Above and Beyond
An Imperial propagandist meets the flying ace legend he created, to prepare her for the most difficult battle of her storied career.
THE STORY
Flight Commander Lucille von Shard: Hero of Bacchus, fighter ace, and a living legend heralded for her valour and piety. Propagandist Kile Simlex, responsible for her fame, shares none of this renown. Condemned to the ignominy of a scribe’s cubicle cell, his chance at liberation comes as a cryptic vid message claiming to be from Shard herself, requesting his aid.
Under the von Shard family’s patronage, Simlex journeys to Deighton, a world in open rebellion from the Imperium, where he finds the commander a shadow of her former self. Near broken by eternal war, her confidence and reputation crumbling, Shard must somehow steel herself for her deadliest battle yet, against a xenos mercenary of unparalleled skill. Can Simlex help her overcome this near-invincible enemy, or merely watch as she is finally defeated?
Denny Flowers
Denny Flowers is a science fiction and fantasy writer writing primarily for the Black Library. He is the author of the novel Fire Made Flesh, the novella Low Lives, and numerous short stories.
He enjoys writing fiction but struggles with author bios, being naturally introverted and uncomfortable referring to himself in the third person. It feels unsettling, as though inviting a Dark Half-style scenario.
He lives in Kent and is ever watchful of sparrows
Warhammer 40,000: Lucille Von Shard
Warhammer 40,000: Lucille Von Shard consists of two primary books, and includes one additional book that complement the series but is not considered mandatory reads. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
Main series Warhammer 40,000
