Part 1 of 5 in Horus Rising (Novel)
The Birth of a Traitor
In the distant reaches of the 31st millennium, the Imperium of Man has expanded across the galaxy under the wise leadership of the Immortal Emperor. As the great crusade nears its triumphant conclusion, the Emperor entrusts his most trusted son, Horus, with the ultimate responsibility: to lead the Imperium to victory as Warmaster. But can Horus’s idealism withstand the weight of power, or will his promotion spark a chain reaction of rebellion among his brothers?
A Novel of Unparalleled Proportions
Dan Abnett’s Horus Rising is the first installment in the legendary Horus Heresy series, forming the initial part of a narrative trilogy that explores Horus’s downfall to Chaos. First published in April 2006, this iconic novel has undergone multiple print runs, each featuring a distinct title color: gold, silver, bronze, and platinum for the anniversary edition.
Editions and Collections
In 2012, a special hardcover edition was released, adorned with internal illustrations that brought the grim darkness of the far future to life. This seminal work was later included in “The Novels: Volume 1” e-book collection and featured in the Crusade’s End omnibus, which hit shelves in paperback on March 8, 2016.
Part One: The Deceived
Part Two: Brotherhood in Spiderland
Part Three: The Dreadful Sagittary
As Horus rises to power, the fate of humanity hangs in the balance. Will he remain loyal to the Emperor’s vision, or will the seeds of heresy take root, threatening to destroy all that has been built? Horus Rising sets the stage for an epic struggle that will shake the foundations of the galaxy, forever changing the course of human history.
