Black Library Advent Calendar 2012 Series by David Annandale, Toby Longworth, Ramon Tikaram, Tim Treloar, Peter Fehervari, Sandy Mitchell, Graham McNeill, Andy Smillie, L.J. Goulding, David Guymer, Chris Wraight, Mike Lee, James Swallow, Rob Sanders, Nick Kyme, Nik Vincent, John French, Guy Haley

Imperial Fists Sergeant Leonen Kyarus awakens in a burned-out Rhino, his brothers missing. A mysterious voice calls to him – but will it lead him to salvation or damnation?A Imperial Fists short story from Ray Harrison.

Successful aspirants to the Space Wolves go on to join the Chapter and forge great deeds in battle. But what of those who stumble on the way? One such Chapter serf carries out his duties while contemplating failure’s reward.ABOUT THE BOOKA Space Wolves short story from Chris Wraight.“Like a wordsmith at his anvil, Chris Wraight crafts a story that is deft in detail and beaten from his passion for a familiar faction.” - Rob Sanders

Locked in battle with deadly foes, a Librarian of the Flesh Tearers marshals his power to slip between the moments and bring an end to his enemies. But something else lurks between the beats of his hearts…ABOUT THE BOOKA Flesh Tearers short story by Andy Smillie“So visceral, you can taste the blood in your teeth.” – James Swallow

In the strategium of the Vengeful Spirit, Warmaster Horus sets up his assault on his father’s Imperium. But just who is Horus talking to as he lays out his plans for galactic domination?A Horus Heresy audio by John French

On the Planet of the Sorcerers, Ahzek Ahriman comes to blows with another of the Thousand Sons as plans are laid for his greatest work.ABOUT THE BOOKA Thousand Sons story from graham McNeill

A lone Space Marine in service to the Deathwatch tracks a vicious alien creature – but as hunter becomes hunted, can he survive the xenos horror’s lethal attentions?A Deathwatch short story from L J Goulding

When Brother Reinhart hears the Emperor’s voice, he is anointed with the arms and armour of the Emperor’s Champion and sent to fulfil a mighty destiny…ABOUT THE BOOKA Black Templars story by Mike LeeMike Lee gives us a great snapshot of the lives of these devout warriors – he shows us Space Marines aren’t just super-soldiers in powered armour, but somewhat akin to holy men, monkish in their application to their role.– Guy Haley

The senior officers of the Iron Snakes unite in judgement of one of their number. As his victories and failures are weighed up, his fate will be decided..."An all-too brief glimpse into the archaic ritual, bonds of fealty and honour that punctuate the lives of the Space Marines." - Mark LathamABOUT THE BOOKAn Iron Snakes story by Nik Vincent.

In the aftermath of the Isstvan V massacre, a group of Salamanders survivors lay a trap for their foes, a group of unwary Night Lords on the hunt for easy prey."Guy Haley's 'Strike and Fade' is a wonderful tribute to the Fire-born, steeped in all the ash, fire and righteous fury I've come to associate the Salamanders with." – Nick Kyme

A Blood Angels captain reflects upon his many years of service and the honours he has accumulated, recounting the campaigns in which they were earned.A Blood Angles Story from James Swallow (first published in the Games Day UK Program 2012)

With his back to a wall, a blindfold over his eyes and a firing squad before him, an Imperial Guardsman remembers the events that brought him to this place of execution...An Imperial Guard short story by David Guymer

Taking a little rest and relaxation in the company of Inquisitor Vail, the renowned Hero of the Imperium Commissar Ciaphas Cain finds himself beset by thugs intent on killing them both.."The Little Things" is an utterly charming tale that fully evokes the dark future of Warhammer 40,000 whilst remaining entertainingly tongue-in-cheek. – Ray Harrison

A warrior of the Space Wolves races across the snows, pursued by vicious lupine predators. Can he outrun the monstrous wolves or will he fall victim to Fenris’s deadly wildlife?ABOUT THE BOOKA Space Wolves short story by Nick KymeImmediate, visceral and harbouring a killer punch. – George Mann

Jhi'kaara, pathfinder of the Tau fire caste, reflects upon the events and battles that have shaped her life and given her the meaning of her name: broken mirror.

Inquisitor Bronislaw Czevak emerges from the webway to find a planet entirely devoid of life. At its heart lies a deadly secret… the secret Czevak came to the world to find.An Inquisitor Czevak story by Rob Sanders"Like all good stories featuring inquisitors, Czevak To The Dark Tower Came has a mystery at its core." - C Z Dunn

The Iron Hands warship Veritas Ferrum arrives in the Isstvan system in the second wave of Imperial forces. Battered by the foes and forced to retreat, the crew must make a difficult choice when survivors of the massacre ask for aid.ABOUT THE BOOKAn Iron Hands story by David Annandale"I am developing a real taste for David Annadale’s work, and Veritas Ferrum is a satisfying and tantalising morsel." – John French