The Bequin Trilogy Explained: What to Read Before Psyker
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Dan Abnett’s Bequin Trilogy is one of the most complex and layered narrative arcs in the entire Warhammer 40,000 universe. It’s filled with psychic conspiracies, shifting timelines, and unforgettable characters. But if you’re just now jumping in—or prepping for the upcoming release of Psyker, the long-delayed Book III—this reading guide is your survival kit.
Let’s break down the trilogy, explain how it fits into the larger Eisenhorn & Ravenor saga, and tell you which books are must-haves for collectors.
📚 What Is the Bequin Trilogy?
Often referred to as the “Inquisition: Bequin” trilogy, this series follows Alizabeth Bequin—former acolyte, possible blank, and the psychic pivot point of a larger cosmic game. Set years after the events of Eisenhorn and Ravenor, the trilogy explores a fractured Imperium, a forbidden relationship, and a deadly power struggle between Ordo factions.
- Written by: Dan Abnett
- Setting: Post-Thor Era Imperium, Hive City of Queen Mab
- Main Theme: Identity, psychic trauma, unreliable reality
🧠 The Reading Order (with Collector Links)
1. Pariah (Book I)
The start of the Bequin arc. Introduces a rebooted Bequin with no memory of her past, living in Queen Mab. Ravenor and Eisenhorn both appear—but not as you remember them.
- Edition of Note: Limited Edition Hardcover (Black Library)
- Link: Buy Pariah – Limited Edition
2. Penitent (Book II)
Dives deeper into the reality-bending nature of Bequin's memories and the manipulations of the Inquisition. Contains some of Abnett’s most psychological writing to date.
- Edition of Note: Collectors Edition (signed, numbered)
- Link: Get Penitent – Collectors Edition
3. Psyker (Upcoming)
Not yet released at time of writing (2024), but expected to conclude the trilogy. Speculation is high that it will tie back into major revelations from The Magos and wrap up Bequin’s arc.
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🕵️ Bonus: What to Read Before Bequin
To fully understand the context of the Bequin Trilogy, you’ll want to read:
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Eisenhorn Trilogy: Xenos, Malleus, Hereticus
Buy the Eisenhorn Omnibus -
Ravenor Trilogy: Ravenor, Ravenor Returned, Ravenor Rogue
Shop the Ravenor Omnibus -
The Magos: A prequel/sidequel that retroactively deepens the entire arc
Pick up The Magos
All of these are available now at Hammer of War while supplies last.
📦 Limited Editions Worth Collecting
All of Dan Abnett’s Inquisition novels have been printed in special editions over the years. For collectors, these are top-tier targets:
- Pariah – Limited Edition: Numbered, faux-leather, ribbon bookmark
- Penitent – Collectors Edition: Gilt-edge pages, numbered, author’s note
- The Magos – Limited Run: Rare slipcased hardcover
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📖 Final Thought: Read Deep, Collect Smart
The Bequin trilogy is Dan Abnett at his most experimental—and ambitious. Whether you’re here for the psychic intrigue, the tangled Inquisition politics, or the stunning limited editions, there’s no better time to collect and re-read.
