Horus Heresy novels

[Gusington]

^That is quite melancholy. I like it!

[Hiimori]

Now this sounds interesting!

I was never a big World Eaters fan (too plain brutal, wrong Chaos god etc. :P)), but this review of the upcoming HH novel "Betrayer" sounds as if I might change my mind. Lorgar and the Word Bearers are cool because they are so weird and I learned to like them in "The First Heretic", but perhaps Dembski-Bowden can change my mind about the World Eaters as well!

http://www.sfsignal.com/archives/2013/01/book-review-betrayer-by-aaron-dembski-bowden/

[Arctic Blast]

Now this sounds interesting!

I was never a big World Eaters fan (too plain brutal, wrong Chaos god etc. :P)), but this review of the upcoming HH novel "Betrayer" sounds as if I might change my mind. Lorgar and the Word Bearers are cool because they are so weird and I learned to like them in "The First Heretic", but perhaps Dembski-Bowden can change my mind about the World Eaters as well!

http://www.sfsignal.com/archives/2013/01/book-review-betrayer-by-aaron-dembski-bowden/

There's actually a really good trilogy that follows the Word Bearers as well that's worth reading. And I believe it's out as an omnibus now.

[JasonPratt]

Commenting partially to register for further updates, but also to ask if it makes any sense to try to read the novels in chronological narrative order. (And if so what would that be? I can see some definite details in the summaries of course.)

[Hiimori]

Commenting partially to register for further updates, but also to ask if it makes any sense to try to read the novels in chronological narrative order. (And if so what would that be? I can see some definite details in the summaries of course.)

No, I don't think you should sort the books chronologically. Most of the stories happen simultaneously, just in different locations or theaters. In addition, the order as-published is as chronological as you can get. It starts with Horus' Fall and his attempt to win the other Primarchs over, and then the Civil War erupts. So regardless of the fact that the storylines of many books take place simultaneously, there is still a a sequence of events, so reading them as published is the best idea.

Btw, another book was added to the series (and my collection) since I started this thread:

• 24. Betrayer: Blood for the Blood God
  It is well known that I favor Slaanesh, but I must admit that the Khorne guys know how to throw a party, as well! This book tells the beginning of the Shadow Crusade, when Lorgar leads his Word Bearers against the Ultramarines (who are still shaken from the attack on Calth). At the same time, Primarch Angron and his World Eaters come to the conclusion that it is a great idea to simply eradicate each and every civilization in the universe.
  

The next books announced are "Mark of Calth" (July 2013, Ultramarines), "Vulkan lives" (November 2013, Salamanders) as well as several audio books and limited time novellas.

[JasonPratt]

^^ Good info, thanks! ^^

[Hiimori]

Today, The Black Library posted "A Timeline of Treachery" with recommendations about the order in which you should read the novels and where the audio dramas and short stories fit in:

http://www.blacklibrary.com/Blog/a-timeline-of-treachery.html

[W8taminute]

Thanks Hiimori this is very useful.   Looks like I have been following the correct order for the novels themselves.  I like the list of short stories listed below the main list.  I really want to read more about the Dropsite Massacre and now I know which books to get thanks to this list.   ;)

[Martok]

Thanks for the link Hiimori! 

(Now I just gotta get around to actually reading these...) 

[spelk]

One day I will have a crack at the Horus Heresy - but it certainly is an epic undertaking from the looks of it.

I've dabbled in a lot of the audiobooks, but they're very expensive for their actual length - many are only 1 hour in length. Compared to my usual audiobook tastes for similar costs being about 17-24 hours long. Still I do like a good space marine dramatisation. :)