Bedouin2 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Hey everyone, So I've been pretty heavy with reading the past while, mostly with the Horus Heresy, and yesterday I finished the last of my books in "to read" list. So I come here to ask, what stories (novels, novellas, short stories) can ya'll recommend that isn't predictable right from the start, maybe sheds some light and reveals some obscure or lesser known lore, isn't just filled with fight scenes (I find myself just skimming over those parts) and gets down into the psyche of the characters who share meaningful insights and have deep conversations with the ones around them (whether for "good" or "bad")? Also a story who's nature is dark and grim. I don't really care much for happy endings. I mostly read about Space Marines, but any other faction out there is game. Now that the B&C allows Xenos, something about them would be great as well. Thanks to anyone who takes the time to recommend anything. I just want to have a good insight into what i'll be reading before I buy it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/335486-some-help-with-finding-a-good-40k-story/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.crusader Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Believe me, you should love The Emperor's Gift. Bedouin2 and cheywood 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/335486-some-help-with-finding-a-good-40k-story/#findComment-4794450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheywood Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Believe me, you should love The Emperor's Gift. Fantastic novel. I'd recommend reading Ravenor and Eisenhorn before it though. They aren't directly connected in terms of plot, but there's a moment that will feel far more fulfilling if you've read Ravenor (and to read Ravenor you gotta start with Eisenhorn in my opinion). B&C allows xenos discussion now? That's cool. Bedouin2 and DarkChaplain 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/335486-some-help-with-finding-a-good-40k-story/#findComment-4794543 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkChaplain Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Anything by Peter Fehervari. Go pick up Fire Caste Bedouin2 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/335486-some-help-with-finding-a-good-40k-story/#findComment-4794586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.crusader Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 BTW, I forgot about Night Lords trilogy, it's an amazing reading as well. Bedouin2 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/335486-some-help-with-finding-a-good-40k-story/#findComment-4794642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.crusader Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Anything by Peter Fehervari. Go pick up Fire Caste Boooring. Didn't like it at all. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/335486-some-help-with-finding-a-good-40k-story/#findComment-4794650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1soul Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Carrion Throne, Wrath of Iron Bedouin2 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/335486-some-help-with-finding-a-good-40k-story/#findComment-4794653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBadweed Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Eisenhorn/Ravenor/Bequin/Gaunts Ghosts. Anything Abnett without Astartes. Bedouin2 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/335486-some-help-with-finding-a-good-40k-story/#findComment-4794900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Legion of the Damned Red Tithe Night Lords Trilogy Bedouin2 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/335486-some-help-with-finding-a-good-40k-story/#findComment-4794946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeritorA Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Anything by Peter Fehervari. Go pick up Fire Caste Fully agree with DC. Fehervari is brilliant. The only way you can't like dark stories from Peter is if you as a human does not have even a leg of imagination. Bedouin2As to the other good books: Eisenhorn/Ravenor/Bequin/Gaunts Ghosts is a must read. Some of the stuff are old, but it is still GOOD. Fehervari other novel 'Genestealers Cult' and 'Fire and Ice' novella are aamazing too. From the SMB books - Wrath of Iron, Legion of the Damned and Battle for the Fang are brilliant. From the traitors side - Reynolds 'Word Bearers' trilogy and A D-B Night Lords trilogy are amazing. And the new 'Fabius:Primogenitor' from Joshua Reynolds is a masterpiece. 'Carrion Throne' and upcoming 'Inquisitor: Ressurrection' are brillaint too in the descriptioness of the awesome settings. Bedouin2 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/335486-some-help-with-finding-a-good-40k-story/#findComment-4797268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
veterannoob Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 A Peter story today for stand-alone purchase https://www.warhammer-community.com/2017/06/26/tales-from-the-tau-empire/ Bedouin2 and HeritorA 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/335486-some-help-with-finding-a-good-40k-story/#findComment-4798301 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeritorA Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 A Peter story today for stand-alone purchase https://www.warhammer-community.com/2017/06/26/tales-from-the-tau-empire/ And it is old but it is awesome. With it's separate re-release it's past time to reread the awesome novella again Bedouin2 and veterannoob 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/335486-some-help-with-finding-a-good-40k-story/#findComment-4799306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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