[calon]

I've been meaning to deepen my knowledge regarding the Space Marines, as it's been quite some time since I've done much reading up on them. Yesterday I purchased the Space Marines/Blood Angels/Space Wolves 5th edition codex's, and today I'm looking towards some of the novels.

Does anyone have any strong recommendations for some good reads? Was looking at getting the Ultramarines/Blood Angels/Space Wolves omnibus', but if there are ones with higher recommendations than I'll gladly check out those.

++Calon

 

[RudeAwakening79]

Calon,

the omnibuses are a good starting point, but I would also like to recommend any of the "Space Marine Battle Series". These are; Rynn's World, Helsreach and the upcoming Hunt for Voldorius.

"Salamander" is also a nice read into the life of a Space Marine, as well as "brothers of the snake" (by Dan Abnett).

Good luck and enjoy:so_happy:

 

[MadMaxx]

I just finished the BA omnibus and the UM omnibus. I've also read the faith & fire book (SoB's) and the middle & last book of the soul drinkers. All of them were great. If you want I'd be happy to send them to you (or anyone else who's yet to read them) - PM me.

I've got Eisenhorn, grey knights and a stack of others to read yet. I'm about 1/3rd through Salamanders, which prompted me to make covert my army to them I travel a good bit of the time so having the novels is a really easy way to stay immersed in the world. I don't recommend referring to the flight attendant as a servitor though... :laugh:

 

[Turkeyspit]

Salamanders is a very good read, and although it deals with a Traitor Legion, Soul Hunter is also a solid choice.

I'm currently waiting for Amazon to deliver Helsreach and Rynn's World, and Grey Knights is still on @#[email protected]^%@ backorder :angry:

 

[calon]

Recently finished off the Grey Knights ones, going to start on Ravenor soon. Thinking of starting the Space Marine Battle series from the previous recommendations

 

[ckcrawford]

I agree by far, the most interesting space marine novel for me was Salamanders. If your a big Ultramarines fan you may like Graham McNeill's novels on Captain Uriel. If your not a Ultramarines fan I recommend a notion of caution as those books heavily praise Uriel and his chapter more than any other chapter written about in Black Library.

 

[WhoHitJohn?]

brothers of the snake is a damn good book, id also say hero of the space marines, althought its short stories they are good stories

 

[Cyrion]

Brothers of the Snake.

 

[calon]

Was going to pick up Brothers of the Snake, but, alas, my local bookstore doesn't have any in stock. Going to have to order it.

 

[Burias]

Eisenhorn was AWESOME ! Also if youre looking for something dark Dark Apostle, Disciple and Dark Creed are great too. Dark Apostle was my first book in the 40K universe and after that I was hooked.

 

[Davidicus 40k]

I'm gonna tackle the Soul Drinkers Omnibus after I finish The Lost. I'll let you know if it's any good. I read the Grey Knights Omnibus, and I'd recommend that for now. Unlike specific Chapters, I think everyone can at least partially agree that Grey Knights are awesome, whether you like their weapons/armor, their philosophy/history, or their job/reputation.

 

[calon]

The Grey Knight omnibus was quite good, thats for sure. Though, the imagery was found a little lacking compared to other novels. Anxious for my Brothers of the Snake to get here, though, after being held in such high regard.

 

[RudeAwakening79]

Eisenhorn was AWESOME ! Also if youre looking for something dark Dark Apostle, Disciple and Dark Creed are great too. Dark Apostle was my first book in the 40K universe and after that I was hooked.

Hence the name, I guess...

 

[ownzu]

hammer of daemons or legion,2 of the best books i ever read

 

[deathbringer]

Space wolf omnibus is a shocking read, par the first book
However it is a pretty good story and the detail on wolf culture is superb.

Well worth the cash just for that

Ravenor and Eisenhorn are both awesome bocks

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