While working for the black library, which is a publisher of novels set in the warhammer fantasy battle and warhammer 40k fictional universes, dan abnett wrote the gaunts ghosts novels of which the book first and only became wildly popular inquisitor eisenhorn trilogy, and the ravenor spinoff novels. Live action warhammer 40,000 tv show eisenhorn announced. Its the unexpected fourth volume of the eisenhorn trilogy. Mar 24, 2019 eisenhorn is a trilogy by dan abnett that follows the life and career of imperial inquisitor gregor eisenhorn and set firmly within the warhammer 40k universe. Gregor eisenhorn is an interesting and sympathetic character, and the reader is drawn into his struggle. The third instalment of dan abnetts classic eisenhorn trilogy, hereticus shows us inquisitor gregor eisenhorn in his darkest moments. Apr 11, 2020 the eisenhorn trilogy by dan abnett is a collection of three novels xenos, malleus, a later omnibus edition contains these three novels and also features two. The complete series list for eisenhorn trilogy dan abnett. The third trilogy focuses on alizebeth bequin, a former protegee and operative of gregor eisenhorn.
It originally debuted in 2001 alongside the release of games workshops 54 millimetre model rpg game, inquisitor. On sancour, cherubael later rescued the imprisoned clone of elizabeth bequin from eisenhorn s pupilturnedenemy, gideon ravenor. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Jul 17, 2019 eisenhorn, as the series will reportedly be called, spotlights the major character gregor eisenhorn, the inquisitor who starred in a trilogy of books by dan abnett that debuted in 2001. Malleus eisenhorn trilogy paperback january 1, 2001 by dan abnett author.
In 2012, dan abnett wrote pariah, the first of a third trilogy that promised to be just as entertaining. Dan abnett is the most popular author of games workshop paper book publishing division, the black library. Blazed through eisenhorn, ravenor and pariah the past few weeks. Eisenhorn is a trilogy by dan abnett that follows the life and career of imperial inquisitor gregor eisenhorn and set firmly within the warhammer 40k universe. The eisenhorn trilogy by dan abnett shows a more intellectual side of this futuristic dark age, where man has forgotten more about technology than he will ever learn again. The bequin series, commencing with pariah novel, is a planned trilogy of novels by dan abnett, which is meant to complete the inquisitor novel series, after the eisenhorn and ravenor series, also by abnett. For example, the sabbat worlds crusade that features in abnetts gaunts ghosts series is set many thousands of lightyears away and over 500 years later in the settings. Everything you need to know about eisenhorn, the peculiar.
His warhammer fantasy and warhammer 40,000 novels and graphic novels for games workshops black library now run to several dozen titles. A marvellous singleminded antihero, eisenhorn is one of abnetts most enduring creations. The eisenhorn book series by dan abnett includes books xenos the eisenhorn trilogy, book 1, malleus the eisenhorn trilogy, book 2, hereticus the. Gregor eisenhorn and bequin during the prosecution of pontius glaw. Dan abnett has been writing comics and novels since the mid1980s in comics he has worked on the biggest uk titles at 2000 ad and for marvel uk, before for the largest american comic book published like marvel comics and dc comics. He has been a frequent collaborator with fellow writer andy lanning, and is known for his work on books for both marvel comics, and their uk imprint, marvel uk, since the 1990s, and also 2000 ad. Xenos is the first book in dan abnetts eisenhorn trilogy. After a headlong binge of the eisenhorn trilogy i decided to dive into the magos.
Inquisitor eisenhorn investigates the infernal workings of chaos and gets drawn into a terrible conspiracy in the complete trilogy from dan abnett. Abnett has also worked for various mediumsized to small publishers too, like dark horse comics. See all books authored by dan abnett, including horus rising, and legion, and more on. Gregor eisenhorn is an inquisitor of the ordo xenos. See the complete eisenhorn series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Dec 16, 2004 it charts the story of eisenhorn, an inquisitor and his slippery slope down the road to hell, as they say it his paved with good intentions. Inquisitor eisenhorn gathers allies to unravel a conspiracy and hunt an alien threat. Gregor eisenhorn is an interesting and sympathetic character, and. For example, the sabbat worlds crusade that features in abnetts gaunts ghosts series is set many thousands of lightyears away and over 500 years later in the settings continuity. He has also written the ravenor and eisenhorn books, the most recent of which is the magos. Eisenhorn a warhammer 40,000 omnibus paperback january 1, 2005. Throughout the books, eisenhorn finds himself having to use increasingly desperate and dangerous means against his foes. It recounts the childhood and development of alizabeth beta bequin. Eisenhorn trilogy series in order dan abnett fictiondb.
