Warhammer 40,000 5th Edition Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Warhammer 40,000 5th Edition books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Codex: Space Marines
Buy on Amazon1998
Codex: Blood Angels
Buy on Amazon2010
Codex Grey Knights
Buy on Amazon2011
Codex: Necrons
Buy on Amazon2011
Forbidden Thoughts
Buy on Amazon2017
Tales of the Lost Isles
Buy on Amazon2017
The King Must Fall
Buy on Amazon2022
Heartwood
Buy on Amazon2024
Matthew Ward began his writing career contributing to shared universes before launching his own original works. His early novels, such as Second Chances
2017
His career gained momentum with the Legacy Trilogy, beginning with Legacy of Ash
2019
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Warhammer 40,000 5th Edition series is publication order: 1. Codex: Space Marines (1998), 2. Codex: Blood Angels (2010), 3. Codex Grey Knights (2011), 4. Codex: Necrons (2011), 5. Forbidden Thoughts (2017), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Warhammer 40,000 5th Edition series by Matthew Ward contains 10 books. The series began in 1998 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Warhammer 40,000 5th Edition series is written by Matthew Ward. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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