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Sons of Sanguinius: A Blood Angels Omnibus
A Blood Angels omnibus
The Blood Angels and their successor Chapters are glorious defenders of mankind, noble in deed and visage. Yet a darkness lurks at their heart. In this omnibus, discover some of the sinister secrets of Sanguinius' sons across three novels, two novellas, and a host of short stories.
READ IT BECAUSE
This mammoth omnibus contains more than 20 tales of the Blood Angels and Flesh Tearers. Seven different authors give their perspectives on these flawed heroes, providing you with a rounded and nuanced portrait of Sanguinius' sons.
DESCRIPTION
The Blood Angels and their brother Chapters are amongst the Imperium’s most dedicated defenders, scions of the Emperor’s most beloved primarch. But all the sons of Sanguinius harbour a dark secret… twin curses that threaten to strip them of their sanity and turn them into blood-crazed killers.
Wage war alongside Lemartes, macabre warden of lost souls. Gather behind Chapter Master Amit of the Flesh Tearers, bloody and wrathful. Stand with Mephiston, Lord of Death, conqueror of the Black Rage. Bear witness to some of the greatest battles of the Blood Angels and their Successor Chapters, as they fight the enemies of the Imperium and their own dark urges.
CONTENTS
Flesh Tearers by Andy Smillie (consists of the novellas Flesh of Cretacia, Sons of Wrath, and Trial By Blood)
A Son's Burden by Andy Smillie
Death of Integrity by Guy Haley
The Rite of Holos by Guy Haley
Lemartes by David Annandale
Sin of Damnation by Gav Thorpe
Sanguis Irae by Gav Thorpe
Mephiston: Lord of Death by David Annandale
Eclipse of Hope by David Annandale
Heart of Rage by James Swallow
Crimson Night by James Swallow
The Fury by James Swallow
Honours by James Swallow
The Chalice by Chris Wraight
The Blooding by Rachel Harrison
Honour and Wrath by David Annandale
Eternal by Dan Abnett
The Sanguinor: Exemplar of the Host by James Swallow
Dante: Lord of the Host by James Swallow
The Blood Angels and their successor Chapters are glorious defenders of mankind, noble in deed and visage. Yet a darkness lurks at their heart. In this omnibus, discover some of the sinister secrets of Sanguinius' sons across three novels, two novellas, and a host of short stories.
READ IT BECAUSE
This mammoth omnibus contains more than 20 tales of the Blood Angels and Flesh Tearers. Seven different authors give their perspectives on these flawed heroes, providing you with a rounded and nuanced portrait of Sanguinius' sons.
DESCRIPTION
The Blood Angels and their brother Chapters are amongst the Imperium’s most dedicated defenders, scions of the Emperor’s most beloved primarch. But all the sons of Sanguinius harbour a dark secret… twin curses that threaten to strip them of their sanity and turn them into blood-crazed killers.
Wage war alongside Lemartes, macabre warden of lost souls. Gather behind Chapter Master Amit of the Flesh Tearers, bloody and wrathful. Stand with Mephiston, Lord of Death, conqueror of the Black Rage. Bear witness to some of the greatest battles of the Blood Angels and their Successor Chapters, as they fight the enemies of the Imperium and their own dark urges.
CONTENTS
Flesh Tearers by Andy Smillie (consists of the novellas Flesh of Cretacia, Sons of Wrath, and Trial By Blood)
A Son's Burden by Andy Smillie
Death of Integrity by Guy Haley
The Rite of Holos by Guy Haley
Lemartes by David Annandale
Sin of Damnation by Gav Thorpe
Sanguis Irae by Gav Thorpe
Mephiston: Lord of Death by David Annandale
Eclipse of Hope by David Annandale
Heart of Rage by James Swallow
Crimson Night by James Swallow
The Fury by James Swallow
Honours by James Swallow
The Chalice by Chris Wraight
The Blooding by Rachel Harrison
Honour and Wrath by David Annandale
Eternal by Dan Abnett
The Sanguinor: Exemplar of the Host by James Swallow
Dante: Lord of the Host by James Swallow
- GenresScience Fiction40k
924 pages, Paperback
First published March 16, 2021
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About the author
Guy Haley
288 books725 followersGuy Haley is the author of over 50 novels and novellas. His original fiction includes Crash, Champion of Mars, and the Richards and Klein, Dreaming Cities, and the Gates of the World series (as K M McKinley). However, he is best known as a prolific contributor to Games Workshop's Black Library imprint.
When not writing, he'll be out doing something dangerous in the wild, learning languages or gaming.
