Discover the Tipping Point of the Great Crusade
Step into the era that set the stage for one of the most pivotal betrayals in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. In this Horus Heresy novel, the Emperor of Mankind entrusts his legacy to his favoured son, Warmaster Horus, even as dark forces begin to stir within the ranks of the Imperium.
Why You Should Read It
Uncover the moment when loyalty and ambition collide. Witness the planting of the seeds of Horus’ eventual betrayal and the emergence of Dark Apostle Erebus of the Word Bearers—the Space Marine whose treachery would forever haunt the galaxy. This novel lays bare the true nature of a universe on the brink of chaos and introduces the internal struggles that would lead to the Horus Heresy.
The Journey Unfolds
As the Great Crusade continues to push humanity into the stars, the armies of the Imperium face more than just external enemies. Horus finds himself entangled in the jealousy and resentment of his brother primarchs. After sustaining grievous wounds in combat on the planet Davin, he is forced to confront not only physical adversity but also the inner demons fueled by the seductive allure of Chaos. In a world where even the strongest can falter, the novel poses a single, burning question: can the Warmaster resist the temptations that threaten to undo everything the Emperor has built?
Authored by Graham McNeill, this novel is an essential cornerstone of the Horus Heresy saga, setting the stage for the betrayal that will change the fate of the Imperium forever.
