Description

Key Features:

• A Warhammer 40,000 plague warfare novel by acclaimed author Chris Wraight
• Follow the Death Guard as they unleash corruption across the Imperium Nihilus
• Witness Nurgle’s servants spreading disease and decay throughout the galaxy
• Enhanced edition featuring brand-new illustrations and exclusive author annotations

Experience the Dark Evolution of Chaos in This Masterful Death Guard Epic

Witness the galaxy’s transformation as the Cadian Gate falls and the Imperium splits in two. Acclaimed author Chris Wraight, renowned for his Space Wolves series and the Siege of Terra novel Warhawk, delivers a haunting exploration of corruption and vengeance as the Death Guard emerge from millennia of imprisonment to wreak havoc across the Imperium Nihilus.

Why This Novel Is Essential Reading

Discover the chilling evolution of once-noble crusaders into plague-spreading horrors as Wraight delves deep into the psychological darkness of Mortarion’s sons. Watch as the Death Guard target Sabatine, home world of the White Consuls Chapter, in a campaign that blends tactical warfare with cosmic horror. This isn’t just another Chaos novel – it’s a masterful examination of how the past haunts even the most corrupted servants of darkness.

Unparalleled World-Building and Atmospheric Horror

Experience the shattered galaxy through the eyes of traitors who carry the weight of ten thousand years of bitterness and corruption. Wraight expertly crafts the transformation from the Eye of Terror’s daemon-worlds to the smoldering ruins of the Dark Imperium, creating an atmosphere of dread that permeates every page. The novel captures both the grand scale of galactic warfare and the intimate horror of personal damnation.

Premium Enhanced Edition Features

This special hardcover edition elevates your reading experience with stunning variant cover artwork and brand-new interior illustrations that bring the plague marines’ terrifying presence to life. Gain exclusive insights through Chris Wraight’s personal annotations throughout the text, revealing the creative process and deeper meanings behind key scenes. The included afterword provides additional context and behind-the-scenes glimpses into crafting this dark masterpiece.

Perfect For Fans Of

Horror enthusiasts will appreciate the psychological depth and body horror elements as noble warriors become agents of disease and decay. Military science fiction readers will enjoy the strategic warfare between Chaos warbands and loyalist defenders. Warhammer 40,000 veterans will relish the deep lore exploration and character development that honors the setting’s tragic themes while pushing the narrative into bold new territory.

From the Community:

The galaxy has changed. Armies of Chaos march across the Dark Imperium, among them the Death Guard, servants of the Plague God. But shadows of the past haunt these traitors… Chris Wraight’s epic novel returns in a fabulous new illustrated and annotated edition, with new illustrations, author commentary, and an afterword.

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