Chastised by the Emperor, the Word Bearers set out on their own path, one that will eventually lead them to damnation and heresy and plunge the galaxy into war. The First Heretic (Paperback) The Horus Heresy Book 14 (Anglais) is a Horus Heresy novel written by Aaron Dembski-Bowden and reveals the dramatic backstory of the whole Heresy.

Amidst the galaxy wide war of the Great Crusade, the Emperor castigates the Word Bearers for their worship, forcing an entire Legion to kneel before Him in a scene that stays with the reader for a long time. Distraught at this judgement, Lorgar and his Legion seek another path while devastating world after world, venting their fury and fervour on the battlefield.

Their search for a new purpose leads them to the edge of the material universe, where they meet ancient forces far more powerful than they could ever have imagined. Having set out to illuminate the Imperium, they fall under the corruption of Chaos and their path to damnation begins. Unbeknownst to the Word Bearers, their quest for truth contains the very roots of the heresy. This novel uncovers the manipulations that led to the fall of Horus and to mankind’s civil war, and is considered by many readers as one of the finest books in the series.

Aaron Dembski-Bowden gives a voice to the Word Bearers and their primarch with great depth, making their fall both understandable and tragic. It is an essential novel for collectors of the Word Bearers and for every reader who wants to understand where the Heresy truly began.

Book specifications:

• Title: The First Heretic
• Series: The Horus Heresy, Book 14
• Author: Aaron Dembski-Bowden
• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• Publisher: Black Library
• Setting: The Horus Heresy, Great Crusade
• Faction: Word Bearers

Discover how Lorgar and the Word Bearers took the first steps towards Chaos with The First Heretic (Paperback) The Horus Heresy Book 14 (Anglais).