DEATH AND DUTY (PB)
“No bold act is too small to be without consequence.”
The soldiers of the Astra Militarum are Humanity’s shield and hammer — ordinary men and women standing firm against impossible odds. Death and Duty collects twelve gripping short stories that explore their courage, sacrifice, and unyielding will in the face of the horrors of the 41st Millennium.
Book Info:
This anthology delves deep into the lives of the Emperor’s most numerous defenders — from Cadian trench fighters to Catachan jungle warriors, from the stoic ranks of Krieg to the doomed garrisons on forgotten worlds. These are not heroes born of legend or clad in ceramite; they are the countless Guardsmen whose bravery keeps the Imperium alive one lasbolt at a time.
Read It Because:
Unlike the genetically enhanced Space Marines or monstrous xenos warlords, the Astra Militarum represent the everyman of the Imperium — fragile, flawed, and yet unbreakable. Each story in Death and Duty shines a light on what it truly means to fight, bleed, and die for Humanity’s survival, capturing the grit and humanity at the heart of Warhammer 40,000.
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
Product Details:
• Format: Paperback
• Publisher: Black Library
• Number of Stories: 12
• Faction: Astra Militarum
Why Add Death and Duty to Your Collection:
Perfect for fans of military science fiction and grimdark storytelling, Death and Duty captures the spirit of the Astra Militarum — where camaraderie, sacrifice, and sheer determination define the line between victory and annihilation.
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