It is humanity's darkest hour. From Imperium Nihilus to Segmentum Pacificus, the vile xenos hordes swell. If left unchecked, these depraved beasts will savage the Imperium like scavengers upon a carcass.Only the Adeptus Astartes of the Deathwatch stand defiant before them. They are the Shield that Slays, the watchmen of the void that guard the Emperor of Mankind's realms from terrors unimaginable. Between them, this noble brotherhood will keep the light of the Imperium burning until the stars themselves extinguish.This anthology of brand-new, high-octane stories features a host of Black Library's finest authors, including Steve Parker, Ben Counter, David Guymer, Andy Clark, and many more.