Luther: First of the Fallen - Gav Thorpe

Luther: First of the Fallen by Gav Thorpe is a pivotal character-driven novel in The Horus Heresy, offering an intimate and unsettling look at one of Warhammer’s most controversial figures.

Luther was once the greatest hero of Caliban—the brother, mentor, and closest ally of Lion El’Jonson. But history remembers him as the First of the Fallen: the man whose actions shattered the Dark Angels Legion and damned an entire brotherhood to secrecy and shame.

Imprisoned deep within the Rock, Luther recounts his life to his captors, revealing a story shaped by pride, resentment, faith, and betrayal. As truth and madness blur, readers are forced to question what really happened on Caliban—and whether Luther was traitor, victim, or something far more tragic.

Gav Thorpe delivers a psychologically rich narrative that redefines the Dark Angels’ mythology and exposes the cost of loyalty when overshadowed by destiny.

Main Themes

• Betrayal and fractured brotherhood
• Loyalty, pride, and resentment
• Truth versus legend
• Faith, corruption, and ambition
• The origins of the Fallen

Why You Should Read This Book by Gav Thorpe

• Essential reading for Dark Angels lore
• A deep, character-focused Horus Heresy novel
• Explores one of Warhammer’s most mysterious figures
• Adds emotional and philosophical depth to the series
• Written by a leading Dark Angels authority

Luther: First of the Fallen is a haunting and introspective Warhammer novel that reshapes one of the franchise’s most enduring mysteries. Through confession, memory, and unreliable truth, Gav Thorpe delivers a tragic portrait of ambition and betrayal that will resonate with Horus Heresy fans and Warhammer lore enthusiasts alike.