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And would you be willing to provide the voice-over for a shoe-string budget CGI movie adaptation of said work by Dan Abnett?
Anyone in The 'Naish looking for an easy entry into the wealth of 40k lore: I cannot recommend enough the Eisenhorn and Ravenor series'. Altogether, it is a truly epic series full of intrigue, mystery, deception, ruinous powers, and assassins. It gives you a better feel for the terrible responsibility and morally-dubious machinations of the Imperial Inquisition, and a glimpse into the "street-level, everyday -side" of life in the 41st Milennium (until it waaaaaaaaay doesn't...).
Written by the amazing Dan Abnett (Superman, Batman, Guardians of the Galaxy, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, and too many others to name), they are two of my favorite series of all time (and soon to be a TV series for Amazon Prime!).
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Anyone in The 'Naish looking for an easy entry into the wealth of 40k lore: I cannot recommend enough the Eisenhorn and Ravenor series'. Altogether, it is a truly epic series full of intrigue, mystery, deception, ruinous powers, and assassins. It gives you a better feel for the terrible responsibility and morally-dubious machinations of the Imperial Inquisition, and a glimpse into the "street-level, everyday -side" of life in the 41st Milennium (until it waaaaaaaaay doesn't...).
Written by the amazing Dan Abnett (Superman, Batman, Guardians of the Galaxy, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, and too many others to name), they are two of my favorite series of all time (and soon to be a TV series for Amazon Prime!).
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Actually, Dan Abnett and Sandy Mitchell are the best 40k fiction authors, IMHO. Great stuff:
http://www.amazon.com/Eisenhorn-Warhammer-40-000-Omnibus/dp/1844161560
http://www.amazon.com/Ravenor-The-Omnibus-Dan-Abnett/dp/1844167372
Eisenhorn. Warhammer 40k. Just love this book. Get the trilogy in one book. Best example of the road to hell is paved with good intentions I can think of.
https://www.amazon.com/Eisenhorn-Warhammer-40-000-Omnibus/dp/1844161560
Check out the wiki pages if you're curious. There's the Fandom one which is useful for getting a narrative and "fluffy" description of events. It can, however, be a lil' inaccurate every now and again.
The Lexicanum is the other major wiki and while it's fairly dry in comparison, everything is usually very well sourced.
Just start wherever interests you and go from there. Factions, battles, people. The works. You'll end up going down rabbit hole after rabbit hole.
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I personally started by reading the Warhammer 40k books though, back when I barely knew what a God-Emperor was. Black Library (the publisher for Warhammer 40k books) actually has some genuinely great stuff that's worth checking out.
I started with Eisenhorn: Xenos and have been hooked ever since. It follows an Imperial Inquisitor as he navigates a heretical plot while struggling with enemies both within and without.
The Eisenhorn trilogy is a pretty commonly recommended starting point because it's still pretty great quality despite its age and you really don't need much knowledge going into it. You can find the Omnibus (all three Eisenhorn books packed into one) here or if you prefer audiobooks, there's some great ones available on Audible.
But if you haven't watched it yet, check out ASTARTES. About 13 minutes of animation on Youtube showcasing just how terrifying Space Marines are.
$50 on amazon, only 1 in stock though
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1844161560/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_0hv5EbKNAGJ61
If I had to guess, Black Library isn't printing it anymore
I'm going to toss in the early Silent Hill titles if you want some excellent psychological/atmospheric horror. Specifically Silent Hill one to three. The second in the series has some of the best voice acting you will hear in a game...most likely ever. Just be sure to stick to a PS2/PC copy and not the HD Collection on the 360/PS3. It's not the same experience as the original games.
If you can't manage to find them or are constrained by time then check out The Real Silent Hill Experience on YouTube by Twin Perfect.
It explains the backstory & mechanics of the games, comics, graphic novels, movies, etc. Highly entertaining.
As far as excellent character interaction / development goes....
The Thing (1982): A brilliant sci-fi / horror / who dun'it film. Scientists in the Antarctic are confronted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of the people that it kills. Great character interaction and see if you can spot who is infected and when. Wonderful prop work and practical effects. The 2011 prequel isn't quite as good but amazing attention to detail.
