An Imperial propagandist meets the flying ace legend he created to prepare her for the most difficult battle of her storied career. Above and Beyond (Hardback) (Anglais) is a Lucille von Shard novel written by Denny Flowers, set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe.

This hardback edition offers insight into some of the lesser known, but no less important, aspects of the Imperial war machine: the agents who move in the shadows to rouse and inspire the masses of soldiers across every branch of the war effort.

Flight Commander Lucille von Shard: Hero of Bacchus, fighter ace and a living legend heralded for her valour and piety. Propagandist Kile Simlex, responsible for her fame, shares none of this renown. Condemned to the ignominy of a scribe’s cubicle cell, his chance at liberation comes as a cryptic vid message claiming to be from Shard herself, requesting his aid. Under the patronage of the von Shard family, Simlex journeys to Deighton, a world in open rebellion against the Imperium, where he finds the commander a shadow of her former self. Near broken by eternal war, her confidence and reputation crumbling, Shard must somehow steel herself for her deadliest battle yet, against a xenos mercenary of unparalleled skill. Can Simlex help her overcome this near invincible enemy, or merely watch as she is finally defeated?

Denny Flowers mixes aerial combat, intrigue and dark humour in a story that shows how the Imperium builds its heroes and what it costs them. A perfect read for fans of the Aeronautica Imperialis and of the Astra Militarum, and a great companion to Interceptor City and Vagabond Squadron.

Book specifications:

• Title: Above and Beyond
• Series: Lucille von Shard
• Author: Denny Flowers
• Format: Hardback
• Language: English
• Publisher: Black Library
• Setting: Warhammer 40,000, Deighton
• Faction: Aeronautica Imperialis

Take to the skies alongside the legendary Lucille von Shard and the man who made her famous with Above and Beyond (Hardback) (Anglais).