Eisenhorn novel series warhammer 40k lexicanum when we first meet him eisenhorn is a veteran inquisitor. Eisenhorn was a named character in the game with his own model, as was his antagonist and ally, the daemonhost cherubael. His later work includes several volumes of the ongoing horus heresy series including the first, horus rising novel, and the screenplay for ultramarines a warhammer 40,000 movie. For those who dont know already, the eisenhorn omnibus is about the exploits of gregor eisenhorn, imperial inquisitor of the ordo xenos.
There are also two very short stories, which sort of link in with the main storyline, somewhere. Apr eisenorn, grilledcheesesamurai rated it liked it shelves. Listen to it because its the whole classic trilogy that remains top of many warhammer 40,000 fans mustread lists, presented in audiobook format, read by toby longworth a brand new way to. Abnetts early work for the black library includes the gaunts ghosts and inquisitor eisenhorn novels. Eisenhorn takes place in the warhammer 40k universe and if you havent read a book in this particular genre then you could do worse than start here. An inquisitor named gregor eisenhorn and his kill team. Buy eisenhorn eisenhorn omnibus book online at low.
Dec 16, 2004 eisenhorn is an omnibus that joins the three eisenhorn novels along with connecting short stories that run together chronologically. Im not a warhammer 40k player, but my local library contains enough of the novels to get an idea of the universe and stories. Ravenor is awesome though not as great as eisenhorn and this omnibus was a good read. Although i was completely unfamiliar with warhammer 40,000, i was able to pluck out the key ideas with ease. Original title isbn 9781844161560 published on 20041216. Theres an eisenhorn video game with gregor being voiced by the magnificent mark strong. The eisenhorn trilogy by dan abnett shows a more intellectual side of this. Eisenhorn is a trilogy of science fantasy crime novels by the british writer dan abnett, set in the fictional universe of the warhammer 40,000 tabletop game eisenhorn is the first in a series of trilogies and separate novels by abnett, which are some of the most popular works of warhammer 40,000 tiein fiction. Nov 02, 20 warhammer 40k lore gregor eisenhorn, famous inquisitors part 1 duration.
I was not and indeed am not a warhammer 40k player an. I have also read the soul drinkers trilogy and numerous other books from the 40k universe. The first novel is the least accessible of the three. Eisenhorn is a trilogy of science fantasy crime novels by the british writer dan abnett, set in the fictional universe of the warhammer 40,000 tabletop game. Nov 18, 2012 the eisenhorn novels unfold in the world of warhammer 40,000 which is a grim dark future reality, where there is only war. This paperback edition also includes the definitive casebook of gregor eisenhorn, collecting together all twelve of dan abnetts inquisition short stories, several of which have never been in print before. Dec 16, 2004 without a doubt the best warhammer omnibus. The eisenhorn novels unfold in the world of warhammer 40,000 which is a grim dark future reality, where there is only war.
I consider dan abnetts previous inquisition trilogy, collected as the eisenhorn omnibus, to be among the best examples not just of fiction set within the worlds of games workshops warhammer and warhammer 40k universes, but. This is a three book omnibus detailing different aspects of the imperial inquisition, who are like the space police of the setting, and it really gives a flavour of the grim dark setting as whole. There is a lot a character killing which seems to be an ongoing theme in abnetts inqusitionthemed books but thats life in the deadly world of warhammer 40,000. This isnt a light read compared to some others, but it is compelling all the same. Initially a puritan of the amalathian faction, eisenhorns inquisitorial ideology would alter over the course of his career so dramatically towards the philosophy of radical xanthism that other members of the inquisition consider him a possible heretic. Ravenor march 2005 ravenor returned june 2006 ravenor rogue january 2008 bequin. Buy eisenhorn eisenhorn omnibus book online at low prices. Dan abnett eisenhorn omnibus pdf most popular pdf sites. Eisenhorn describes the life and times of gregor eisenhorn an imperial inquisitor.
