Carnage Unending

by Dan Abnett

A Warhammer 40,000 Anthology

The Imperium is at war – with xenos, the servants of Chaos, and worse. Warriors, both human and post-human, fight on far-flung battlefields with no end in sight, selling their lives dearly for the sprawling domain of Humanity to hold on for just a moment longer. This collection of short stories and a novella tells just a fraction of their tales.

READ IT BECAUSE
This anthology features stories from some of Black Library’s most beloved authors, including Dan Abnett, Guy Haley, and Mike Brooks. The collection is packed with action, featuring fan-favourite characters like Commissar Yarrick and popular factions like the Black Templars, orks, Astra Militarum, and Space Wolves.

THE STORIES
Ancient enemies, powerful foes – where the orks and the Imperium collide, there is only war. The Black Templars stand against destruction, and Astra Militarum soldiers fight for survival on Hive World Armageddon. The orks contend with the costs of their outlandish schemes and bold quests for power. While they delight in their search for the next big fight, the Green Tide is just one of the many perils the Imperium faces in a brutal galaxy. In the darkness, the Ruinous Powers threaten disaster, and an inquisitor must reckon with a dangerous secret of the Space Wolves.

Contents:
– Ork Hunter (short story) by Dan Abnett
– Wulfen (short story) by Chris Wraight
– The Glorious Tomb (short story) by Guy Haley
– Packin' Heat (short story) by Mike Brooks
– Road Rage (short story) by Mike Brooks
– Mad Dok (short story) by Nate Crowley
– Blood Rite (novella) by Rachel Harrison
– It Bleeds (short story) by David Guymer
– The Price of Morkai (short story) by Marc Collins
– Consecrated Ground (short story) by Steven B Fischer
– Hell Fist (short story) by Justin Woolley
– Sarcophagus (short story) by David Annandale

Genres: Science Fiction, 40k

400 pages, Paperback

Published April 21, 2026

Reviews

[cattolyst · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this anthology. Not to be biased toward my favorite faction, but I really loved Rachel Harrison's 'Blood Rite' here. Reading more about the Blood Angels was always a fascinating experience. In 'Blood Rite', it was so brutal and tested the Blood Angels' mental fortitude. I could read more, honestly.

[Manos · Rating 5 out of 5]

I truly enjoyed this one.

Reading it in between books during my Horus Heresy marathon, I had a blast with Mike Brooks’ Ork stories and experienced the gothic horror of the Wulfen and the Black Templars. I felt the pure paranoia of the Butcher's Nails in David Guymer’s It Bleeds, was mentally transported to the jungle alongside the Ork hunters of Dan Abnett and Justin Wooley, and was deeply moved by the Blood Angels' existential struggle against the Black Rage in Rachel Harrison’s outstanding novella, Blood Rite.

Five stars from me.

[Aaron Trott · Rating 4 out of 5]

Worth it for the ork short stories alone, for once a decent collection even if all of them aren't entirely up to expectations

Highlights are ork hunter by Dan abnet and the subsequent ork entries by Mike brooks and Denny flowers

Even the black Dragons make an appearance in a book released in 2026. The emperor truly does protect

[Greig Morrison · Rating 3 out of 5]

The only issue with this anthology like many others from GW are that they contain stories that have been included in other main novels that have been released by GW. Other stories within are obviously unreleased previously as far as I know, but could be that I’ve just never seen them before.

[Anei Robert · Rating 4 out of 5]

These stories encompasses the spirit and heart of the Imperium, while each story may not be the most amazing and memorable adventure, they sure display the many shades of the Imperium unending carnage.

[Nate · Rating 3 out of 5]

Soldi anthology, nothing too stand out. Not many new stories.

[Alexander W · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some good some alright, the ork and black templars being the stand out. Is a good collection as Blood rite is included as well in it