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''Eisenhorn'' is a trilogy of science fantasy /
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novels by the British writer
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, set in the fictional universe of the ''
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'' tabletop game. ''Eisenhorn'' 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. 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) *''The Magos'' (720 pages, 8 March 2018, ) **Includes ''The Definitive Casebook of Gregor Eisenhorn'', a prequel short story compilation


Adaptations


Video game

''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
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announced that he was developing a TV adaptation of the ''Eisenhorn'' series as the showrunner, together with Emily Feller as an executive producer. A broadcaster or platform, cast and staff have not yet been made public.


References

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