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: January 2026
Publication Order
Fifteen Hours (By: Mitchel Scanlon)
Buy on Amazon2005
Death World (By: Steve Lyons)
Buy on Amazon2006
Desert Raiders (By: Lucien Soulban)
Buy on Amazon2007
Ice Guard (By: Steve Lyons)
Buy on Amazon2008
Gunheads (By: Steve Parker)
Buy on Amazon2009
Cadian Blood
Buy on Amazon2009
Redemption Corps (By: Rob Sanders)
Buy on Amazon2010
Dead Men Walking (By: Steve Lyons)
Buy on Amazon2010
Hammer of the Emperor (By: Steve Lyons,Lucien Soulban,Steve Parker)
Buy on Amazon2011
Iron Guard (By: Mark Clapham)
Buy on Amazon2012
Baneblade (By: Guy Haley)
Buy on Amazon2013
Straken (By: Toby Frost)
Buy on Amazon2013
The Apex (By: Toby Frost)
Buy on Amazon2014
Lesser Evils (By: Toby Frost)
Buy on Amazon2014
Hollow Beginnings (By: Mark Clapham)
Buy on Amazon2015
In Hrondir's Tomb (By: Mark Clapham)
Buy on Amazon2015
Shadowsword (By: Guy Haley)
Buy on Amazon2016
Rebel Winter (By: Steve Parker)
Buy on Amazon2016
Glory Imperialis (By: Mark Clapham)
Buy on Amazon2017
Shield of the Emperor (By: Mitchel Scanlon)
Buy on Amazon2019
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Warhammer 40,000: Imperial Guard series is publication order: 1. Fifteen Hours (By: Mitchel Scanlon) (2005), 2. Death World (By: Steve Lyons) (2006), 3. Desert Raiders (By: Lucien Soulban) (2007), 4. Ice Guard (By: Steve Lyons) (2008), 5. Gunheads (By: Steve Parker) (2009), and 15 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Warhammer 40,000: Imperial Guard series by Aaron Dembski-Bowden contains 20 books. The series began in 2005 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Warhammer 40,000: Imperial Guard series is written by Aaron Dembski-Bowden. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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