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The Horus Heresy: Characters Reading Order

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The Horus Heresy: Characters spans 6 books in the Grimdark Archive catalogue. In reading order it begins with Valdor: Birth of the Imperium by Chris Wraight (2020). The most recent entry is Raldoron: Revenant (2026). Below is the complete reading order with reader ratings and where to buy each one.

The Horus Heresy: Characters in reading order

Cover of Valdor: Birth of the Imperium by Chris Wraight
Reader rating · 4.13 of 5 from 2,631 ratings · audiobook 4.69 of 5 from 2,007 ratings
#1
Valdor: Birth of the Imperium
Chris Wraight
2020Novel
Cover of Luther: First of the Fallen by Gav Thorpe
Reader rating · 3.93 of 5 from 817 ratings · audiobook 4.72 of 5 from 879 ratings
#2
Luther: First of the Fallen
Gav Thorpe
2021Novel
Cover of Eidolon: The Auric Hammer by Marc Collins
Reader rating · 3.57 of 5 from 361 ratings · audiobook 4.47 of 5 from 160 ratings
#4
Eidolon: The Auric Hammer
Marc Collins
2024Novel
Cover of Raldoron: Revenant by Guy Haley
Reader rating · 3 of 5 from 1 rating · audiobook 4 of 5 from 11 ratings
#6
Raldoron: Revenant
Guy Haley
2026Novel

Frequently asked questions

How many books are in The Horus Heresy: Characters?

Grimdark Archive catalogues 6 books in The Horus Heresy: Characters.

What is the first book in The Horus Heresy: Characters?

Valdor: Birth of the Imperium by Chris Wraight, published 2020.

What is the most recent book in The Horus Heresy: Characters?

Raldoron: Revenant (2026).

In what order should I read The Horus Heresy: Characters?

Start with Valdor: Birth of the Imperium and follow the numbered reading order on this page.