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Warhammer 40,000: Imperial Guard Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Warhammer 40,000: Imperial Guard books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Warhammer 40,000: Imperial Guard series? Start with "Fifteen Hours (By: Mitchel Scanlon)" (2005) and follow publication order through all 20 books.
The complete Warhammer 40,000: Imperial Guard reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Fifteen Hours (By: Mitchel Scanlon)
2005
Death World (By: Steve Lyons)
2006
Desert Raiders (By: Lucien Soulban)
2007
Ice Guard (By: Steve Lyons)
2008
Gunheads (By: Steve Parker)
2009
Cadian Blood
2009
Redemption Corps (By: Rob Sanders)
2010
Dead Men Walking (By: Steve Lyons)
2010
Hammer of the Emperor (By: Steve Lyons,Lucien Soulban,Steve Parker)
2011
Iron Guard (By: Mark Clapham)
2012
Baneblade (By: Guy Haley)
2013
Straken (By: Toby Frost)
2013
The Apex (By: Toby Frost)
2014
Lesser Evils (By: Toby Frost)
2014
Hollow Beginnings (By: Mark Clapham)
2015
In Hrondir's Tomb (By: Mark Clapham)
2015
Shadowsword (By: Guy Haley)
2016
Rebel Winter (By: Steve Parker)
2016
Glory Imperialis (By: Mark Clapham)
2017
Shield of the Emperor (By: Mitchel Scanlon)
2019
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