Warhammer 40K
Wrath of Iron
Published July 2012
Paperback | Ebook
After months spent in the service of the Chaos god Slaanesh, the ruling classes of the Contqual sub-sector have finally brought true damnation upon their people. It falls to the merciless Space Marines of the Iron Hands Chapter to cleanse these worlds of the warp’s unholy taint, and it is upon the surface of Shardenus that the fate of a billion lost souls will be decided.
Reviews
Have you ever read something so good that you can taste it? [...] Wrath of Iron is not a happy book, it’s not an easy read. It is however an excellent book and one that makes me wish for more from Chris Wraight. I picked up this book solely on the merit of Battle for the Fang but it is even better than its predecessor. From start to finish Wrath of Iron is outstanding. Lost on Fenris
This novel pulls no punches. Should you buy it? If you want more grimdark in your 40k novels then Hell Yes you should buy this book, it’s loaded to the brim with grimdark. Fans of the Iron Hands will definitely want to get this book, it sets them leagues apart from other Chapters and shows not only how they view the world around them, but perhaps how deep down they really view themselves. The Founding Fields
This is 40k Fiction in its purest form. And no one escapes by the end, no one escapes unscathed, or unchanged as the case may be. If you are enjoying the Space Marine Battles Books as much as I am, you are definitely not going to want to miss this one! The Independent Characters
Battle of the Fang
Published June 2011
Paperback | Ebook
A desperate battle ensues as the skeleton forces of Wolf Lord Vaer Greyloc attempt to hold back the attacking hosts before the last of his meagre defences gives in. Though a single Scout ship survives to summon Great Wolf Harek Ironhelm back to Fenris, none of the defenders truly realise the full scale the horror that awaits them, nor what the Battle for the Fang will cost them all.
Reviews
Battle of the Fang succeeds not only in its eloquent battle scenes, but also in its distrust of its far-from-perfect heroes. [...] The end result is an oddly human tale of techno-gothic war in the 32nd millennium. 4/5 stars. SFX (August 2011)
This is the first novel in the Space Marine Battles series that I’ve read, and it really is great. Evocative, brutal, and brisk, it’s exactly what I was hoping for. [...] I kept reading well into the night, Wraight’s prose relentlessly pulling me through the story, so invested had I become in the fate of his characters. The final clashes are also gripping (not to mention, a little heart-breaking). [...] Highly recommended for fans of military sci-fi as a whole, and a must for fans of WH40k and Black Library fiction. Civilian Reader
The relentless nature of the fighting and enormity of the stakes stand clear of the page, and the final setpiece battle between Magnus and the Wolves is a no holds barred page turner! [...] I would have no hesitation in recommending this book to 40k fans, and it is without doubt in the must-read category for any Space Wolf aficionado. Phillip Sobel on Boomtron
Its beautifully written, with the brutality of every inch of bloody ground ingraining its own memory upon the landscape. Add to this great author description, cracking prose and characters that the reader will care about and it’s going to be a hard one for the Wolves to not only swallow but will cause more than a few mournful howls from the commanders of their troops on the war game battle tables around the world. A real gem of an addition and perhaps my favourite Space Marine Battle title to date. Falcata Times
All in all I give this book a solid 9 out of 10. It’s one I will certainly be picking up again and again in the future and I look to seeing more from Chris Wraight. Certainly for me the definitive Space Wolf book and well worth the Black Library live ticket to read it early. Claws and Fists
Short Stories
Kraken
Published March 2012
Ebook
The water-world of Lyses is under attack from terrifying undersea monsters. When Lone Wolf Aj Kvara of the Space Wolves Chapter arrives as part of his quest for restoration of his lost pack’s honour, Guard Commander Morren Oen sees a chance to rid himself of his scourge by joining forces. But Kvara, scarred by twenty years of bitterness, demands to pursue the beast alone.
Flesh
Published March 2012
Ebook | Hammer & Bolter 7 | Anthology ebook
Deep in the bowels of a hive city, a band of fighters learn that sometimes your allies can be a bigger threat than your enemy – especially when those allies are the Iron Hands. This story is available as a standalone download, as part of issue seven of Hammer and Bolter, or the 25 for 25 anthology celebrating 25 years of Warhammer 40K.
Rebirth
Published May 2011
Ebook | Audio | Anthology paperback | Anthology ebook
Captain Kalliston of the Thousand Sons, taken captive in the shattered ruins of his homeworld, is tortured and interrogated by an unseen foe. He is sure that he knows the nature of his captor, and plays a dangerous game to get him to reveal himself. This short story is available as a standalone download or as part of the Age of Darkness anthology.
Runes
Published April 2011
Ebook | Anthology paperback | Anthology ebook
A secret hides on the acid-wreathed world of Gath Rimmon. When the Space Wolves attempt to retrieve it, they must face the bizarre and dangerous aliens who call the world home, the mysterious eldar and one of their own… This short story is available as a standalone download or as part of the Victories of the Space Marines anthology.