This is medea betancore, i said, once his strong metallic grip released my hand. Dan abnett is the author of the horus heresy novels the unremembered empire, know no fear and prospero burns, the last two of which were both new york times bestsellers. Dan abnett s books are based in the warhammer 40k universe, and are a must read for those who play the game. Dan abnett has written over fifty novels, including anarch, the latest instalment in the acclaimed gaunts ghosts series. Read it because its the whole classic trilogy that remains top of many warhammer 40,000 fans mustread lists, and in pariah, theres a chance to catch up with eisenhorn decades later, when hes a renegade from imperial justice. All three books of the eisenhorn trilogy along with two short stories and eisenhorn s case book and compendium are included in one big volume.
At first i wasnt sure what to make of the book, but once i adjusted to the nature of the book a collection of stories along a specific timeline i found myself teleported back to the unforgettable eisenhorn experience. The magos book by dan abnett official publisher page. The first book, xenos, starts with gregor eisenhorn and his crew pursuing a. Sep 18, 2019 seriously e fantastic stand alone series of stories set in the warhammer 40k universe. Dan abnett books list of books by author dan abnett. Nov 22, 2010 dan abnett talks about his work on inquisition novels, including eisenhorn, ravenor and bequin, and who would win in a fight, eisenhorn or gaunt. The second book in dan abnetts eisenhorn trilogy, its pretty much the same type of story as the first book xenos. Oct 08, 2010 xenos is the first book in dan abnetts eisenhorn trilogy. Malleus the eisenhorn trilogy, book 2 by dan abnett. He has written over forty novels, including the acclaimed gaunts ghosts series, and the eisenhorn and ravenor trilogies. His later work includes several volumes of the ongoing horus heresy series including the first, horus rising novel, and the screenplay for ultramarines a warhammer 40,000 movie.
Eisenhorn is a trilogy of novels by dan abnett set in the warhammer 40000 universe, following the adventures of the titular inquisitor and his retinue as they combat the enemies of the imperium of man. The environments, the battles, the characters personalities, and the villains. Malleus is the second book of the eisenhorn trilogy. It begins with xenos and the investigation of a mass murder on a remote planet in the helican sector. Eisenhorn a warhammer 40, 000 omnibus abnett, dan, gascoigne, marc on. The 200 some year young inquisitor eisenhorn is on a mission to foil the plans of the agents of chaos. I consider dan abnetts previous inquisition trilogy, collected as the eisenhorn omnibus, to be among the best examples not just of fiction set within the worlds of games workshops warhammer and warhammer 40k universes, but of the tiein fiction of any setting. Dan abnett born 12 october 1965 is an english comic book writer and novelist. Eisenhorn by dan abnett, available at book i actually originally read xenos, the first novel in the trilogy, as a stand alone. Read it because its the whole classic trilogy that remains top of many warhammer 40,000 fans mustread lists, and in pariah, theres a chance to catch up with eisenhorn decades later, when hes a. Science fiction novel set in games workshops warhammer 40,000 universe. Dan abnett has been writing comics and novels since the mid1980s. Inquisitor eisenhorn faces a vast interstellar cabal and the dark power of daemons, all racing to recover an arcane text of abominable power an ancient tome known as the necroteuch.
In case you missed it, i recently posted the first part of an interview with prolific author dan abnett, whose work for marvel, dc comics, 2000ad and black library among others has earned him a muchdeserved huge fan base. Late in his violent career, gregor eisenhorn tracks his old rivals the cognitae theyre sort of an antiinquisitional heretical sect to a remote world, and encounters a threat that exposes the disarming truth about what he. However, the dark, gothic nature of the universe is a riveting change of pace from the bright idealistic future of the majority of scifi books. Have a serious void now and wondering if theres any news about the second book in the bequin trilogy. Eisenhorn is a series of novels and short stories by dan abnett, following the adventures of inquisitor gregor eisenhorn. The eisenhorn trilogy by dan abnett is a collection of three novels xenos, malleus, and hereticus featuring inquisitor gregor eisenhorn a later omnibus edition contains these three novels and also features two short stories, missing in action and backcloth for a crown additional. Indeed, eisenhorn has officially been considered a traitor by the inquisition at least.
