Friday 30 March 2012

Top 5 Black Library Short Stories

Yep, that's right folks - it's another Top 5 post, this time looking at my favourite short stories set in either the Warhammer 40,000 Universe (Horus Heresy), or the Warhammer Fantasy Battles Universe (Time of Legends), published by Black Library.

And without further ado, here they are, out of five.  (Note, these are only the ones that are currently available as eBooks on Black Library's Website.)

#5 - Bloodraven by Sarah Cawkwell - Time of Legends Anthology. 


THE STORY
For many long years, the remote dwarf hold of Karak Ghulg has stood against the attacks of Chaos-touched human marauders. But now the last assault is coming. With the women and children sent to safety, King Skaldi Ironjaw and his stalwart warriors prepare to sell their lives dearly to stop the crazed killers, led by the greatest of Khorne’s champions, Valkia the Bloody.

ABOUT THE BOOK 
A short story from the Age of Legend anthology.
You can download the short story individually here.












#4 - The Beast of Calth by Graham McNeill - The Iron Warriors Omnibus. 




THE STORY
Calth has been saved and the Iron Warriors defeated, but rumours spread of a vicious beast haunting the tunnel-cities, a beast that may still have the power to destroy the world…

ABOUT THE BOOK
A short story from Iron Warriors: The Omnibus.
You can download the short story individually here











#3 - At Gaius Point by Aaron Dembski-Bowden - Legends of the Space Marines Anthology.



THE STORY

Emerging from the wreckage of a crashed Thunderhawk gunship, Brother Zavien of the Flesh Tearers embarks on a desperate hunt. His quarry is more dangerous, more vicious and more deadly than any other in the jungles of Armageddon. Zavien knows this, because he hunts Jarl, his own battle brother, taken by the Black Rage and a threat to friend and foe alike.

ABOUT THE BOOK 

A short story from the Legends of the Space Marines anthology. 
You can download the short story individually here




#2 The Iron Within by Rob Sanders - Age of Darkness Anthology. 

THE STORY

Years ago, the Iron Warriors left Barabaras Dantioch, a crippled warsmith, on the world of Lesser Damantyne. Now, having declared their allegiance to the traitor Horus, they have returned. As the planet’s garrison prepares for war, Dantioch must choose between loyalty to his legion or to the Emperor.

ABOUT THE BOOK

A short story from the Age of Darkness anthology.
You can download the short story individually here.







#1 Savage Weapons by Aaron Dembski-Bowden - Age of Darkness Anthology.

THE STORY
For two years, the Dark Angels have battled the Night Lords on the worlds of the Aegis sector, and they are no closer to victory. When the traitor’s Primarch – the Night Haunter – issues a challenge, Lion’El Johnson of the Dark Angels descends to an abandoned world for a final confrontation with his treacherous brother. But the Night Haunter has a darker purpose...

ABOUT THE BOOK 

A short story from the Age of Darkness anthology.
You can download the short story individually here







So, now that's out of the way, what do you think? Do you think my choices are any good? Would you choose differently? Let me know by commenting below! 

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