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Horus Rising: Horus Heresy Saga

Dan Abnett
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Horus Rising: Horus Heresy Saga

Dan Abnett
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Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 10 reviews.

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Authentic writing

"Wonderfully well written. I didn't have the highest hopes for what is essentially a 'tie isn't product but it is clear how much Abnett cares about the source material."

— Jake (5/5)

An excellent book to open up the tragedy of the Horus Heresy.

"In as few words as possible this book is excellent, tho, while I have loved this book there were times I was frustrated or annoyed or even surprised by the actions of some characters and that's the tell tale sign of a good story, when it triggers an emotional response not to what's written but the story itself."

— Gray (5/5)

Deep world building, deep character development.

"Horus Rising (The Horus Heresy #1)' by Dan Abnett follows the path of Horus. Favored son of the benevolent Immortal Emperor of the Imperium of Man (beloved by all), Horus has been entrusted to lead the great crusade as his father returns to Terra. Though his official title is Warmaster, Horus is at his core both a warrior and an idealist. While his tactical brilliance both in affairs of battle and diplomacy seem to have no equal, he's also the sole will of the Emperor, ultimately responsible for every aspect of the crusade his father once led. He's expected to act as the Emperor would act, but entirely on his own with no oversight from his father. . simply by interpreting on his own and making the right decisions. Heavy is the mantle. The story here is told from the perspective of Gavriel Loken. Another highly-skilled, decorated warrior. . Loken through unimaginable feats, is elevated to a position in Horus' direct orbit. He becomes privy to intricate diplomatic movements and finds himself in a battle below the surface of the crusade. A war encroaching on the Imperium, not from the multitudes of military actions he's accustomed to, but something more sinister. Over the years, I've read a handful of standalone Black Library titles and each of them has been extraordinary. The storytelling seems to hail from a time mostly gone by. . of rich texturing and a cautious unraveling of details. Not too slow, not too fast. . no massive information dumps, no twists simply for the sake of adding them. Everything in its place with perfect intention. This book is much the same. I had been wanting to give the core Warhammer 40k world a try for some time, but I was worried that it might be too dry for me. I love a good epic sci-fi/fantasy read, but managing that balance between the depth of information and world building with synchromatic story progression at a pace that will keep me interested. . can be challenging. There's a point where an author can get so caught up in their creation, that it becomes the main focus and the story gets sort of. . buried beneath it. Turns out though, I didn't need to worry. While Abnett is violently creative in his world building, it never once bogs down the story. Each alien world. . every unfathomable enemy. . all the machines of war. . be they sentient or not. . is a stitch in the overall mosaic of words. He paints these foreign concepts with the visual clarity of a master, yet manages to avoid the pitfalls of overwhelming the reader with the sheer amount delivered at once by drawing them out across his scenes. Gone too, from the more median samplings within the epic sci-fi/fantasy books, is that sense of aloofness. I find authors in this genre often fail to connect the reader with the characters in their stories. It's a challenge, certainly. . to transport the reader to a wholly exotic world while keeping it relatable. Those connections have to come in universal forms of feeling, the things we can really understand. Abnett gives us all of that. He doesn't simply tell us there's comraderie amongst the Astartes, he teaches us brotherhood through our experiences with them. He doesn't tell us our Warmaster is a thinking, feeling warrior who's willing to adapt even his basest instincts to make the right decisions for the good of the Imperium he's responsible for. . he exposes us to his nature and bares the. . dare I say it. . humanity. . of his immortal identity. What a beautifully crafted story. I cannot wait to continue this series."

— The I. (5/5)

The Emperor Protects

"Fantastic Book, recommend both the series and the franchise to any Sci-Fi Fans."

— Luke H. (5/5)

Best for beginner wanting to step into the grim darkness.

"An enticing story story with a quick pace, great atmosphere and world building. Highly recommend it for those getting into Games Workshop's 40K IP"

— Mars (4/5)

Amazing

"I couldn't put this down. What a great start to this series!"

— Neil (5/5)

WOW

"The first amazing book in my favourite trilogy of all time. You truly feel for the characters and their struggles"

— Xavier (5/5)

Dan Abnett knocked it out of the park

"The first line of this novel really sets the whole Horus Heresy series in motion. It really connects you to the Mournival and Horus Lupercal, and prepares you for the trials and tribulations they are to experience in the future. Horus is such a charismatic and likeable character that this novel is almost upsetting to read. You want him to continue to be the same guy and everything to be all right. This of course wouldn't be called the Horus Heresy series if he never succumbed to chaos though."

— Joshua (5/5)

and it begins

"a great read to the start that will become the civil war in 30k."

— Bender (5/5)

Great intro into huge series

"Amazing introduction to what is a massive yet engaging chapter in the Warhammer universe."

— Roo182 (5/5)

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  • Published date: Jul 14, 2026
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 416
  • Publisher: Games Workshop
  • ISBN: 9781836093145
  • Dimensions: 5.1" W x 1.1" L x 7.8" H
Dan Abnett has written over fifty novels, including the acclaimed Gaunt’s Ghosts series and the Ravenor, Eisenhorn and Bequin books. His work for the Horus Heresy includes the first book in the series, Horus Rising, and the three-volume-long conclusion, The End and the Death. He also wrote several novels in between: Legion, The Unremembered Empire, Know No Fear, Prospero Burns and Saturnine. He scripted Macragge’s Honour, the first Horus Heresy graphic novel, as well as numerous Black Library audio dramas. He recently penned the Warhammer 40,000 novel HIVE, as well as Interceptor City, the eagerly awaited sequel to fan-favourite Double Eagle. Dan lives and works in Maidstone, Kent.

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