A Warhammer 40,000 Novel

The stalwart troops of the Imperial Guard are the first line of defence against the numerous foes of the Imperium. Their heroism and courage is renowned across the galaxy and their armoured might has crushed countless rebellions and invasions.

THE STORY

Arvin Larn is terrified. On the battlefields of the far future, only an insane man wouldn't be. Seventeen years old and still new to the Imperial Guard, he is thrust straight into his first war, and must face horrors that his sheltered upbringing could never prepare him for. The trenches of the 41st Millennium are filled with worse things than rats and trenchrot. For one, the world they fight for is being contested by the monstrous alien orks. These foes live for battle and fight without fear, so it's no wonder that the average lifespan of an Imperial Guardsman on this forsaken world is only fifteen hours.

ABOUT THIS EDITION

This 20th anniversary edition of the classic novel includes internal artwork, a deluxe foiled cover, and a new introduction.