was/is my favorite character.

Sarik from Savage scars.
1: Survives a point blank Fusion blaster shot.
2: Takes on 3 crisis suits.
3: Takes on a Rogue Inquisitor who is on fire.

 Anfauglir wrote:

 Squidmanlolz wrote:
The Gaunt's Ghosts series is A-(wait for it)-MAZING

jeratoll wrote:

After reading that book I began the long process of converting my Space Marines and Dark Vengeance: DA to Black Templars.

I was considering a DV box for BT Marine conversion. How viable is it? Is it plastered head to toe in DA iconography?

It's not that bad, with a good exacto knife and about 3 hours meandering work I was able to remove pretty much all DA symbols/feathers/wings except those on the LE chaplains cloak. Though I didn't try to do anything with the Librarian for obvious reasons.

Edit: Here is a couple of pictures that'll give you a rough idea of what they'd be like without the DA Iconography http://imgur.com/a/rVsrv

I'd like to add another voice for "Brothers of the Snake". Iron Snakes became one of my favorite chapters after I read that book.

 Omegus wrote:
Eisenhorn and his original crew, Garviel Loken and Torgaddon , Nathaniel Garro, pretty much everyone in the Night Lords novels up to and including the Exalted, Ahriman was the only non-Fourth Fellowship member of the Thousand Sons who wasn't a chode, and Bjorn was pretty funny in Emperor's Gift, they should let that old coot out more.

Omegus praising a member of the Space Wolves.

I must have taken a left turn into Bizarro World from work.

A Thousand Sons is my personal favorite 40k novel, and if you have not done so you should check out the Eisenhorn series (I haven't read Ravenor).

As for characters, Magnus the Red is my favorite 40k character period, with other honorable mentions going to (Counting only book characters) Ahriman, Loken and Torgaddon, Perturabo ("Yo Lion El'Jonson gimme ur siege batteries and I'll support you for Warmaster promise), Zathariel, Luther (Both being basically the only reasons you need to read the two Dark Angels HH novels), Ferrus Manus, Argel Tal, Eisenhorn, Ravenor (A way cooler psychic cripple than the Emperor could ever be) and Fischig (He's a proper man) from Eisenhorn, and... There are probably others, but I can't recall them.

I've read two Black Library books so far and they didn't too bad

Hell Forged - A Soul Drinker's novel that I liked especially with the portrayal of the Necrons and the Ad Mech. Also was surprised at some of the Soul Drinkers seeming to have grown tired of fighting

Hammer of Daemons - This one was okay in my opinion, not amazing, but not bad either. Interesting premise with a Grey Knight taken prisoner as a gladiator upon a daemon world.

Edit: On a side note, is Legion by Dan Abnett good? I'm tempted to buy it as it is about my favorite Legion, but I don't want to waste my money on something that turns out to be a crappy read.

While I beleive the Ciaphas Cain books are kinda like "Diet Warhammer 40k", there are still some of my favorite books. I love Cain and all the supporting characters.

I can't believe no one here has mentioned Storm of Iron yet. Honsou is still my favorite character, despite McNiel's tendency to make him completely incompetent when within 500 feet of Ventris in the later books.

Other favorite, 15 Hours.

Ben Counters Daemonworld is my all time favorite