Seventeen years in the making, the grand saga that commenced with Dan Abnett’s iconic novel, “Horus Rising,” hurtles toward its momentous finale. In the epic journey that is “The End and the Death,” Volume 1 has already graced the galaxy’s readers, while the impending release of Volume 2 promises to captivate us imminently. But the story doesn’t end there; the grand narrative will culminate in Volume 3, the pinnacle of Dan’s monumental work.
As Abnett states, “This is the epic culmination of an enormous amount of work.” It’s not merely the third book in a trilogy; it’s the continuation of an extensive narrative that was too immense to be contained in a single tome.
The monumental task of crafting this tale spanned two years. Abnett describes it as “the biggest thing I’ve ever done, the most formidable challenge, because there’s so much expectation attached to it.” Yet, despite the enormity, he embraced the endeavor, and upon its completion, found himself almost reluctant to part with it.
“The End and the Death” portrays the gripping final hours of the Siege, the climactic confrontation between the Emperor and Horus. This narrative reverberates with the echoes of pivotal events, as the Heresy era concludes and a new era dawns. Abnett promises a convergence of loose ends, but also a cascade of new questions, exploring the essence of myth and history’s transformative power.
Volume 2 of this masterful creation focuses on Sanguinius vs Horus, a showdown that promises to be distinct from the ensuing Horus vs the Emperor encounter. Abnett’s deliberate approach ensures each pivotal moment is unique, refraining from repetition.
As the saga concludes, Dan Abnett remains devoted to the Warhammer universe. His future endeavors hint at a novel set in a more contemporary era of Warhammer 40,000, but details remain shrouded in mystery for now.
For those awaiting the grand conclusion, Abnett’s anticipation is palpable. “I want this to be an appropriate end to a long-running and successful series…Now I get why that mattered in book one!”
Keep your eyes peeled for the release of “The End and the Death” Volume 2 in hardback, and stay tuned for updates on Volume 3. As the Horus Heresy reaches its apex, readers prepare to immerse themselves in the epic culmination of this legendary journey.
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