Black Library Advent Calendar 2013 Series by Graham McNeill, Anthony Reynolds, Gav Thorpe, Andy Smillie, Ben Counter, James Swallow, L.J. Goulding, Cavan Scott, Aaron Dembski-Bowden, Guy Haley, Graeme Lyon, Chris Wraight, David Annandale, Steve Parker, Christian Z. Dunn, Nick Kyme, John French

On Prospero, a solitary living soul walks across the shattered world. Beneath the ruined spires, Ahriman, exiled son of Magnus the Red and destroyer of his Legion, contemplates what once was, what is, and what may yet be. And amidst the dust of the long-lost paradise world, the sorcerer faces his mistakes and decides his destiny.

As the daemon lord M’Kar and his forces assault Ultramar itself, the warriors of the Ultramarines muster for war. As the Third Company prepare to take the battle to the enemy, a threat is revealed upon Macragge itself and only the renowned sniper Torias Telion can stop the devastation that will ensue if the foe’s plan comes to fruition.

On the benighted world of Gehöft, the White Scars battle the forces of Chaos, both mortal and daemonic. As plague spreads and darkness reigns, Kor’sarro Khan takes to the field, eager to take the head of the traitor responsible for the world’s corruption. But when his Dark Angels allies abandon the fight, the Khan and his bikers are forced into a deadly confrontation with the servants of Nurgle that threatens to damn them... moreOn the benighted world of Gehöft, the White Scars battle the forces of Chaos, both mortal and daemonic. As plague spreads and darkness reigns, Kor’sarro Khan takes to the field, eager to take the head of the traitor responsible for the world’s corruption. But when his Dark Angels allies abandon the fight, the Khan and his bikers are forced into a deadly confrontation with the servants of Nurgle that threatens to damn them. Read it because It's a short but well-crafted tale that sees the Khan's speed and lust for battle used against him, and sets up a confrontation with the Dark Angels. less

Exemeter VII has fallen into rebellion, its governor declaring independence from the Imperium and leading the world into darkness. Now the Dark Angels and their allies from the Godesian Imperial Guard have arrived to return the Emperor’s light to this forsaken planet. As Supreme Grand Master Azrael and the commander of the Godesians approach the governor’s throne room, a deadly secret will be revealed. But deadly to whom?

Golgof’s Kommandos are the best there is, the sneakiest there is. They’ll deal with the death-ghosts in the forest. That’s what Golgof has promised Warboss Skullcrak, and that’s what his boyz will do. But as their black-clad foes lure them deeper into the forest, Golgof starts to realise that his Kommandos might not be quite the sneakiest after all… Read it because A Lords of the Space marines short story by Gav Thorpe

To be invited to hunt with the Great Wolf, Logan Grimnar himself, is a singular honour. So why does Turin Strongheart not feel honoured? As the pair track a deadly Fenrisian snow troll in the midst of a raging blizzard, Strongheart remembers the deed for which he is being lauded – but how much does Jarl Grimnar know about what really happened on the battlefield?A Lords of the Space Marines short story by Cavan Scott

In the fighting pits of the Conqueror, Khârn and his fellow World Eaters compete in ever-bloodier contests of carnage and mayhem. As the Butcher’s Nails dig ever deeper into their brains, the Legion have forsaken the Crimson Path. Now they walk a darker, more dangerous road: the Eightfold Path.A Horus Heresy audio by Anthony Reynolds

Amongst the brotherhood of the sons of Sanguinius, there is one who stands apart. A figure of dread and awe, an executioner in aspect and role, Astorath exists for a singular purpose – to bring death to those of the Blood Angels and their successors whom the Black Rage has claimed... moreAmongst the brotherhood of the sons of Sanguinius, there is one who stands apart. A figure of dread and awe, an executioner in aspect and role, Astorath exists for a singular purpose – to bring death to those of the Blood Angels and their successors whom the Black Rage has claimed. And now he goes to perform his bloody duty… Read it because A figure of dread and awe, an executioner in aspect and role, Astorath exists for a singular purpose – to bring death to those whom the Black Rage has claimed. less

A world of perfect faith and matchless purity, Annunciation is one of the holiest planets in the Imperium. Of course, the higher the rise, the further there is to fall. This, Typhus knows well. As one who once fell from grace, he is determined to bring Annunciation to the same fate. And he is determined to do so alone... moreA world of perfect faith and matchless purity, Annunciation is one of the holiest planets in the Imperium. Of course, the higher the rise, the further there is to fall. This, Typhus knows well. As one who once fell from grace, he is determined to bring Annunciation to the same fate. And he is determined to do so alone. But what can one Chaos Space Marine do against a world of countless billions of souls? Read it because A creepy and dark tale focusing on the methods Typhus uses to spread his praise of the Plague God to worlds across the Imperium. less

