Bane of Kings selects his twenty-five favourite novels of 2012.
“2012 has been a great year for books, with some spectacular picks that will please fantasy, historical fiction and science fiction fans alike.” ~The Founding Fields
Bellarius analyses the latest installment of the Hous Heresy, Aaron Dembski-Bowden’s Betrayer.
“A fantastic read, containing enough visceral combat and new developments to keep even the most jaded reader interested. Unless you’re here for the World Eaters.” – The Founding Fields
We at The Founding Fields cut our teeth on Black Library who has shown us much love in the past so not is our pleasure to announce The Black Library Expo which is being held in Chestermere, Alberta, Canada on the 6th and 7th of October. Below this announcement is a special Blog from one of the attending authors Nick Kyme as well.
Welcome to The Black Library Expo 2012
The Black Library Expo is the biggest Black Library event ever held outside of the UK, and the first of its kind in Canada. Hosted by Chestermere Public Library across Thanksgiving weekend, eight of Black Library’s authors ( Dan Abnett, Aaron Dembski-Bowden, Graham McNeill, Nick Kyme, Andy Smillie, James Swallow, Chris Wraight and Gav Thorpe) will be on hand for signings, seminars and general good times.
Shadowhawk reviews the latest Horus Heresy anthology, containing two brand new novella-length stories, as well as several reprints of old audio dramas and a formerly exclusive short story.
“One of the best anthologies that Black Library has put out, each story a perfect thematic fit to each other.” ~The Founding Fields
Bane of Kings writes a book review of The Emperor’s Gift by Aaron Dembski-Bowden, his first Grey Knight novel, published by Black Library and set in the Warhammer 40,000 Universe.
“Dembski-Bowden continues to impress. A fantastic storyline that sheds light on the First War for Armageddon and its aftermath. His best non-Chaos Space Marine novel yet.” ~The Founding Fields
EJ Davies reviews the long awaiting Grey Knights novel from Aaron Dembski-Bowden, The Emperor’s Gift.
“Brutal, visceral, emotional, surprising. All the hallmarks of Aaron Dembski-Bowden’s wonderful prose.” ~The Founding Fields.
Shadowhawk reviews The Emperor’s Gift, a novel that chronicles one of the defining moments of the war-torn 41st Millennium through the eyes of one of the most secretive and shadowy factions within the Imperium, the Space Marines of the Grey Knights Adeptus Astartes chapter.
“The Emperor’s Gift is easily Aaron’s best work for Black Library to date and it sets a really high bar for future novels.” ~The Founding Fields
Shadowhawk reviews the latest Horus Heresy audio drama, Butcher’s Nails, a tale written by Aaron Dembski-Bowden that explores the psyche of Primarch Angron and his relationship with his brother, Lorgar Aurelian.
“This is a fantastic example of that which is Aaron Dembski-Bowden’s strength: exploring the relationships between Primarchs. A must have for any Horus Heresy/Warhammer 40,000 fan.” ~The Founding Fields
EJ Davies takes a look at the almost released Void Stalker, the third novel in the Night Lords series penned by firm fan favourite Aaron Dembski-Bowden.
“Compelling, tragic, visceral, and brutal; this novel truly bears all the hallmarks of the Dembski-Bowden and ends the saga on the only note it could. Grippingly awesome.” ~ The Founding Fields.
Bane of Kings reviews the epic conclusion to the Night Lords Trilogy, entitled Void Stalker, written by New York Times Bestselling Author Aaron Dembski-Bowden and published by The Black Library. Void Stalker is currently available as an ebook, and will be released in paperback in May 2012.
“Wow. Aaron Dembski-Bowden not only manages to keep you hooked from the first page, but manages to make the predictable unpredictable. Void Stalker is a fantastic conclusion to the Trilogy, and is the best book so far. Not to be missed.” ~The Founding Fields
