Black Library - Death and Duty (PB) [Nov 8]

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Key Features

• A grinding Astra Militarum anthology
• 12 thrilling short stories of heroism focusing on the humble and very human Astra Militarum
• Read on for true grit, determination, loads of trusty lasguns, and some rumbling tanks
• Written by Steve Lyons, Victoria Hayward, Justin Woolley, Rhuairidh James, Carrie Harris, John Sollitto, Sam Ryan, Russell Zimmerman, Callum Davis, Shauna Lawless, Mike Vincent, and Tom R Pike

"No bold act is too small to be without consequence."

An Astra Militarum Anthology

This collection of 12 short stories tells tales of the most humble soldiers of the Astra Militarum. No gene-enhanced warriors or mutant juggernauts here – just brave men and women rising to the challenge of protecting humanity from all enemies within, without, and beyond.

READ IT BECAUSE
Few stories are as relatable and inspiring as those of the Astra Militarum, facing the horrors of the 41st Millennium without the benefit of the finest wargear and power armour. They fight with grit and determination as well as their trusty lasguns and rumbling tanks. They are true heroes of the Imperium, though the galaxy rarely remembers their names.

THE STORY
The true strength of the Emperor’s largest military force lies not in their artillery, trenches, and tanks, but in the courage of the ordinary men and women of the Astra Militarum. Against the countless foes of the Imperium, Guardsmen stand together. They fight to live and die not only for the glory of the God-Emperor, but for their fellow soldier. To survive against the Ruinous Powers and the overwhelming xenos tide, the trust and bravery of daring Catachan jungle fighters, indomitable Cadians, stoic Kriegsmen, and more will be tested to the limits.

CONTENTS
– Less Than Human by Steve Lyons
– Blood Sands by Victoria Hayward
– Hell Fist by Justin Woolley
– The Sum of its Parts by Rhuairidh James
– The Strength of Symbols by Carrie Harris
– The Redoubt by John Sollitto
– Finest Hour by Sam Ryan
– Resounding by Russell Zimmerman
– Those Without Mercy by Callum Davis
– The Last Psyker by Shauna Lawless
– Exterminator by Mike Vincent
– Worm of Valhalla by Tom R Pike