Sep 14, 2012 dan abnett talked about the inquisition, the bequin trilogy, eisenhorn vs ravenor, harlon nayl and all things 40k. He has also contributed to dc comics titles, and his warhammer fantasy and warhammer 40,000 novels and graphic novels for. I consider dan abnett s previous inquisition trilogy, collected as the eisenhorn omnibus, to be among the best examples not just of fiction set within the worlds of games workshops warhammer and warhammer 40k universes, but of the tiein fiction of any setting. Inspired by these and the content of the game, abnett wrote the initial trilogy, with. Jul 21, 2015 dan abnett has written over fifty novels, including anarch, the latest instalment in the acclaimed gaunts ghosts series. Dan abnett born october 12, 1965 is a british writer of comic books and gaming fiction.
A collection of audio shorts, thorn and talon, was released in 2012. Series include gaunts ghosts an amazing starter book for people getting into the 40k fluff blam one of, if not the best ig series, full of feels and brutality, eisenhorn. Tightly plotted, brutal action scenes and more humanity you can shake a ladpistol at. Eisenhorn novel series the eisenhorn trilogy by dan abnett is a collection of three novels xenos, malleus, and hereticus featuring inquisitor gregor eisenhorn. A bonus over the separate novels for having a nice foreward by dan abnett and also two vignettes inbetween. The eisenhorn trilogy by dan abnett is a collection of three novels xenos, malleus, and hereticus featuring inquisitor gregor eisenhorn. A later omnibus edition contains these three novels and also features two short stories, missing in action and backcloth for a crown additional. Buy a cheap copy of malleus the eisenhorn trilogy, book 2 by dan abnett.
He has written almost fifty novels, including the acclaimed gaunts ghosts series, and the eisenhorn. Eisenhorn is a series of novels and short stories by dan abnett, following the. Dan abnett is the writer of more than twenty five novels for the black library which include the most famous gaunts ghosts series,ravenor trilogies, the eisenhorn and the darkblade cycle which he wrote in collaboration with fellow writer mike lee. The plot is a little more complex, the main character a little more complex, and the action even better written than before. Warhammer 40,000 to become a liveaction tv show polygon. Eisenhorn lives some considerable time before ibram gaunt indeed, gaunt is an avid reader of the works of eisenhorn s student, gideon ravenor who is himself the subject of an excellent trilogy. Abnett s early work for the black library includes the gaunts ghosts and inquisitor eisenhorn novels. In that first part, we discussed dan s early career and influences, and looked at the craft of writing, and the implications of working across multiple mediums. Eisenhorn is a trilogy of science fantasy crime novels by the british writer dan abnett, set in the fictional universe of the warhammer 40,000 tabletop game. Xenos novel malleus novel hereticus novel what price victory anthology edited by christian dunn and marc gascoigne, thorn wishes talon by dan abnett. Since then hes not published any sequels, until now. He has written almost fifty novels, including the acclaimed gaunts ghosts series, and the eisenhorn and ravenor trilogies.
May 06, 2019 the eisenhorn trilogy by dan abnett is a collection of three novels xenos, malleus, and hereticus featuring inquisitor gregor eisenhorn. The book is rich, lavish and vivid in details, and it brings the book to a reality feel and thats hard to do in a fiction. Dan abnett s trilogy of inquisition trilogies the eisenhorn, ravenor and bequin books are among the best that black library have ever published. Interview with dan abnett april 2017 part two track. Late in his violent career, gregor eisenhorn tracks his old rivals the cognitae theyre sort of an antiinquisitional heretical sect to a remote world, and encounters a threat that exposes the disarming truth about what he is and why he does what he does. Initially a puritan of the amalathian faction, eisenhorn s inquisitorial ideology would alter over the course of his career so dramatically towards the philosophy of radical xanthism that other members of the inquisition consider him a possible heretic. The writing is evocative and you really feel for the characters. Also if you are not already a fan of warhammer 40,000 be prepared to slug through the first 50100 pages as the book throws a lot of names and events at you. Dan abnett on the inquisition, a trilogy of trilogies.
