From Brother to Traitor: A Review of False Gods by Graham McNeill
3"False Gods" is a science fiction novel set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, written by Graham McNeill. It is the second book in the Horus Heresy series, which explores the events leading up to the galaxy-spanning civil war known as the Horus Heresy.
The story picks up where the previous book, "Horus Rising," left off. Horus Lupercal, the Warmaster of the Imperium, has returned from his campaign to conquer the intergalactic frontier known as the Great Crusade. He is hailed as a hero by all, but secretly, he begins to harbor doubts and questions about the Emperor's grand plan for humanity.
As Horus struggles with his conflicting feelings, he becomes the target of a plot by his erstwhile ally Erebus, a member of the secretive and sinister Chaos-worshipping cult known as the Word Bearers. Erebus and his followers seek to corrupt Horus and turn him away from the Emperor's vision of a unified and rational universe, and towards the worship of the dark gods of Chaos.
"False Gods" is a gripping tale of betrayal, corruption, and the struggle for the soul of the Imperium. The novel takes the reader on a journey through the grim and gritty universe of Warhammer 40,000, where brutal warfare, terrible sacrifices, and unexpected twists and turns are the norm. With its vivid characters, intricate plot, and stunning action sequences, "False Gods" is a must-read for fans of the Warhammer 40,000 universe and lovers of dark, epic science fiction.