This is for those that want to examine the imperial underbelly, so to speak. Read it because its the whole classic trilogy that remains top of many warhammer 40,000 fans mustread lists, and in pariah, theres a chance to catch up with eisenhorn. I debated between eisenhorn and the gaunt ghost series 3 omnibus but decided this was the best read as you do not need previous knowledge of warhammer to enjoy this series. So please excuse me as im aware dab not going into indepth into the plot line, talking about planets and weapons and blah. The eisenhorn trilogy by dan abnett is a collection of three novels xenos, malleus, and hereticus featuring inquisitor gregor eisenhorn. Xenos on pc this week because, despite being an official warhammer 40k game, it doesnt say that in its title. Not only did dan abnett give me a intro to 40k through eisenhorn, but he also did a good job of allowing eisenhorn to stand alone. Read it because its the whole classic trilogy that remains top of many warhammer 40,000 fans mustread lists, and in pariah, theres a chance to catch up with eisenhorn decades later, when hes a.
Is eisenhorn still a champion of the throne, or has he been seduced by the very evil that he hunts. Thats because in warhammer 40k humanity is now a xenophobic interstellar empire thats at war with several intergalactic cultures and four interdimensional chaos gods and the cults and demons that. Eisenhorn eisenhorn omnibus dan abnett on free shipping on qualifying offers. Xenos may 2001 malleus december 2001 hereticus january 2002 the magos february 2018 ravenor. This omnibus is a collection of 3 novels and 2 short stories which chronicle selected cases of one of the most famous of these inquisitors, inquisitor eisenhorn. However with further inspection, eisenhorn and his retinue finds that there is a certain pattern leading to the death. By subscribing you confirm that you are over the age of 16 or have consent from your parent or guardian to subscribe. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Eisenhorn, warhammer 40,000s answer to sherlock holmes and judge dredd rolled into one. The omnibus includes stories which span xenos, heretic and. While working for the black library, which is a publisher of novels set in the warhammer fantasy battle and warhammer 40k fictional universes, dan abnett wrote the gaunts ghosts novels of which the book first and only became wildly popular inquisitor eisenhorn trilogy, and the ravenor spinoff novels. When it comes to 40k, you cant really afford to halfass it. In this omnibus edition were presented with three full length novels, those being. The first book, xenos, starts with gregor eisenhorn and his crew pursuing a.
Eisenhorn is a trilogy of novels by dan abnett set in the warhammer 40000 universe, following the adventures of the titular inquisitor and his retinue as they combat the enemies of the imperium of man. Warhammer 40k is a franchise created by games workshop, detailing the far future and the grim darkness it holds. Ironically the name of the various ordos or orders within the inquisition. The main attraction of 40k is the miniatures, but there are also many video games, board games, books, ect. Originally published as three separate paperback novels named xenos, malleus, and hereticus this new edition includes the unabridged contents of those three books as well as two arching short stories of about twenty pages that connect books one to two and two to three. The emperor of man 1 the rise of humanity warhammer 40,000 lore. To give some perspective, i am an avid warhammer 40k reader and thus far have purchased and read every gaunts ghost novel, the eisenhorn and ravenor trilogies minus the asyetunreleased third ravenor novel. This omnibus features a trilogy of novels and two short stories chronicling the life of imperial inquisitor gregor eisenhorn. It originally debuted in 2001 alongside the release of games workshops 54 millimetre model rpg game, inquisitor.
A later omnibus edition contains these three novels and also features two short stories, missing in action and backcloth for a crown additional. Founder of the legion of gamza any music is by kevin macleod thank you. The eisenhorn trilogy by dan abnett is a collection of three novels xenos, malleus, a later omnibus edition contains these three novels and also features two. Inquisitor eisenhorn is one on the most senior members of the imperial inquisition. Eisenhorn is a series of novels and short stories by dan abnett, following the adventures of inquisitor gregor eisenhorn. Throughout the books, eisenhorn finds himself having to use increasingly desperate and dangerous means against his foes. Its a great sciencefiction read for new or seasoned followers of the warhammer series. It also isnt even listed on the games workshop official website, or the black library official website they have a different book which bundles eisenhorn with the second series. Warhammer 40,000s most beloved antihero finally returns in a stunning new novel that pits him against his oldest and most constant foe, and forces him to confront the true darkness of his own self. Inquisitor eisenhorn on the tabletop warhammer community. Eisenhorn a warhammer 40,000 omnibus paperback january 1, 2005. Buy a cheap copy of eisenhorn a warhammer omnibus book by dan abnett.
