Ravenor

Q: "How many books are in the Ravenor series?"

"There are five books in the Ravenor series, published between 2004 and 2011."

Q: "What is the first book in the Ravenor series?"

"The first book in the Ravenor series is Ravenor, published in 2004."

Q: "Is Ravenor a sequel to Abnett's Eisenhorn series?"

"Yes. Ravenor is a direct sequel series to Eisenhorn. Gideon Ravenor appears as a character in the Eisenhorn books before headlining his own series. Reading Eisenhorn first provides important context for Ravenor's background and the history of his warband, though the Ravenor series works on its own terms for readers who start here."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Ravenor	2004	Dan Abnett	Buy
2	Thorn Wishes Talon	2011	Dan Abnett	N/A
3	Ravenor Returned	2005	Dan Abnett	Buy
4	Venator	2005	Dan Abnett	N/A
5	Ravenor Rogue	2007	Dan Abnett	Buy

Ravenor is a five-book Warhammer 40,000 series by Dan Abnett, published between 2004 and 2011. The series follows Gideon Ravenor, a powerful Inquisitor of the Ordo Xenos who was grievously injured in an earlier mission and now operates from a life-support chair while projecting his consciousness and psychic abilities outward. Despite his physical limitations, Ravenor is one of the most formidable investigators in the Imperium, and his warband operates across multiple worlds tracking heresy, xenos influence, and warp corruption.

The series is a companion and sequel to Abnett’s Eisenhorn trilogy, with Ravenor having appeared as a key character in those books. The change of protagonist allows Abnett to explore similar themes, the tension between an Inquisitor’s mission and their methods, through a different lens. Ravenor’s warband includes distinct characters who develop across the three main novels.

The five volumes include the three main novels (Ravenor, Ravenor Returned, and Ravenor Rogue) alongside two shorter pieces. All are listed in the reading order table below. Readers who want the full picture should start with the Eisenhorn trilogy first.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Ravenor series?

There are five books in the Ravenor series, published between 2004 and 2011.

What is the first book in the Ravenor series?

The first book in the Ravenor series is Ravenor, published in 2004.

Is Ravenor a sequel to Abnett's Eisenhorn series?

Yes. Ravenor is a direct sequel series to Eisenhorn. Gideon Ravenor appears as a character in the Eisenhorn books before headlining his own series. Reading Eisenhorn first provides important context for Ravenor’s background and the history of his warband, though the Ravenor series works on its own terms for readers who start here.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order