Opal is a gleaming shrine world of saints and soldiers, beloved of the Emperor Himself. Sent to retrieve the skull of the revered Saint Veres, Sister Superior Augusta of the Order of the Bloody Rose and her squad find themselves in the midst of the capital's holiest festival, a time of reverence and celebration. But all is not well – despite what its planetary leaders would have Augusta believe, political danger bubbles under the surface, and rebel attacks gnaw away at the city's outskirts. The greatest threat, however, is yet to come.As it becomes horrifyingly apparent that a Genestealer Cult has its claws under the planet's skin, the Sisters realise that can mean only one thing: a hive fleet is on its way to Opal, bringing with it the planet's doom.

Carried by six Sisters of Battle, each the embodiment of a revered saint, the funerary procession known as the Triumph of Saint Katherine marches from world to world, battlefront to battlefront. Where darkness and heresy are rampant, it brings faith, hope and courage to the warriors of the Imperium.Sister Avra of the Order of Our Martyred Lady is honoured beyond measure to battle alongside the sacred procession in defence of the beleaguered world of Kiros. However, this bold young warrior holds a secret shame in her heart, one she believes can only be redeemed in death. As the darkness closes in on Kiros, Avra is overcome by a vision – and soon realises that the Emperor has far greater plans for her.

This series of eight stories relates the tale of Sister Superior Augusta Santorus of the Order of the Bloody Rose as she battles against the horrors of the galaxy. She'll encounter heretics, xenos, and everything in between. This collection includes five short stories and three novellas, one of which is availble for the first time in this book.CONTENTS– Forsaken– The Crystal Cathedral– Mercy– The Bloodied Rose– Wreck and Ruin– The Rose in Anger– Da Big Mouf – The Sisters of Death

Ruthless and ambitious, Lord Phylos has control of Fhaveon city, and is using her forces to bring the grasslands under his command. His last opponent is an elderly scribe who's lost his best freind and wants only to do the right thing.  Seeking weapons, Ecko and his companions follow a trail of myth and rumour to a ruined city where both nightmare and shocking truth lie in wait. When all of these things come together, the world will change beyond recognition. Back in London, the Bard is offered the opportunity to realise everything he has ever wanted - if he will give up his soul.Review"An admirably ambitious genre-bending novel, bringing us a memorable character...and world(s) we can't wait to see more of. Ware's writing style is a joy to read... long may Ecko rise." (Starburst Magazine on Ecko Rising)" About the AuthorDanie Ware is the publicist and event organiser for cult entertainment retailer Forbidden Planet. She has worked closely with a wide-range of genre authors and has been immersed in the science-fiction and fantasy community for the past decade. An early adopter of blogging, social media and a familiar face at conventions, she appears on panels as an expert on genre marketing and retailing.

In a futuristic London where technological body modification is the norm, Ecko stands alone as a testament to the extreme capabilities of his society. Driven half mad by the systems running his body, Ecko is a criminal for hire. No job is too dangerous or insane.When a mission goes wrong and Ecko finds himself catapulted across dimensions into a peaceful and unadvanced society living in fear of 'magic', he must confront his own percepions of reality and his place within it.A thrilling debut, Ecko Rising explores the massive range of the sci-fi and fantasy genres, and the possible implications of pitting them against one another. Author Danie Ware creates an immersive and richly imagined world that readers will be eager to explore in the first book in this exciting new trilogy.Review"An incredible read, with completely unexpected twists and turns." – Geek Syndicate"Ingenius...The story itself is engaging and totally unique, a plot that pushes the boundaries not for the sake of it but clearly to offer something different." – SF Book"It s like The Matrix meets Game of Thrones, and it s immense fun... a novel that reads like the work of a seasoned professional but boasts a first timer's vigour." – Financial Times"Dani Ware s debut novel is like no fantasy - or indeed sci-fi - epic you ve ever read before." – SFX Magazine"An epic page turner with an ending that will leave your crying out for more." – The Tattooed Book'An incredible debut' - SF Site'Staggeringly impressive in both its richness and detail' - Alternative Magazine Online 'Ware writes with an eloquence that is not often encountered in genre fiction' - BFS 'An incredible, confident debut' - Dave Brendon's Weblog 'Ecko is one of the most fascinating characters in scifi literature' - *Wear Pink Wednesdays"The sci-fi debut of the year begins like a cyberpunk thriller, before performing a sharp U-turn to become a rollicking high-fantasy adventure. Ware writes fearlessly and with great self-assurance, and her hero Ecko, cybernetically augmented but as crude and cynical as they come, is a magnificent creation." – Financial Times (London)*About the AuthorWare is the publicist and event organiser for cult entertainment retailer Forbidden Planet. She has worked closely with a wide-range of genre authors and has been immersed in the science-fiction and fantasy community for the past decade. An early adopter of blogging, social media and a familiar face at conventions, she appears on panels as an expert on genre marketing and retailing.

Winter has come to the Varchinde and with it, the fatal spread of the blight. The grass is dead, the cities are falling and the Kas take their chance to rise from Rammouthe.Betrayed by his own forces, Rhan will abandon Fhaveon to lure the Kas into a final confrontation.As battle rages round him, Ecko realises that to save the Varchinde, he must face the greatest threat of all -- the one that has come from his own world.