Eisenhorn is a trilogy of science fantasy crime novels by the british writer dan abnett, set in the fictional universe of the warhammer 40,000 tabletop game eisenhorn is the first in a series of trilogies and separate novels by abnett, which are some of the most popular works of warhammer 40,000 tiein fiction. Gregor eisenhorn is an inquisitor of the ordo xenos operating out of the scarus sector, and the hero of the eponymous eisenhorn novels by dan abnett. The eisenhorn trilogy by dan abnett shows a more intellectual side of this futuristic dark age, where man has forgotten more about technology than he will ever. On another note, anyone got any good 40k book suggestions. The eisenhorn trilogy by dan abnett science fiction. Created in 2001 by writer dan abnett initially for a series of warhammer 40k novels, eisenhorn and his motley retinue of fellow inquisitors have become some of the most beloved characters in the. Hereticus, the last book of the eisenhorn trilogy, probably the best story to come out of wh40k so far. His best novel sellers were the horus rising and torchwood novel border princes which was for. This paperback edition also includes the definitive casebook of gregor eisenhorn, collecting together all twelve of dan abnetts inquisition short stories, several of which have never been in print before. Xenos is an immersive, fully 3d adventure game, adapted from xenos, the first book in games workshops bestselling eisenhorn trilogy, written by award winning.
A collection of audio shorts, thorn and talon, was released. The magos is the brand new, fulllength fourth novel in the hugely popular eisenhorn series. For the horus heresy, he is the author of horus rising, legion, the unremembered empire. Malleus isnt as good of a story as xenos but still a very good read. Eisenhorn was a named character in the game with his own model, as was his antagonist and ally, the daemonhost cherubael. This trilogy is set in the warhammer 40,000 universe but, as with many series in this setting, is selfcontained. Dan abnett is a multiple new york times bestselling author and an awardwinning comic book writer. If you have not read xenos then definitely read that book first. Seriously e fantastic stand alone series of stories set in the warhammer 40k universe. Eisenhorn is a trilogy of novels by dan abnett set in the warhammer 40,000 universe, following the adventures of inquisitor eisenhorn and his retinue as they combat the enemies of the imperium of man.
He has written over forty novels, including the acclaimed gaunts ghosts series and the eisenhorn and ravenor trilogies. The trilogy tracks the established career of gregor eisenhorn, inquisitor to the imperium of mankind. I know a fair amount about warhammer but am woefully out of date since i stopped painting and playing around 2004. Ravenor vs eisenhorn is a trilogy by dan abnett, a bequin trilogy, a sequel to both his eisenhorn and ravenor trilogies. Tasked with conducting a tedious series of hearings, eisenhorn envisages endless weeks of boredom, but when evidence arises that an old enemy is nearby he drops everything and races off to a confrontation that will have horrifying consequences. Jan 01, 2005 eisenhorn lives some considerable time before ibram gaunt indeed, gaunt is an avid reader of the works of eisenhorns student, gideon ravenor who is himself the subject of an excellent trilogy. Abnett has worked primarily for 2000 ad and marvel comics including their uk imprint since the early 1990s, although he has also contributed to dc comics titles. In comics he has worked on the biggest uk titles at 2000 ad and for marvel uk, before for the largest american comic book published like marvel comics and dc comics. This collection gathers up all of abnetts eisenhorn short stories, and fills in the gaps with some seemingly unrelated stories that end up having a lot to do with the main five or six years ago i read the eisenhorn trilogy. It begins with xenos and the investigation of a mass. Fantasy, thriller, grimdark, warhammer 40k part of a series. Ravenor inherited some team members from eisenhorn so familiar faces are back. Dan abnett is a wellrespected author both in warhammer and in scifi so reading about inquisitor eisenhorn seemed like an ideal place to start.
Dec 16, 2004 the eisenhorn trilogy by dan abnett shows a more intellectual side of this futuristic dark age, where man has forgotten more about technology than he will ever learn again. His best novel sellers were the horus rising and torchwood novel border princes which was for the bbc both of which he wrote for the black library. Alizabeth bequin was an associate of inquisitor gregor eisenhorn. The eisenhorn book series by dan abnett includes books xenos the eisenhorn trilogy, book 1, malleus the eisenhorn trilogy, book 2, hereticus the eisenhorn trilogy, book 3, and several more. The series follows the inquisitors gregor eisenhorn and gideon ravenor and. It gives his staff more of a chance to shine, and creates some unique dynamics that separate this trilogy from the eisenhorn one in an interesting way. The best news is there is the ravenor series too to feed your hunger for more from dan abnett all following on from the eisenhorn trilogy. That gregor eisenhorn is the face of that longawaited push, even more so.
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