Ashes of the Imperium: The Scouring Book 1 (Hardback)

Warhammer 40,000 Novel - The Scouring, Book 1 by Chris Wraight

As the Siege of Terra fades, the Imperium staggers on the brink. Power vacuums yawn across a shattered galaxy, vengeance burns hot, and a new order must be forged from chaos. This opening volume of The Scouring launches an epic Warhammer 40,000 saga that follows the perilous first steps of humanity's recovery after the Horus Heresy. Perfect for readers seeking a gripping Warhammer 40,000 narrative and collectors of Warhammer 40k books, it captures the fragile dawn that follows cataclysm.

Read it for a sweeping vision of the Imperium struggling to stand without the Emperor's direct guidance, for the conflicts that shape future Space Marines, and for a dramatic portrait of leaders deciding how to wield power—or be consumed by it. This essential Warhammer 40k book expands the lore beloved by fans of wargames and wargaming, connecting the fiction to the battles played with Warhammer 40,000 miniatures on the tabletop.

After the Siege of Terra: A pivotal Warhammer 40k story

Horus has fallen. Terra smolders. The Emperor's voice is silent. From the ruins of the Palace, stunned survivors stumble into a dawn filled with doubt. Across the stars, new powers arrive—would-be saviors to some, suspected usurpers to others—claiming they can deliver the Imperium from its wounds. Meanwhile, the scattered remnants of the Traitors' Grand Armada flee retribution, splintered by fear and mistrust, their dark patrons seemingly absent.

Many cling to the hope that the war is over and renewal lies ahead. The wiser know better: conflict will endure, and only one question remains—who will rise in this treacherous new age, and who will be cast down? Chris Wraight crafts a tense, character-driven chronicle of hard choices, retribution, and the dangerous rebuilding of a galactic government on the edge of collapse.

For fans of Space Marines and Warhammer lore

This compelling Warhammer book is a must for enthusiasts of Warhammer 40k, whether you're immersed in miniature games or building armies of Space Marine miniatures. It enriches the narrative background that fuels wargames and tabletop campaigns, making it an ideal companion to your Warhammer 40k miniatures collection. Add Book 1 of The Scouring to your shelf of Warhammer books and discover how the Imperium learns to survive without the Emperor's guiding hand.

Written by Chris Wraight.