A later omnibus edition contains these three novels and also features two short stories, missing in action and backcloth for a crown. The first book, xenos, starts with gregor eisenhorn and his crew pursuing. Inquisitor eisenhorn we think its safe to say that being a citadel miniatures designer is a pretty awesome job after all, theyre the people who help populate the worlds of warhammer with a rich cast of characters to play on your tabletop or bring your favourites from the fiction to the game. Eisenhorn a warhammer 40,000 omnibus by dan abnett excellent condition excellent condition. Jan 29, 2018 games workshop will be releasing one of the coollest characters from warhammer 40k into his own figure. The 10 best warhammer 40k novels to start reading now tome. Eisenhorn, as the collected works are now known is the quite possibly best of dan abnetts work. Jul 18, 2019 the eisenhorn trilogy by dan abnett is a collection of three novels xenos, malleus, and hereticus featuring inquisitor gregor eisenhorn. Thanks i was looking at grey knights and the ultra marines omnibus and thought they looked pretty good to start with. Buy a cheap copy of eisenhorn a warhammer 40,000 omnibus book by dan abnett. My personal reading recommendations for the wh40k novels.
Following the 1987 initial release of games workshops warhammer 40,000 wargame, set in a far future science fantasy universe, the company began publishing background literature that expands previous material, adds new material, and describes the universe, its characters, and its events in detail since 1997 the bulk of background literature has been published by the affiliated imprint black. Jun 22, 2019 eisenhorn eisenhorn omnibus dan abnett on free shipping on qualifying offers. See more ideas about warhammer 40k, warhammer 40000 and warhammer art. This subreddit for anything and everything related to warhammer 40k. Eisenhorn by dan abnett, 9781844161560, available at book depository. Both eisenhorn and the horus heresy books are aimed at introducing you to wh40k in some way. Eisenhorn a warhammer 40,000 omnibus by dan abnett excellent condition. But eisenhorn and the horus heresy look pretty good so i think ill try and.
By the second and third, abnett has soundly found his footing with eisenhorn and his crew. Eisenhorn is a trilogy of novels by dan abnett set in the warhammer 40,000 universe, following the adventures of inquisitor eisenhorn and his retinue as they combat the enemies of the imperium of man. Coming out as part of the black library celebration, inquisitor eisenhorn is a beautiful model, perfectly representing the hero of dan abnetts classic novels, as well as a potent ally for. Enter your email to get the very latest news, promotions, hobby tips and more from games workshop. Inquisitor eisenhorn on the tabletop this saturday sees the release of a powerful new agent of the imperium to use in your games of warhammer 40,000. Initially a puritan of the amalathian faction, eisenhorn s inquisitorial ideology would alter over the course of his career so dramatically towards the philosophy of radical xanthism that other members of the inquisition consider him a possible heretic. Buy a cheap copy of eisenhorn a warhammer 40000 omnibus book by dan. Dan abnetts books have always consistently stood out, but eisenhorn is a step above and im glad i picked it up for kindle, having read it years earlier. I went to the local fantasy book store it had loads of warhammer books, but of course it didnt have eisenhorn. Its the whole classic trilogy that remains top of many warhammer 40,000 fans. In the chaotic warhammer 40k universe, the inquisitors are the secret police of the undying emperor of mankind.
Warhammer 40k lore gregor eisenhorn, famous inquisitors part 1 duration. Indeed, eisenhorn has officially been considered a traitor by the inquisition at least. The magos is the brand new, fulllength fourth novel in the hugely popular eisenhorn series. Gregor eisenhorn is an inquisitor of the ordo xenos. Eisenhorn by dan abnett 2005, paperback for sale online. Eisenhorn a warhammer 40,000 omnibus book by dan abnett. The three books of the eisenhorn trilogy are my favorite 40k novels thus far. Inspired by these and the content of the game, abnett wrote the initial trilogy, with xenos, the first novel, released at the same time as the game.
This will either be a big budget production given the care and attention it requires, or its going to be a flop. Eisenhorn by dan abnett 2005, paperback for sale online ebay. Jul 07, 2017 eisenhorn takes place in the warhammer 40k universe and if you havent read a book in this particular genre then you could do worse than start here. The series follows the inquisitors gregor eisenhorn and gideon ravenor and. Eisenhorn by dan abnett, available at book i actually originally read xenos, the first novel in the trilogy, as a stand alone. Inquisitor eisenhorn investigates the infernal workings of chaos and gets drawn into a terrible conspiracy in the complete trilogy from dan abnett. With his warband he scourges the galaxy in order to root out heresy. I knew almost nothing about the warhammer 40k world, so there was a large. I actually originally read xenos, the first novel in the trilogy, as a stand.
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