1.Xenos
Dan Abnett
A strong new-reader investigation story that introduces the Imperium through an Inquisitor's work.
NovelInquisitionEisenhornessential
240.M41 - 240.M41
exact date, high confidence
First published 2001
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Eisenhorn Reading Order
Eisenhorn is a 5-book reading order in Warhammer 40,000, spanning Inquisition. Below is every entry in suggested reading sequence — series order first, then in-universe chronology — so you can follow the story from start to finish and see where each book sits in the wider 40k timeline.
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2.Pariah
Dan Abnett
The Bequin arc begins with a later Inquisition mystery that draws together consequences from Eisenhorn and Ravenor.
NovelInquisitionBequinmajor
500.M41 - 500.M41
approximate date, medium confidence
First published 2012
3.Malleus
Dan Abnett
A darker continuation that tests Eisenhorn's methods, alliances, and willingness to compromise.
NovelInquisitionEisenhornmajor
338.M41 - 338.M41
exact date, high confidence
First published 2001
4.Hereticus
Dan Abnett
The final Eisenhorn novel in the core trilogy, following the consequences of earlier compromises into a more hunted phase.
NovelInquisitionEisenhornessential
386.M41 - 386.M41
exact date, high confidence
First published 2002
5.The Magos
Dan Abnett
A later Eisenhorn-focused anchor that connects older Inquisition material to a broader set of short investigations and character consequences.
NovelInquisitionEisenhornmajor
475.M41 - 475.M41
approximate date, medium confidence
First published 2018
Eisenhorn in publication order
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