Lords of the Space Marines Books in Order
Part ofJames Swallow Books in OrderBrowse Lords of the Space Marines stories by James Swallow in order, with Warhammer background, summaries, and start tips.
Last updated: June 7, 2026
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Publication Order
2 books
Dante: Lord of the Host
by James Swallow
2013
This Blood Angels character piece focuses on Commander Dante, the ancient leader of the Chapter. It gives a sharp glimpse of duty, legend, and the cost of commanding warriors already haunted by blood.
The Sanguinor: Exemplar of the Host
by James Swallow
2013
The mysterious Sanguinor takes centre stage in this Blood Angels story. Part myth and part battlefield presence, he embodies the Chapter's hope in a universe that gives hope very little room.
Series background & context
Lords of the Space Marines spotlights major champions, commanders, and mythic figures from the Adeptus Astartes. These stories are less about an ordinary squad and more about the weight carried by legendary warriors.
James Swallow's connected Blood Angels pieces focus on figures such as Dante and the Sanguinor, both central to the Chapter's identity. The stories work best if you already know that the Blood Angels are heroic, haunted, and constantly fighting the flaws in their own blood.
Expect compact character pieces with battlefield stakes. They are useful side stories if you are reading Swallow's Blood Angels material and want more of the Chapter's symbols and leaders.
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