: Cartavolnus is obsessed with a series of grim prophecies from the Emperor’s Tarot warning of his impending death. His attempt to reach Terra and secure his legacy takes an unexpected turn when he is targeted by a Callidus Assassin.

Written by S.M. Reine , Death's Hand (2011) is the opening novel of an urban fantasy series.

"" is the title of several notable works in modern media, most prominently as the premier episode of the Warhammer 40,000 animated anthology series, Hammer and Bolter , and the first book in S.M. Reine’s Descent series. Hammer and Bolter: Episode 1

: Critics have noted its clean, smooth animation style, drawing comparisons to '90s anime like Ninja Scroll . The Descent Series: Book 1