The Horus Heresy: Galaxy in Flames (Paperback)

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The Horus Heresy Saga

Horus's betrayal begins to take on terrifying proportions on Isstvan III. The third novel in The Horus Heresy Saga by Ben Counter captures the moments when Space Marines turn against their own battle-brothers.

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The Horus Heresy: Galaxy in Flames

Warmaster Horus leads Imperial forces to victory on Isstvan III, but behind the triumph lies a betrayal that will shake the very foundations of the Imperium. In the third instalment of The Horus Heresy Saga, Ben Counter sets the stage for a tragic conflict in which Space Marines turn against their own brothers.

Publication type
Novel
Edition or series
Paperback edition
Language
English
Who it is for
For readers of The Horus Heresy Saga, fans of stories set in The Horus Heresy universe, and those interested in the events of Horus's betrayal, the fate of Isstvan III and the conflict between Space Marines.
The Horus Heresy Saga

Galaxy in Flames: Betrayal on Isstvan III

The Horus Heresy: Galaxy in Flames is the third novel in The Horus Heresy Saga and part of its opening trilogy. Having recovered from grievous injuries, Warmaster Horus returns to lead the victorious Imperial forces in a campaign against the rebel world of Isstvan III. What appears to be a decisive victory turns into catastrophe when the planet is struck by virus bombs and Horus's treachery is revealed. Space Marines find themselves locked in a brutal conflict against their own battle-brothers. Author Ben Counter chronicles the pivotal events that pave the way for further horrors of Horus's rebellion.

The third novel in The Horus Heresy Saga by Ben Counter

Pivotal events of Horus's betrayal on Isstvan III

Paperback edition of a story from the opening Horus Heresy trilogy

Practical overview

Where It Fits in The Horus Heresy Series

Galaxy in Flames is the third novel in The Horus Heresy Saga and the concluding part of its opening trilogy. It is written by Ben Counter.

Format Paperback binding
Author or creators Ben Counter
Game setting The Horus Heresy
Reader focus For readers of stories set in The Horus Heresy universe, particularly those interested in Horus's betrayal, the events on Isstvan III and the conflict between Space Marines.
Publication contents

What You'll Find in Galaxy in Flames

  • The continuation of Warmaster Horus's story following his recovery from grievous injuries.
  • The campaign of victorious Imperial forces against the rebel world of Isstvan III.
  • The revelation of Horus's betrayal and the destruction of the planet by virus bombs.
  • A tragic conflict in which Space Marines turn against their own battle-brothers.
Story and focus

The Story: Horus's Betrayal on Isstvan III

Warmaster Horus has recovered from his grievous injuries and once again stands at the head of the victorious Imperial forces. His next target is the rebel world of Isstvan III, where he leads a campaign against the local rebels. Yet behind what appears to be a straightforward military engagement lies Horus's betrayal, which sets Space Marines against their own battle-brothers. The third novel in The Horus Heresy Saga captures the pivotal moments of this conflict.

Publication details

Publication Details

Detail Value
Publication Type Novel
Author Ben Counter
Binding Paperback
Series The Horus Heresy Saga
Order in the Series Book 3
Setting and context

The Horus Heresy: The Betrayal That Divides the Imperium

The story of Galaxy in Flames is set in The Horus Heresy universe and depicts pivotal events of Horus's betrayal. Warmaster Horus takes his first major steps towards overthrowing his father's empire. The campaign on Isstvan III turns into a catastrophe when the planet is destroyed by virus bombs and Space Marines turn against their own battle-brothers. These events pave the way for further conflicts that will culminate in Horus laying siege to the birthplace of Humanity.

Reader recommendations

Who We Recommend Galaxy in Flames For

We recommend Galaxy in Flames to readers who want to follow the pivotal events of Horus's betrayal and continue with the opening trilogy of The Horus Heresy Saga. Ben Counter's story focuses on the campaign against Isstvan III, the revelation of Horus's treachery and the conflict between Space Marines.

  • Readers who want to continue with the third instalment of The Horus Heresy Saga.
  • Fans of stories set in The Horus Heresy universe and the Imperium.
  • Those interested in Warmaster Horus and the events of his betrayal on Isstvan III.
  • Readers interested in the conflict between Space Marines and its causes.
Publication classification

The Imperium and Space Marines in the Story

Faction or theme: Imperium, Space Marines

Imperial forces led by Warmaster Horus and the Space Marines play a central role in the novel. Horus's campaign against Isstvan III reveals a betrayal that leads to open conflict between former battle-brothers. The division among the Space Marines and Horus's attempt to overthrow the Imperium form the central themes of the story.

Before reading

What to Know Before Reading

Place in the Series Galaxy in Flames is the third book in The Horus Heresy Saga and concludes its opening trilogy. To follow the continuity of the story, we recommend familiarising yourself with the previous books in the series.
Story Setting The story is set in The Horus Heresy universe and follows Warmaster Horus, Imperial forces and Space Marines during the events on Isstvan III.
Book Format This publication is available in paperback format.
What to read next

What to Read Before and After Galaxy in Flames

Previous Books For better story continuity, we recommend starting with the first two books in The Horus Heresy Saga, which precede the third instalment.
Galaxy in Flames The third book in the series, written by Ben Counter, depicts the events on Isstvan III and Horus's open betrayal.
Further Reading After finishing the novel, we recommend continuing with further books in The Horus Heresy Saga to follow the subsequent events of Horus's betrayal.
Frequently asked questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Galaxy in Flames

What type of book is Galaxy in Flames? Galaxy in Flames is a fiction novel set in The Horus Heresy universe. It is written by Ben Counter.
Where does Galaxy in Flames fit into the series? It is the third book in The Horus Heresy Saga and the concluding part of the opening trilogy.
What type of binding does the book have? This edition has a softcover binding, also known as paperback.
Which events does the story focus on? The novel follows Horus's campaign against Isstvan III, the revelation of his betrayal and the subsequent conflict between Space Marines.

Additional parameters

Category: Horus Heresy: Black Library
Warranty: 2 years
Weight: 0.235 kg
EAN: 9781836095378
Game system: Horus Heresy
Model type: Rules & Books
Book type: Novel (Black Library)

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