Can you recommend some of the best space marine terminator novels for a beginner?

One of the highly regarded ones is 'Horus Rising' by Dan Abnett. It sets the stage for a lot of the 40K universe's storylines involving Space Marines.

For a beginner, 'Prospero Burns' is a good choice. It gives a different take on the events involving the Thousand Sons, which is a key part of the chaos Space Marine lore. And 'Angel Exterminatus' is also quite good as it has a clear story with some great chaos Space Marine elements that are easy to follow.

Sure. 'The First Heretic' is a great space marine novel. It gives a different perspective on the events in the Warhammer 40K universe and explores the fall of one of the Space Marine legions. It's a dark and gritty story that really gets you thinking about the nature of loyalty and heresy.

Another good one is 'Robinson Crusoe' which has some elements of marine heroism. Crusoe endures a shipwreck and then has to survive on a deserted island. His ability to overcome difficulties and build a life for himself shows a kind of heroism. And the initial part of his journey at sea also has its own heroic moments.

Sure. 'A Thousand Sons' is a good one. It tells the story of Magnus the Red and his Thousand Sons Space Marines. The battles in this book are both magical and brutal, as the Thousand Sons fight against their former brethren. It has a great mix of sorcery and military combat.

I'd recommend 'Gaunt's Ghosts' series. The first few books in the series are good for new readers. They introduce the military aspect of the Imperium in a way that's not too overwhelming. Also, 'The Eisenhorn Trilogy' can be a good choice. It has an engaging story and the battles are exciting without being too complex for those new to space marine novels.

Sure. 'Han Solo' novels are a great start. They are easy to read and Han Solo is a very well - known space smuggler character. You can easily get into the story and understand the whole space smuggling concept through his adventures.

Sure. 'Horus Rising' by Dan Abnett is a great one. It sets the stage for the Horus Heresy series, with detailed world - building and engaging characters. Another is 'Gaunt's Ghosts' also by Abnett. It follows the Tanith First and Only regiment, full of military action and political intrigue. And 'The Ultramarines Omnibus' which gives a good look into the Ultramarines chapter.

There's also 'Terminator: Hunter - Killer'. This novel presents a unique take on the Terminator universe. It focuses on the battles between different types of Terminators and the humans trying to survive. It's full of high - stakes action and interesting character dynamics.

One of the best is 'Horus Rising' by Dan Abnett. It really delves deep into the lore of the Space Marines and sets the stage for a lot of the drama that unfolds in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. It's a great starting point for those new to the genre.