When not writing, he'll be out doing something dangerous in the wild, learning languages or gaming.
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
July 18, 2024
This book was a perfect find for me and I'm glad I found it when I had.
I was just getting back into the Warhammer universe and had wanted to revisit my old love of the Blood Angels. Since this book contained one of my favourite stories about them, I had bought it, enthusiastic in the knowledge that the works of some of my favourite authors were contained within its binding (And by that logic was unlikely to disappoint.)
I was not disappointed by the writing, the stories were excellently crafted and, as always, paints the characters and worlds in such a way that it feels like you are there or watching the scenes rather than reading about them. You are made to feel for the characters as they undertake their journeys.
The curtains are drawn back in those pages and a brighter light into them as a chapter is shone on them in such a brilliantly crafted way that one never wants the book to end.
(Yes I am reading it again!)
I was just getting back into the Warhammer universe and had wanted to revisit my old love of the Blood Angels. Since this book contained one of my favourite stories about them, I had bought it, enthusiastic in the knowledge that the works of some of my favourite authors were contained within its binding (And by that logic was unlikely to disappoint.)
I was not disappointed by the writing, the stories were excellently crafted and, as always, paints the characters and worlds in such a way that it feels like you are there or watching the scenes rather than reading about them. You are made to feel for the characters as they undertake their journeys.
The curtains are drawn back in those pages and a brighter light into them as a chapter is shone on them in such a brilliantly crafted way that one never wants the book to end.
(Yes I am reading it again!)
July 21, 2022
Some stories were hit or miss. But the ones that were good were great. It made see The Blood in a whole new light. The burdens they bear are great, and their sins many. What an awesome read. If you are a blood angels fan this is a must.
January 11, 2026
Flesh of Cretacia - 3*
Sons of Wrath - 4*
Trial by Blood - 5*
A Son’s Burden - 5*
Death of Integrity - 3*
The Rite of Holos - 3*
Lemartes - 5*
Sin of Damnation - 2*
Sanguis Irae - 3*
Mephiston: Lord of Death - 4*
Eclipse of Hope - 3*
Heart of Rage - 5*
Crimson Night - 4*
The Fury - 3*
Honours - 3*
The Chalice - 3*
The Blooding - 3*
Honour and Wrath - 3*
Eternal - 4*
The Sanguinor: Exemplar of the Host - 3*
Dante: Lord of the Host - 4*
Blood Angels are cool, Flesh Tearers are cooler, it just has to be said.
I wish I enjoyed Death of Integrity more, the action just didn't do it for me. Too repetitive and an unceasing agglomeration of names and corridors surrounding some really cool sci-fi ideas and plot execution.
Lemartes was the highlight. Pure, blood-fuelled insanity.
Shoutout Josh for letting me borrow this big ass book.
Sons of Wrath - 4*
Trial by Blood - 5*
A Son’s Burden - 5*
Death of Integrity - 3*
The Rite of Holos - 3*
Lemartes - 5*
Sin of Damnation - 2*
Sanguis Irae - 3*
Mephiston: Lord of Death - 4*
Eclipse of Hope - 3*
Heart of Rage - 5*
Crimson Night - 4*
The Fury - 3*
Honours - 3*
The Chalice - 3*
The Blooding - 3*
Honour and Wrath - 3*
Eternal - 4*
The Sanguinor: Exemplar of the Host - 3*
Dante: Lord of the Host - 4*
Blood Angels are cool, Flesh Tearers are cooler, it just has to be said.
I wish I enjoyed Death of Integrity more, the action just didn't do it for me. Too repetitive and an unceasing agglomeration of names and corridors surrounding some really cool sci-fi ideas and plot execution.
Lemartes was the highlight. Pure, blood-fuelled insanity.
Shoutout Josh for letting me borrow this big ass book.
February 28, 2024
A collection of Blood Angels stories with quite a few excellent books. My personal favorite is Death of Integrity, which is like the Aliens movies in 40k. A lot of good writers in this Omnibus. The most edgy, blood soaked thing I have ever read. But there's a little depth to each story that goes beyond that. So I like it.
May 3, 2021
By His Blood, an excellent anthology of Blood Angels stories and novels. For Sanguinius!
January 5, 2022
Solid collection of the blood angels!
March 4, 2025
pretty good overall
Kind of a mix of quality, depends on how much you like the blood angels. I’d say half the short stories and a third of the novels/novellas were good.
Kind of a mix of quality, depends on how much you like the blood angels. I’d say half the short stories and a third of the novels/novellas were good.
Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews