Horus Rising is the first science fiction book in The Horus Heresy series by author Dan Abnett.
It is the 31st millennium. Under the benevolent leadership of the Immortal Emperor, the Imperium of Man has stretched across the galaxy.
On the eve of victory, the Emperor left the front lines, entrusting the great crusade to his beloved son, Horus. Promoted to Warmaster, can the ideal Horus carry out the Emperor’s grand plan or will this promotion sow the seeds of heresy among his brethren?
Horus Rising is over 12 hours long and they are a really great 12 hours of great back story. This story has painted real depth and color on a lot of important events and characters that I had only known about in the past. The best scene for me is the diplomatic dialogue that takes place between Horus and his partner.
