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Synopsis
A fantastic anthology of short stories set during the Siege of Terra. Horus is dead. His Heresy is over. The scars of mankind’s great schism will never fully heal. For those left behind, a new Era of Ruin is dawning, promising both new beginnings and fresh peril for an Imperium riven by trauma and war. In Chris Wraight’s ‘Homebound’, Ilya Ravallion must choose between the decimated White Scars and living out what remains of her life in peace. And an embattled Ahzek Ahriman must race against time to learn what he can of the warp, before its gates close to him forever, in ‘Ex Libris’ by John French. Featuring tales from Dan Abnett, Aaron Dembski-Bowden, Guy Haley and many more, this anthology follows mighty Custodians, scheming sorcerers, and the lowly footsoldiers of the Imperial Army, as all negotiate the devastating aftermath of mankind’s greatest reckoning.
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Era of Ruin: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This anthology set in the Warhammer 40K universe features graphic violence, war trauma, and mature military themes throughout. The stories deal with the aftermath of a devastating conflict, including death, destruction, and the psychological toll on soldiers and civilians.
What to know going in
This book has graphic violence, no sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include graphic violence, gore, death, and mass death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult sci-fi fans will appreciate the gritty military action and complex character studies set in the aftermath of a galaxy-spanning civil war.