A Horus Heresy Novel

Zardu Layak stands on the brink of a destiny that could reshape the galaxy—but first, he must confront the past that still haunts him. On the forgotten world of Helwain, the Word Bearer is forced to face the same question that once led his Legion away from the Emperor.

Why You Should Read It
Follow the infamous Crimson Apostle of the Word Bearers as he faces a trial unlike any before. Can he rise to claim his rightful place within the Legion, or will the weight of expectation shatter him before he fulfills his fate?

The Story
Zardu Layak is no madman—he is chosen. Guided by visions of his father, Lorgar, he comes to understand his role in the war to come: to prepare the way, ignite the conflict, and alter the course of the galaxy forever.

But he is not yet ready. His journey leads him to Helwain, where he must seek the legendary Anakatis blades—ancient weapons of immense power that will enable him to walk the path laid out before him. Yet Helwain is a world of shadows and memory, and as the ghosts of his former weakness close in, Layak must confront a haunting possibility: what if the truth he believes is nothing more than a lie?

Written by Rich McCormick.