Primer (2004): A group of friends create a machine which allows them to travel through time. It's pretty fantastic and escalates at a good pace. Definitely some good mind fuckery going on toward the end and one of my favourites.
When it comes to amazing character development I have to turn to another hobby I'm quite passionate about, Warhammer 40,000.
I'm going to recommend the works of a masterful writer by the name of Dan Abnett. I have never seen better character development in a novel than I have in these. I've read omnibuses cover to cover of his work being so engrossed by the experience of it all.
Gaunt's Ghosts is the first series of his I have to recommend. Follows Colonel-Commissar Ibram Gaunt and the first-and-only regiment of the Tanith during the Sabbat Worlds Crusade. You will come to feel, love and weep for these characters as they are killed off in various engagements and see how they try to manage outside of the warzones and their fight against the taint of Chaos. Amazing moments and absolutely intense warfare of various kinds.
The second series I have to recommend is his famous Eisenhorn omnibus. It collects the novels Xenos, Hereticus and Malleus into one book along with two short stories. This was the first time I have ever read an omnibus cover to cover. I couldn't put it down. It follows the career of Inquisitor Gregor Eisenhorn and his pursuit of a renegade Inquisitor. Great insight into the Inquisition, the politcal/religious arena of it and just how far Inquisitors will bend before they dabble in the work of the Ruinous Powers.
The third is the Ravenor omnibus and follows Eisenhorn's Interrogator from the previous Eisenhorn novel who is now a Inquisitor himself. A powerful psyker unraveling an illegal drug trade.
Last but not least, the novel series of perhaps the biggest event in 40K, The Horus Heresy series of novels. Currently 35 novels in the series, I have only read up to 'The Primarchs' which is book twenty and it's a roller coaster. This is the fall and tainting of the Warmaster Horus, Primarch of the Luna Wolves chapter of Space Marines, by the Gods of Chaos. The level of emotion, betrayal and just....the sheer scale of it all is amazing.
Oof, I went on a Warhammer rant there a bit but definitely worth the time.
It depends, I think most of the writers do a good job at setting the scene for a reader.
The Eisenhorn omnibus was fantastic; a story about the career of an inquisitor. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Eisenhorn-Omnibus-Dan-Abnett/dp/1844161560
I also really enjoyed Titanicus, this is a one off based around a Titan legion of the adeptus mechanicus. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1844167844
You could always get the first book of the Horus Heresy series which takes place in the 31st millennium, this series is a really good read although it is still on going and is currently at around 35 books. http://wh40k.lexicanum.com/wiki/Horus_Heresy_Series
There are tonnes more that I've probably forgotten to mention. I'd have a look here and see what tickles your fancy. Though just check on the prices on a few sites if your going to buy online.
I'd either pick up The Eisenhorn Omnibus or buy the novels separately with the first book being Xenos by Dan Abnett.
After that I can recommend the Gaunt's Ghost series and if you like the Chaos side of 40k I would check out Soul Hunter by Aaron Dembski-Bowden.
I can give you a few good places to start:
Eisenhorn is a classic heroes journey novel set in the Warhammer 40k universe. It follows one man's road to damnation, redemption, and duty. Great if you focus on protagonists and a darker story.
Gaunt's Ghosts is a great intro to open warfare of the 40k universe. It follows the human fighters of the war and shows the disregard for life, the horrors they face, and the challenges they must overcome. This series bristles with interesting characters, loved heroes, and despised villains.
Ultramarines is a great intro to the super-human Space Marines. This story follows a central protagonist and shows how different the world is for these warriors compared to men. Epic adventure awaits.
There are some other ones I would reccomend after starting with one of these three. The Horus Heresy Series gives insight into the events that shaped the "modern" 40k setting and is fantastic. Ciaphas Cain is a wonderful lampooning of the "grimdark" nature of 40k with some great humor and heroism.
Read this. My all time favorite book.
http://www.amazon.com/Eisenhorn-Warhammer-40-000-Omnibus/dp/1844161560
EDIT: Jesus its $37?!!? Get a used copy or pick it up at your library.
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