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Phoenix Lords is a 2-book reading order in Warhammer 40,000, spanning Xenos. 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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Gav Thorpe
Part of Gav Thorpe's Phoenix Lords sequence, this novel centers on Asurmen, the first and most revered of the Eldar's legendary warrior-leaders. It weaves together a present-day crisis with glimpses of the ancient origins of the Aspect Warrior shrines. Best suited to readers already invested in Eldar mythology and lore.
000.M41 - 999.M41
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First published 2017
Gav Thorpe
A Phoenix Lords novel by Gav Thorpe focused on Jain Zar, the deadly founder of the Howling Banshees aspect. It follows her as she answers a call to war while the narrative also explores the deep history behind her shrine and her role among the Eldar. A lore-heavy entry rewarding fans of craftworld culture and Aspect Warrior origins.
000.M41 - 999.M41
era date, medium confidence
First published 2017
This reading order matches publication order — release sequence and suggested reading sequence are the same here. Browse every book by release year on the publication-order page.