The Horusian Wars Series by John French

Book 1 in the Horusian Wars seriesSummoned to an inquisitorial conclave, Inquisitor Covenant believes he has uncovered an agent of Chaos and prepares to denounce the heretic Talicto before his fellows…READ IT BECAUSEJohn French shines a spotlight on the Inquisition in his own inimitable style, delving into the grim darkness of the far future as never before.THE STORYWar rages in the Caradryad Sector... moreBook 1 in the Horusian Wars seriesSummoned to an inquisitorial conclave, Inquisitor Covenant believes he has uncovered an agent of Chaos and prepares to denounce the heretic Talicto before his fellows…READ IT BECAUSEJohn French shines a spotlight on the Inquisition in his own inimitable style, delving into the grim darkness of the far future as never before.THE STORYWar rages in the Caradryad Sector. Worlds are falling to madness and rebellion, and the great war machine of the Imperium is moving to counter the threat. Amongst its agents is Inquisitor Covenant. Puritan, psyker, expert swordsman, he reserves an especial hatred for those of his order who would seek to harness the power of Ruin as a weapon. Summoned to an inquisitorial conclave, Covenant believes he has uncovered such a misguided agent and prepares to denounce the heretic Talicto before his fellows. But when the gathering is attacked and many left dead in its wake, Covenant vows to hunt down Talicto and discover the truth behind the mysterious cult apparently at the heart of the massacre, the Unseen. In the murky plot into which he is drawn, Covenant knows only one thing for certain: trust no one.Written by John French.Audiobook running time: 10 hours 14 minutes.Narrated by John Banks. less

Book 2 in the Horusian Wars seriesInquisitor Covenant’s quest to stop a sect of renegade Inquisitors continues as he battles to deny their sinister design on an Imperial shrine world wreathed in darkness. As his foes seek to raise a Living Saint, Covenant must do the unthinkable…READ IT BECAUSEThe epic story that began in Resurrection continues as Covenant faces a challenge that will test him body and soul... moreBook 2 in the Horusian Wars seriesInquisitor Covenant’s quest to stop a sect of renegade Inquisitors continues as he battles to deny their sinister design on an Imperial shrine world wreathed in darkness. As his foes seek to raise a Living Saint, Covenant must do the unthinkable…READ IT BECAUSEThe epic story that began in Resurrection continues as Covenant faces a challenge that will test him body and soul.THE STORYDarkness approaches Dominicus Prime, a literal Season of Night that brings with it portents, madness and strange happenings. Standing alone as a beacon against the darkness is the Monastery of the Last Candle, a temple to the holy light of the Emperor. As the bishops and the cardinals vie for power and influence, a crisis looms among the Pilgrim Drift who are starving in their droves. Discord is rife and there are whispers of a rising cult, one committed to blood and horror. Into this political powder keg comes Inquisitor Covenant and his followers. Drawn to the shrineworld by the prescience of the Emperor's Tarot, they come seeking the agents of the Triumverate, a sect of Horusians bent on power themselves. It is the belief of Covenant that these radicals seek an incarnation, nothing less than a divine vessel, a living saint. To what end, he can only surmise, but Covenant knows it cannot bode well. He must deny the Horusians at any cost. The fate of the very sector may be determined by it. less

A Story of the Horusian WarsOn the Ecclesiarchy world of Dominicus Prime, heresy runs rampant – but Inquisitor Covenant and his warband have come to cut the poison out as only the Inquisition can... moreA Story of the Horusian WarsOn the Ecclesiarchy world of Dominicus Prime, heresy runs rampant – but Inquisitor Covenant and his warband have come to cut the poison out as only the Inquisition can.READ IT BECAUSEIt's a prequel to John French's forthcoming Horusian Wars novel 'Resurrection' and gets into the heads of a couple of the inquisitor's warband, as well as showing his ruthless efficiency – his enemies certainly don't expect the Imperial Inquisition…THE STORYHeresy lurks within the Ecclesiarchy world of Dominicus Prime. In the sprawling temples and cloisters of the Crow Complex, once-pious priests have turned from the Emperor's light and embraced the darkness of the Tenth Path. But no longer, for Inquisitor Covenant and his hand-picked retinue of warriors, rogues and savants – heroes all – have come to cleanse Dominicus Prime of the taint that infects it. But as they enter the sprawling complex in search of the leaders of the insidious cult, danger closes in around them… less

