The votes are in, the readers have spoken, and Steve Lyons’ Siege of Vraks has claimed the title of Black Library Book of the Year 2024.
With thousands of votes cast across a wide and diverse range of Warhammer fiction, it was a hard-fought competition, but in the end, one novel stood above the rest.
2024 has been a fantastic year for Warhammer fiction, covering everything from xenos perspectives to Imperial intrigue, dogfights in the void, and even major shifts in the Mortal Realms as the Skaven pulled off their latest grand scheme.
The Contenders – A Year of Incredible Warhammer Stories
The top contenders for this year’s title spanned multiple factions and story arcs, each bringing something unique to the Black Library’s ever-expanding lore.
- Victoria Hayward’s Deathworlder pitted Catachan Jungle Fighters against the Tyranid menace, a brutal, unforgiving clash of survival.
- Dan Abnett’s Interceptor City took to the skies over Vesperus, delivering thrilling high-speed aerial combat.
- Rich McCormick’s Renegades: Lord of Excess and Jude Reid’s Morvenn Vahl: Spear of Faith explored two extremes of the 41st Millennium—hedonistic excess vs. unyielding piety.
- Gav Thorpe’s The High Kâhl’s Oath gave the Leagues of Votann their first-ever full-length Black Library novel, marking a significant milestone for the faction.
- Gary Kloster’s Lazarus: Enmity’s Edge delivered a Space Marine conspiracy thriller, while Noah Van Nguyen’s Elemental Council examined a T’au world on the brink of rebellion.
- Mike Brooks, last year’s winner with The Lion: Son of the Forest, returned to the podium, taking third place with Lelith Hesperax: Queen of Knives—a deep dive into the deadly world of the Dark Eldar’s most infamous gladiator.
- Marc Collins’ Eidolon: The Auric Hammer explored the Emperor’s Children’s descent into madness, as Eidolon grapples with his past and the temptations of Chaos on the eve of the Siege of Terra.
The Winner – Siege of Vraks
Taking the top spot, Steve Lyons’ Siege of Vraks delivers a brutal, unrelenting war story from one of the most infamous conflicts in Warhammer 40,000 lore. This novel brings readers straight into the horrors of trench warfare, showcasing the unyielding determination of the Death Korps of Krieg and the soul-crushing reality of siege warfare.
More than just a retelling of the battle, Siege of Vraks dives deep into the minds of the warriors trapped in this relentless meat grinder, exploring the humanity buried beneath the grime, mud, and ceaseless artillery fire. For those who love the grimdark, uncompromising brutality of Warhammer 40K, it’s a must-read.
The Black Library Celebration – Free eBooks Available
That wraps up Black Library Book of the Year 2024, but the stories don’t stop here. To celebrate, you can claim a free eBook with select purchases until April 20th as part of the Black Library Celebration. Whether you’re looking to dive into one of these top novels, revisit an old favorite, or discover a new corner of Warhammer lore, now is the perfect time to expand your collection.
With such a strong lineup of books in 2024, it’s clear that Warhammer fiction is only getting bigger and better. Congratulations to Steve Lyons and Siege of Vraks, and here’s to another year of incredible storytelling from the Black Library.
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