The Horus Heresy: The Buried Dagger

In this installment of the bestselling series, the Death Guard face a dire challenge as they confront a devastating plague while Mortarion makes a perilous bargain to save his Legion. Meanwhile, Malcador the Sigillite uncovers a dangerous plot on Terra.

In "The Horus Heresy: The Buried Dagger," the 54th installment of the bestselling series, the narrative delves into the climactic battles leading up to the Siege of Terra. As the long-standing conflict of the Horus Heresy reaches its zenith, the Death Guard, under the command of Mortarion, are summoned to initiate the final confrontation. However, they face an unprecedented challenge, as the forces of Nurgle have laid claim to them, complicating their mission and threatening their very existence.

As the skies over Terra grow ominous, the tension mounts with the impending battle for the Imperial Throne. Mortarion is dispatched as the vanguard of the Traitor forces, but his journey takes a dire turn when he and his warriors become ensnared in the warp, afflicted by a devastating plague. The once-mighty Death Guard, renowned for their resilience, find themselves on the brink of destruction. In a desperate bid to save his Legion, Mortarion is forced to make a harrowing deal that could condemn his sons for eternity.

Simultaneously, on Holy Terra, Malcador the Sigillite is embroiled in a web of intrigue as he uncovers a conspiracy aimed at inciting chaos before Horus's armies arrive. Determined to thwart this insurrection, Malcador must employ all his strategic prowess and combat skills to navigate the treachery that threatens to unravel the very fabric of the Imperium. The stakes have never been higher as the fate of countless lives hangs in the balance.