The book has a creased corner on the front cover. (see photo)

The fourteenth book in The Horus Heresy series.

In the midst of the Great Crusade's galactic war, the Emperor censures the Word Bearers for their worship. Lorgar and his legion are devastated by his condemnation and begin searching for a new path, destroying planet after planet while venting their zeal and fury on the battlefield. Their search for a new purpose leads them to the edge of the material universe, where they encounter ancient powers far greater than they ever imagined.

They set out to enlighten the Imperium, but corrupting powers of Chaos seize their journey, leading them toward damnation instead. Unbeknownst to the Word Bearers, their search for truth contains the very roots of heresy…