A Horus Heresy Novel
After millennia of conquest and expansion, the human Imperium stands at the peak of its power. With his vision for humanity realized, the Emperor returns to Terra, leaving the command of the galaxy’s forces in the hands of his favoured son, Horus.
Read it because
It all begins here. Discover Horus as the revered hero, humanity’s greatest champion, and the Emperor’s chosen son—before ambition, betrayal, and tragedy set him on a darker path.
The story
The 31st millennium: under the guidance of the immortal Emperor, the Imperium of Man has spread across the stars, entering a golden age of discovery and conquest. As the Emperor steps away from the front lines, he entrusts the crusade to Horus, his most trusted son. Newly appointed Warmaster, Horus faces the monumental task of executing the Emperor’s vision. But can the idealistic Horus uphold this legacy, or will his elevation plant the seeds of rebellion among his brothers?
Horus Rising is the opening chapter in the epic saga of the Horus Heresy—a galactic civil war that threatened the very survival of humanity.
Written by Dan Abnett
