The Rose in Darkness

Opal is a Imperial planet that celebrates a lavish festival to venerate the Emperor. Sister Augusta of the Order of the Bloody Rose is sent to retrieve the skull of Saint Veres, but she discovers a genestealer cult that has its claws under the planet's skin, leading to the doom of the hive fleet.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 20 June 2024
Publisher: The Black Library

Opal, a radiant shrine world, holds immense reverence for the Emperor Himself. Sent on a mission to recover the revered skull of Saint Veres, Sister Superior Augusta of the Order of the Bloody Rose and her squad find themselves amidst the grandest festival of the Capitals, a time of profound reverence and celebration. However, beneath the surface of this festive atmosphere, a simmering political danger looms, threatening to engulf the entire world. Despite the assurances of its planetary leaders, Augusta senses that something is amiss. Rebel attacks encroach upon the city's outskirts, and the greatest threat yet emerges. As the horrifying truth becomes apparent—a genestealer cult has insidiously infiltrated Opal—the Sisters realize that their worst fears have come true: a hive fleet is on its way, heralding the planet's doom.

In this gripping tale, Augusta and her fellow Sisters must navigate a treacherous web of lies and deceit, as they race against time to uncover the cult's plans and prevent the hive fleet from reaching Opal. With danger lurking at every turn, the Sisters must rely on their wits, their faith, and their unwavering loyalty to each other to save their world from the impending doom. As the festival reaches its climax, Augusta and her squad find themselves facing the ultimate test of their courage and determination. Will they be able to root out the threat at the edges of society and preserve the beloved planet of Opal? Only time will tell.

Weight: 252g
Dimension: 197 x 128 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804076293