The Relentless Dead (Hardback)

Warhammer 40 000 Novel: Death Korps of Krieg on Oleris III

Enter the grimdark of Warhammer 40 000 with a relentless Death Korps of Krieg tale. Colonel Graven leads the 401st Regiment to Oleris III, a plague-ravaged world now reduced to tombs and catacombs, to locate a missing inquisitor. Their mission—simple in orders, impossible in practice—will test the famed resolve of the Krieg to the breaking point. This edition also includes a bonus short story offering an outsider's perspective on the Death Korps, adding sharp contrast to their iron discipline and fatalistic duty.

Why read it? Fans of wargaming, wargames, and the Astra Militarum will find a hard-edged, character-driven Warhammer 40k experience. Through the unflinching eyes of Colonel Graven, a commander who will sacrifice anything to achieve the objective, this Warhammer 40k book delivers a stark, atmospheric journey that stands apart from typical battlefield epics.

Warhammer 40k Books: Haunted Catacombs, Unyielding Duty

Five centuries ago, a Chaos-borne plague devastated Oleris III. Now the planet belongs to the dead—its surface a necropolis, its depths a web of bone-stacked ossuaries. Tasked with retrieving the inquisitor, the 401st Krieg Regiment descends into the labyrinthine dark, where the dead stir and unspeakable horrors wait. Whispering spectres sow paranoia, turning comrades into potential traitors. Haunted by a tragedy of his own making, Graven must battle not only the enemy, but the ghosts within—and on this world, doubt is as lethal as any blade.

This Warhammer 40k book captures the cold endurance and grinding warfare that make the Death Korps a fan favourite. It's a powerful Warhammer book for readers who crave ruthless tactics, claustrophobic tension, and the stark heroism of the Imperium. Written by Steve Lyons.

Perfect for collectors and hobbyists alike—read between wargame sessions or while painting your Warhammer 40 000 figures. An ideal companion for hobby time, whether you're working on a Warhammer 40k miniature using Citadel paint or Army Painter. Add it to your shelf of Warhammer 40k books and enjoy a standout entry in the Warhammer 40k canon—essential for anyone who loves miniature gaming, wargaming, and the unforgiving battlefields of Warhammer 40k.