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M32

The Forging timeline

The centuries after the Heresy, when the Imperium rebuilt and spread again, and in the War of the Beast nearly fell to an Ork warlord. 13 books in the catalogue are set in it, published from 2011 to 2016 by 7 authors. On the timeline they are set in Mid M32. These books span 2 series, led by The Beast Arises (12 books) and Space Marine Battles (1). The factions that appear most are Imperium (13 books), Orks (12) and Imperial Fists (3). The list below runs along the timeline, each numbered series kept in its own order.

All 13 books in timeline order

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  1. 2.I Am Slaughter

    Dan Abnett

    The Beast Arises · Book 1 of 12 · 544.M32

  2. 3.Predator, Prey

    Rob Sanders

    The Beast Arises · Book 2 of 12 · 544.M32

  3. 4.The Emperor Expects

    Gav Thorpe

    The Beast Arises · Book 3 of 12 · 544.M32

  4. 5.The Last Wall

    David Annandale

    The Beast Arises · Book 4 of 12 · 544.M32

  5. 6.Throneworld

    Guy Haley

    The Beast Arises · Book 5 of 12 · 544.M32

  6. 7.Echoes of the Long War

    David Guymer

    The Beast Arises · Book 6 of 12 · 544.M32

  7. 8.The Hunt for Vulkan

    David Annandale

    The Beast Arises · Book 7 of 12 · 540s.M32

  8. 9.The Beast Must Die

    Gav Thorpe

    The Beast Arises · Book 8 of 12 · 540s.M32

  9. 10.Watchers in Death

    David Annandale

    The Beast Arises · Book 9 of 12 · 540s.M32

  10. 11.The Last Son of Dorn

    David Guymer

    The Beast Arises · Book 10 of 12 · 540s.M32

  11. 12.Shadow of Ullanor

    Rob Sanders

    The Beast Arises · Book 11 of 12 · 540s.M32

  12. 13.The Beheading

    Guy Haley

    The Beast Arises · Book 12 of 12 · 546.M32

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