A Warhammer 40,000 anthology Inquisitor Covenant stands against the plans of the sinister ‘Triumvirate’… but he does not stand alone. In the anthology are tales of the allies – rogues, agents, psykers and killers – who aid him in his battle against the darkness.READ IT BECAUSEEvery one of the companions of Inquisitor Covenant has their own story to tell, their own battles to fight and their own legends to forge – and in this anthology, you'll discover many of these tales... moreA Warhammer 40,000 anthology Inquisitor Covenant stands against the plans of the sinister ‘Triumvirate’… but he does not stand alone. In the anthology are tales of the allies – rogues, agents, psykers and killers – who aid him in his battle against the darkness.READ IT BECAUSEEvery one of the companions of Inquisitor Covenant has their own story to tell, their own battles to fight and their own legends to forge – and in this anthology, you'll discover many of these tales.DESCRIPTIONMyriad are the cohorts of the Inquisitor Covenant. As he struggles to unpick the plans of the mysterious and deadly 'Triumvirate', he must use every weapon in his arsenal and every resource at his disposal. These are the men and women who follow his iron example, his closest agents, psykers and killers. Every tool is necessary in the war against Chaos and herein are eleven tales of such gifted, devout and sometimes terrifying individuals. Heed their stories, their origins, their bleakest moments and their greatest triumphs. What destiny has in store in the end none can say for sure, all we can do is turn the card and see what fate decrees...CONTENTSThe Absolution of Swords The Knave of StarsThe Mistress of Threads The Circle of the SwordThe Spirit of CogsThe Thief of ChalicesThe Maiden of the Dream The Purity of Ignorance The Son of SorrowsThe Father of FaithThe Blessing of Saints less

An Inquisition short storyInquisitor Covenant must hunt down the daemon at the heart of a planetary conspiracy, but how high a price will he and his team pay to defeat the evil, and are they even aware what the cost of success will be?READ IT BECAUSEThough he was introduced to the Warhammer 40,000 universe at the same time as Eisenhorn, there's never been fiction about Inquisitor Covenant.. moreAn Inquisition short storyInquisitor Covenant must hunt down the daemon at the heart of a planetary conspiracy, but how high a price will he and his team pay to defeat the evil, and are they even aware what the cost of success will be?READ IT BECAUSEThough he was introduced to the Warhammer 40,000 universe at the same time as Eisenhorn, there's never been fiction about Inquisitor Covenant... until now!THE STORYWhile the Space Marines and the Imperial Guard fight the myriad alien enemies that seek to overwhelm mankind, the Inquisition pursues a different kind of war. For theirs is a war fought in the dark places of man’s soul – a battle against the corruption of Chaos, a battle for the survival of humanity. Inquisitor Covenant must hunt down the daemon at the heart of a planetary conspiracy, but how high a price will he and his team pay to defeat the evil, and are they even aware what the cost of success will be? less

A Horusian Wars storyWhen Tech-Priest Glavius-4-Rho is assigned to awaken an ancient piece of technology, he discovers dark secrets that may change his understanding of the universe.READ IT BECAUSEDiscover curious characters, a colossal secret and mysteries beyond the bounds of logic in a tale by John French.THE STORYTech-Priest Glavius-4-Rho is in the service of Inquisitor Covenant – but he wasn't always so... moreA Horusian Wars storyWhen Tech-Priest Glavius-4-Rho is assigned to awaken an ancient piece of technology, he discovers dark secrets that may change his understanding of the universe.READ IT BECAUSEDiscover curious characters, a colossal secret and mysteries beyond the bounds of logic in a tale by John French.THE STORYTech-Priest Glavius-4-Rho is in the service of Inquisitor Covenant – but he wasn't always so. Long ago, he was a member of the Martian priesthood assigned to a secret project – awakening a machine beneath the forge world of Zhao-Arkkad. With a pair of odd companions, he discovers the secret of the device… and that it is so immeasurably ancient that it may be haunted by ghosts beyond the logical understanding of any tech-priest.This story is also available in the anthologies Horusian Wars: Divination and Inferno! Volume 3. less