His writing includes the Marc Dane action thrillers, the Sundowners steampunk Westerns and fiction from the worlds of Star Trek, Marvel, Tom Clancy, Warhammer 40000, Doctor Who, 24, Deus Ex, Stargate, 2000AD and many more. From the brutal betrayal at Isstvan to the desperate flight of the Eisenstein, through his missions as Malcador the Sigillite's Agentia Primus, Garro's path has drawn him inexorably towards a destiny that can only end in bloodshed. We follow his final hours alongside Euphrati Keeler, the living saint, another mainstay of the Horus Heresy series. James Swallow finishes what he started a decade and a half ago: the story of Death Guard Legionary Nathaniel Garro. Written by James Swallow, Garro: Knight of Grey finds the embittered veteran drawn into conflict with his estranged father – the hideous Mortarion, Daemon Primarch of the Death Guard legion.

Always loyal to the throne, always ready to do what is required, Nathaniel Garro, dismissed from the Malcadore's service, is roaming the battlefields of Terra and assisting where required. Nathaniel Garro, the loyalist who betrayed his father Mortarion to warn the Emperor of the horrors of Isstvan, is brought face to face with the hideously changed Primarch. However, this didn't stop me from enjoying this well written story and once again, feeling the emotion on every page.From the brutal betrayal at Isstvan to the desperate flight of the Eisenstein, through his missions as Malcador the Sigillite’s Agentia Primus, Garro’s path has drawn him inexorably towards a destiny that can only end in bloodshed. It seems there was a lack of coordination between James Swallow and Chris Wraight when writing their fights with Mortarion. Although brevity is a virtue rarely seen in the Horus Heresy series, I do feel that actually, this is one of the few stories that could have benefitted from being a little longer. The shorter format helped keep me engaged the whole time, with the focus of the story kept on Garro.

A short, but powerful and very enjoyable novella, matching the impressive works by messrs Abnett and Dembski-Bowden in the Siege of Terra series for quality.Coordinating such a massive endeavor as the Horus Heresy is undoubtedly challenging, but for the farewell of such a well-loved character, more attention to detail should have been given. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. A beautiful end to a wonderful character and one that leaves the door wide open if they choose to bring him back in one way or another. He exemplifies everything "correct" about the ideal astartes, and it's hard not to root for him while he marches toward his inevitable fate as he challenges Mortarion to one final duel of blades and ideologies.