Title: A Warhammer 40,000 Novel

Summary: Belisarius Cawl is the greatest mind of his era and has a plan to open the Attilan Gap, ensuring safe passage through the Great Rift. To complete his project, he travels to a tomb world of the Necron. During his journey, he attracts the attention of something more dangerous than ancient xenos.

Why to read it: Belisarius Cawl remains one of the most important figures of the 41st Millennium, as he strives to solve the greatest challenge faced by the Imperium – securing safe passage through the Cicatrix Maledictum. He faces ancient Necrons and forces of Chaos in his bold effort to achieve the impossible.

The Story: For years, Belisarius Cawl has been boldly planning to stabilize the Attilan Gap so that the Imperium can open a reliable route to the Imperium Nihilus. With Primarch Roboute Guilliman having crossed the Great Rift and now being isolated on the other side, time is running out.

Before Cawl can perfect his final great work, he needs one last element: the control codes kept on an ancient Necron world trapped in the event horizon of a black hole. Realizing that even he cannot do it alone, Cawl seeks help from the entire Adeptus Mechanicus. However, as victory approaches, malicious intelligences have taken notice of the Magos leader, and Cawl will discover that provoking Vashtorr the Arkifane's interest is very dangerous…

Author: Guy Haley