Darnath Lysander is a man tortured by his past, a past in which the Iron Warriors play a prominent, and unpleasant, role. As the First Captain of the Imperial Fists must choose between the lives of innocents and the death of one of Perturabo’s sons, he recalls a similar incident that haunts him still, and must decide what mistakes are worth repeating. Read it because A Lords of the Space Marines short story by Anthony Reynolds

A warrior without a war. A wanderer in eternity. A man shaped by destiny, but whose destiny is yet to take shape. Kaldor Draigo is all of this and more. Lost in the infernal otherrealm of the warp and doomed to battle the forces of Chaos for all time, the warrior who once led the Grey Knights Chapter to war is now a legion of one, with all the daemonic servants of the Ruinous Powers arrayed against him... moreA warrior without a war. A wanderer in eternity. A man shaped by destiny, but whose destiny is yet to take shape. Kaldor Draigo is all of this and more. Lost in the infernal otherrealm of the warp and doomed to battle the forces of Chaos for all time, the warrior who once led the Grey Knights Chapter to war is now a legion of one, with all the daemonic servants of the Ruinous Powers arrayed against him. Read it because It's a quick look at life for Kaldor Draigo within the warp, and at the lengths he must go to in order to remain alive and sane. less

Deep beneath the earth of Nocturne, Vulkan He’stan works. Alone, as is his lot, he forges a blade to aid him in his eternal quest for the primarch Vulkan’s lost artefacts. But when the activity attracts some of the deadly world’s vicious predators, the forgefather must test his steel against them. Read it because A Lords of the Space Marines short story by Nick Kyme

Newly raised to the rank of High Marshal of the Black Templars, lord of the Eternal Crusade, Helbrecht has led his brethren into the Ghoul Stars, to wage war on worlds where reality itself is in question and the laws of physics do not apply. As they prepare for a final assault on an alien stronghold, Helbrecht lectures his warriors on the rewards that await them, the glory of battle and eternity at the Emperor’s right hand... moreNewly raised to the rank of High Marshal of the Black Templars, lord of the Eternal Crusade, Helbrecht has led his brethren into the Ghoul Stars, to wage war on worlds where reality itself is in question and the laws of physics do not apply. As they prepare for a final assault on an alien stronghold, Helbrecht lectures his warriors on the rewards that await them, the glory of battle and eternity at the Emperor’s right hand. Read it because A 1,000 word High Marshal Helbrecht short story by Guy Haley. less

The world of Skylos, already wracked by war, is now host to a bizarre and terrifying threat – a threat that the Blood Angels have come to end. The Axe Mortalis in hand, Commander Dante leads a host of Angels into battle against Chaos-tainted chronomancers, sorcerers who use his past, present and future as a weapon against him. Read it because A Lords of the Space Marines short story by James Swallow

Gabriel Seth, Chapter Master of the Flesh Tearers, comes to Baal itself, intent on revenge. His prey resides in the toxic wastelands, a monster beyond imagining that butchered some of Seth’s warriors. As he forces his way into a hidden complex known to just a handful of souls, Seth prepares to face the greatest challenge of his long and blood-soaked life... moreGabriel Seth, Chapter Master of the Flesh Tearers, comes to Baal itself, intent on revenge. His prey resides in the toxic wastelands, a monster beyond imagining that butchered some of Seth’s warriors. As he forces his way into a hidden complex known to just a handful of souls, Seth prepares to face the greatest challenge of his long and blood-soaked life. Read it becauseIt’s a brutal, bloody and utterly vicious fight between two Space Marines who won’t back down, won’t compromise and absolutely won’t pull their punches. Action visceral enough to make you flinch… less

It is a year since the greenskins invaded Rynn’s World and the Crimson Fists were brought low. Now, lord of a shattered Chapter, Pedro Kantor has become an administrator, guiding his brethren through the slow process of rebuilding. But Kantor is a vengeful Fist, and misses the joy of battle. As he struggles to reconcile the two, war beckons. Can he resist its lure? Read it because A Lords of the Space Marines short story by Steve Parker

Alone and injured on a dying world, surrounded by a horde of monstrous tyranids, Captain Cato Sicarius of the Ultramarines is determined to bring an end to his inhuman foe, even at the cost of his life. Haunted by past mistakes, Sicarius prepares to meet the Emperor… But the Master of Mankind may have other plans for the Master of the Watch.

