Shield of Baal Series by Braden Campbell, Joshua Reynolds, Nick Kyme, Joe Parrino

The deadly worlds of the Cryptus System, always beset by the gravitational and radioactive forces of their twin stars, have come under a new threat – the xenos might of the tyranids. A tendril of Hive Fleet Leviathan has reached the Cryptus shieldworlds. The Imperium musters its strength, for the aliens must be stopped here, as next in the hive fleet’s path is the home world of the Blood Angels Space Marines, Baal itself... moreThe deadly worlds of the Cryptus System, always beset by the gravitational and radioactive forces of their twin stars, have come under a new threat – the xenos might of the tyranids. A tendril of Hive Fleet Leviathan has reached the Cryptus shieldworlds. The Imperium musters its strength, for the aliens must be stopped here, as next in the hive fleet’s path is the home world of the Blood Angels Space Marines, Baal itself. On the world of Lysios, as the valiant Adepta Sororitas defend the planet against the creatures of the Leviathan, a platoon of Tempestus Scions, the Imperium’s elite storm troopers, are seconded to the service of the mysterious Inquisitor Ulrich to perform a dangerous – and vital – mission: to capture a unique tyranid bioform from the treacherous tidal swell of Lysios – even if it costs Tempestor Chavis and his men their lives.The elite warriors of the Militarum Tempestus take on the xenos hordes of the tyranids in the finest tradition of man versus alien. This book also demonstrates some of the tensions that exist between the various arms of the Imperium, none of whom see eye to eye, but all of which must unite against the onslaught of Hive Fleet Leviathan. less

The sons of Sanguinius land upon Phodia, commanded by First Captain Karlaen, the Shield of Baal. Their mission is to find and secure the planetary governor, whose blood may hold the key to curing the twin curses of the Chapter: the Red Thirst and the Black Rage. But the Spawn of Cryptus, a sinister tyranid creature, is also seeking the governor, and Karlaen stands in its way Read it because The sons of Sanguinius land upon Phodia, commanded by First Captain Karlaen, the Shield of Baal... moreThe sons of Sanguinius land upon Phodia, commanded by First Captain Karlaen, the Shield of Baal. Their mission is to find and secure the planetary governor, whose blood may hold the key to curing the twin curses of the Chapter: the Red Thirst and the Black Rage. But the Spawn of Cryptus, a sinister tyranid creature, is also seeking the governor, and Karlaen stands in its way Read it because The sons of Sanguinius land upon Phodia, commanded by First Captain Karlaen, the Shield of Baal. Their mission is to find and secure the planetary governor, whose blood may hold the key to curing the twin curses of the Chapter: the Red Thirst and the Black Rage. less

Far from the war-torn Cryptus system, the shadow of the Leviathan falls on a world under the protection of the Ultramarines. As his warriors lead a desperate rearguard to allow the world's citizens to evacuate, Chief Librarian Tigurius tackles a monstrous new presence - a beast whose psychic powers threaten to overwhelm even him... moreFar from the war-torn Cryptus system, the shadow of the Leviathan falls on a world under the protection of the Ultramarines. As his warriors lead a desperate rearguard to allow the world's citizens to evacuate, Chief Librarian Tigurius tackles a monstrous new presence - a beast whose psychic powers threaten to overwhelm even him. Can he survive his first encounter with this creature, or will he be lost to the might of the hive mind? Read it because The Ultramarines are no strangers to fighting the tyranids, having suffered brutally at the claws of the galaxy's first hive fleet invasion. In this story, Chief Librarian Tigurius witnesses first hand the true scale of the malign intelligence that lurks at the core of the Hive Mind. less

A lone Grey Knight awakens on a devastated world. As a long night progresses, he finds himself in the midst of a vicious war between daemons and tyranids. Trapped between these deadly foes, he salvages a Dreadknight warsuit from a fallen comrade and heads in search of Salvation – but just what is Salvation?The Nemesis Dreadknight is the most powerful and awe-inspiring weapon in the entire arsenal of the Grey Knights... moreA lone Grey Knight awakens on a devastated world. As a long night progresses, he finds himself in the midst of a vicious war between daemons and tyranids. Trapped between these deadly foes, he salvages a Dreadknight warsuit from a fallen comrade and heads in search of Salvation – but just what is Salvation?The Nemesis Dreadknight is the most powerful and awe-inspiring weapon in the entire arsenal of the Grey Knights. Caught in the midst of a war between swarms of alien tyranids and hordes of daemons, a lone Grey Knight dons this mighty armature to fight his way across a hell-spawned landscape, through greater daemons and hive tyrants, to reach his 'salvation'. less

The planets of the Cryptus system have stood for millennia, an unassailable bastion of Imperial dominance. All that changed when the might of Hive Fleet Leviathan descended upon the sheildworlds, an endless tide of hyper-evolved killers intent on the absorption of all biomass in the system. Even as the Imperium began to muster its strength, the first wave of attacks smashed aside all opposition... moreThe planets of the Cryptus system have stood for millennia, an unassailable bastion of Imperial dominance. All that changed when the might of Hive Fleet Leviathan descended upon the sheildworlds, an endless tide of hyper-evolved killers intent on the absorption of all biomass in the system. Even as the Imperium began to muster its strength, the first wave of attacks smashed aside all opposition. The intervention of the Blood Angels, though welcome, looks destined to be a vain show of heroism in the face of overwhelming numbers. Yet, as the Tyranids push back the Imperial forces on all fronts, a new threat begins to stir beneath the surface of the doomed worlds...Tempestus by Braden CampbellDeathstorm by Josh ReynoldsWraithflight by Guy HaleyA Son's Burden by Andy SmillieThe Word of the Silent King by LJ GouldingDevourer by Joe ParrinoShadow of the Leviathan by Josh ReynoldsDread Night by Nick Kyme less

As war rolls across the Cryptus System, Blood Angels Sergeant Jatiel and his squad are far from the fighting, standing sentinel over a dead world. Across the galaxy another threat rises as the necron overlord Anrakyr the Traveller seeks to awaken a tomb world – a goal that will ultimately lead him into the heart of the battle for the Cryptus shieldworlds and a desperate alliance with the sons of Sanguinius... moreAs war rolls across the Cryptus System, Blood Angels Sergeant Jatiel and his squad are far from the fighting, standing sentinel over a dead world. Across the galaxy another threat rises as the necron overlord Anrakyr the Traveller seeks to awaken a tomb world – a goal that will ultimately lead him into the heart of the battle for the Cryptus shieldworlds and a desperate alliance with the sons of Sanguinius.The battle for the Cryptus systems reaches its climax as Xenos both newly spawned and incomprehensibly ancient clash. In this warzone, even the most bitter of rivalries are set aside in the face of utter destruction. The necrons make great antagonists, but here we have one of only a handful of titles where we see war from the perspective of these ancient warriors. less