Eisenhorn Explained

Eisenhorn is a trilogy of science fantasy / crime^[1] novels by the British writer Dan Abnett, set in the fictional universe of the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop game. It is the first in a series of trilogies and separate novels by Abnett, which are some of the most popular works of Warhammer 40,000 tie-in fiction.^[2]

The series follows the inquisitors Gregor Eisenhorn and Gideon Ravenor and their retinue as they hunt heretics and demons, while attempting not to succumb to Chaos – the archenemy of mankind in the setting – in the process.

Eisenhorn has been adapted as a video game, and is set to be adapted as a television series.

Books

The Eisenhorn series includes:

• Eisenhorn (omnibus, 768 pages, 2004,):
  • Xenos (2001,)
  • Malleus (2001,)
  • Hereticus (2002,)
• Ravenor: The Omnibus (omnibus, 768 pages, 2009,)
  • Ravenor (hardcover, 2004,, paperback, 2005,)
  • Thorn Wishes Talon (ebook, 2004,)
  • Ravenor Returned (hardcover, 2005,, paperback, 2006,)
  • Ravenor Rogue (2007, hardcover,)
• Bequin
  • Pariah: Ravenor Versus Eisenhorn (2012,)
  • Penitent (2021,)
  • Pandaemonium (forthcoming)^[3]
• The Magos (720 pages, 8 March 2018,)^[4]
  • Includes The Definitive Casebook of Gregor Eisenhorn, a prequel short story compilation

Adaptations

Video game

See main article: Eisenhorn: Xenos. Eisenhorn: Xenos is a third-person action-adventure game by Pixel Hero Games. It adapts Xenos, the first book of the Eisenhorn trilogy. It was released on Steam for PC on 10 August 2016, and received mixed reviews.

TV series

In July 2019, the producer Frank Spotnitz announced that he was developing a TV adaptation of the Eisenhorn series as the showrunner, together with Emily Feller as an executive producer.^[5] A broadcaster or platform, cast and staff have not yet been made public.

Notes and References

1. News: White . Peter . Hot Project: 'The Man In The High Castle' Creator Frank Spotnitz Developing Epic Fantasy TV Series Based On Games Workshop's 'Warhammer 40,000' Universe . 18 July 2019 . Deadline . 17 July 2019 . en.
2. News: Whitbrook . James . The Creator of Man in the High Castle Is Bringing Warhammer 40,000 to Live-Action TV . 18 July 2019 . . 17 July 2019.
3. Web site: RAPID FIRE: Dan Abnett Talks The Magos . Track of Words . 15 September 2018 . 24 February 2018.
4. Web site: Future Treasures: Warhammer 40k: The Magos by Dan Abnett – Black Gate . 3 February 2018 .
5. News: Ritman . Alex . Live-Action 'Warhammer 40,000' TV Series in the Works From 'Man in the High Castle' Creator . 18 July 2019 . The Hollywood Reporter . en.