In the aftermath of battle, a group of Black Legion warlords – traitors to mankind, drawn from across the Legions of Chaos and sworn to the Warmaster – torture a prisoner, a captain of the Space Marines. Defiant to the last, the son of the Emperor is prepared to die, his duty fulfilled. But Abaddon, the Chosen of Chaos, has other plans for this brave warrior…A Lords of the Space Marines short story by Aaron Dembski-Bowden

In the aftermath of the Bloodborn invasion of Ultramar, Marneus Calgar meets with his Chief Librarian in the shadow of their primarch’s stasis-tomb. As they reflect upon the hardships of the past year and contemplate the future, both Tigurius and his Chapter Master realise that difficult decisions must be made – and a powerful enemy must be faced, lest Ultramar suffer greater losses still.

Renowned as one of the finest duelists the galaxy has ever known, Lucius seeks ever greater challenges against which to test himself. After the Emperor's Children Legion scattered in the wake of their primarch's apotheosis on Iydris, he finds his way into the domain of a similarly legendary swordsman - Sanakht of the Thousand Sons. But which of these infamous warriors carries the greater favour amongst their new masters?A Horus Heresy Audio by Graham McNeill

After the battle is over, as the fire burns and the blood dries, tales are told and sagas forged. And no warrior of the Space Wolves is the hero of more stories than Bjorn the Fell-Handed. On Moreal, Finnvid tells of the heroics he witnessed from the ancient Dreadnought as Bjorn battled a foe beyond understanding, but one with which he was strangely familiar…A Lords of the Space Marines short story by Chris Wraight

For seven years the Blood Angels have warred against the Great Devourer on Skylos. For seven years they have fought and bled and died. Now, the war is almost over, and only a handful of the sons of Sanguinius remain. As they prepare to make their last stand, thoughts turn to the Sanguinor, said to arrive and bring hope in moments of great peril. But the Sanguinor is just a legend. It isn’t real… is it?A Lords of the Space Marines short story by James Swallow

Supporting the White Scars on Gehöft, Sammael, Master of the Ravenwing, prepares to aid Kor’sarro Khan against the plague-ridden warriors of Chaos. But when an ancient secret is revealed, Sammael must choose between the bonds of brotherhood and pursuit of the oldest foe of his Chapter.A Lords of the Space Marines short story by Ben Counter

For a select few amongst the First Legion, the Northwilds of Caliban hold a particularly dark secret. At the command of Luther himself, young Librarian Zahariel accompanies the Lord Cypher on one of his mysterious forays into the unknown depths. But an ancient evil is stirring once more and, with rumours of galactic civil war creeping back to their home world, it may have already sunken its claws into the Dark Angels Legion...A Horus Heresy audio drama by Gav Thorpe

From the dark days of the Horus Heresy to the end of the 41st millennium, the Lords of the Space Marines have stood strong against all their many foes. This collection of twenty-two short stories and three audio dramas tells tales of mighty battles and heroic deeds of the greatest of the Adeptus Astartes. Featuring stories by Graham McNeill, Nick Kyme, Aaron Dembski-Bowden and many more... moreFrom the dark days of the Horus Heresy to the end of the 41st millennium, the Lords of the Space Marines have stood strong against all their many foes. This collection of twenty-two short stories and three audio dramas tells tales of mighty battles and heroic deeds of the greatest of the Adeptus Astartes. Featuring stories by Graham McNeill, Nick Kyme, Aaron Dembski-Bowden and many more.TABLE OF CONTENTSBjorn: Lone Wolf - Chris WraightAhriman: Hand of Dust - John FrenchTorias Telion: The Eye of Vengeance - Graham McNeillKor'sarro Khan: Huntmaster - Graeme LyonAzrael: Protector of Secrets - C Z DunnKayvaan Shrike: Shadow Stalker - Gav ThorpeLogan Grimnar: Defender of Honour - Cavan ScottKhârn: The Eightfold Path - Anthony ReynoldsAstorath The Grim: Redeemer of the Lost - Andy SmillieTyphus: Herald of the Plague God - David AnnandaleLysander: The Fist of Dorn - Anthony ReynoldsKaldor Draigo: Knight of Titan - L J GouldingVulkan He'stan: Forgefather - Nick KymeHelbrecht: The Crusader - Guy HaleyDante: Lord of the Host - James SwallowLucius: The Eternal Blade - Graham McNeillPedro Kantor: The Vengeful Fist - Steve ParkerCato Sicarius: Master of the Watch - Nick KymeAbaddon: Chosen of Chaos - Aaron Dembski-BowdenMarneus Calgar: Lord of Ultramar- Graham McNeillGabriel Seth: The Flesh Tearer - Andy SmillieBjorn: The Fell-Handed - Chris WraightThe Sanguinor: Exemplar of the Host - James SwallowSammael: Lord of the Eternal Hunt - Ben CounterCypher: Guardian of Order - Gav Thorpe less