Scent of a Gamer

From the computer to the tabletop, this is all about games. Updated each week-end.

Dominik Mayer’s art book

Dominik Mayer is an artist I have featured here several times. I enjoy his art style, a lot. Here’s an example: So I was interested to see that the artist … Continue reading

May 11, 2024 · Leave a comment

Once upon a Wednesday: Horus Heresy reading order

The Horus Heresy book series consists of over 60 numbered novels in the Horus Heresy and Siege of Terra series. To make things more challenging the numbered novels of the … Continue reading

April 3, 2024 · 2 Comments

2023 Black Library Book of the Year announced

The winner surprised me. I had expected the final book in the Horus Heresy series to walk it in, but no. The winner is: Son of the Forest is crowned … Continue reading

March 9, 2024 · Leave a comment

The end of the Horus Heresy

It started in 2006 with Horus Rising, and ends here: This is book 64 of the numbered books in the Horus Heresy/Siege of Terra series. It’s been a long journey … Continue reading

February 4, 2024 · Leave a comment

A classic 40k novel returns to print

Black Library puts out dozens of books per year, but finding them in print after the first few months can be a daunting task. Books from several years ago can … Continue reading

November 13, 2023 · 2 Comments

A Horus Heresy reading order

Have you wanted to start the massive Horus Heresy series, but been intimidated by the sheer number of books and short stories? Have you been reading the series but been … Continue reading

May 14, 2023 · 21 Comments

Book review: The Buried Dagger (Horus Heresy LIV)

The Buried Dagger is the final novel in the Horus Heresy series. Assuming that by ‘final’ we mean ‘except for the 9 numbered books of the Siege of Terra series … Continue reading

May 11, 2023 · 3 Comments

Book review: Titandeath (Horus Heresy LIII)

The titan legions played a pivotal role in the Horus Heresy. Whether traitor or loyalist, their presence could tip the scales decisively in favour of one side or another. We … Continue reading

May 7, 2023 · 1 Comment

Book review: Heralds of the Siege (Horus Heresy LII)

Time has run out for the short stories of the Heresy. This is the final collection of the series and so the final chance for authors to tell us about … Continue reading

May 4, 2023

Book review: Slaves to Darkness (Horus Heresy LI)

The way to earth lies open, and Horus has called a muster of his forces before the final attack. The Warmaster has chosen the planet of Ullanor for his gathering … Continue reading

April 27, 2023

Book review: Born of Flame (Horus Heresy L)

We are now 50 books into the Heresy series and the last few books have moved the story decisively forward. Horus is gathering his forces for the penultimate strike before … Continue reading

April 20, 2023

Book review: Wolfsbane (Horus Heresy XLIX)

Leman Russ, Primarch of the Space Wolves, is not a patient man. He is also unhappy with his role in the Heresy so far. After being tricked into attacking the … Continue reading

April 16, 2023

Book review: The Burden of Loyalty (Horus Heresy XLVIII)

This book of short stories lives up to its name. The stories are linked by a common theme – the choices made by individuals, factions, and legions in this war … Continue reading

April 13, 2023

Book review: Ruinstorm (Horus Heresy XLVI)

This book concludes the Imperium Secundus storyline. Isolated from the Imperium, and presuming themselves the last loyalist stronghold, three Primarchs have recreated the Imperium and cast one of their own … Continue reading

April 6, 2023

Book review: Tallarn (Horus Heresy XLV)

The Iron Warriors have arrived in orbit around the planet Tallarn. They start with a chemical bombardment, launching a series of toxic chemicals into the atmosphere. Within a few hours … Continue reading

April 2, 2023 · 1 Comment

Book review: The Crimson King (Horus Heresy XLIV)

Magnus the Red is lost and alone. His legion is no better off. After the Burning of Prospero, the survivors of the legion are in the Eye of Terror, specifically … Continue reading

March 30, 2023

Book review: Shattered Legions (Horus Heresy XLIII)

Shattered Legions is a collection of short stories which deal with the aftermath of the Isstvan massacre. Yes, you read that correctly and you would be right for wondering what … Continue reading

March 26, 2023

Book review: Garro (Horus Heresy XLII)

This book is an oddity among Horus Heresy novels, as it has been put together from a number of tales released as audio dramas. Garro is constructed as a single … Continue reading

March 19, 2023 · 2 Comments

Book review: The Master of Mankind (Horus Heresy XLI)

The Emperor is the pre-eminent power in the galaxy. Militarily, none can withstand him. He is attended by the ten thousand, a number of Custodes who themselves are matched in … Continue reading

March 12, 2023

Book review: Corax (Horus Heresy XL)

This is another collection of short stories, but the most focused one we have seen to date in the series. This collection follows the story of Corax and his Raven … Continue reading

March 9, 2023