Nathan Long

Nathan Long is an American author and screenwriter known for his work in fantasy, science fiction, and horror genres. He has written extensively for both Black Library's Warhammer Fantasy series and various media tie-in properties. Long served as the primary author for the Blackhearts novels and the Ulrika the Vampire series set in the Warhammer Fantasy universe. He also authored multiple entries in the Gotrek & Felix series, taking over from William King as the main writer for these characters. Beyond his contributions to established franchises, Long has created original works including the Jane Carver of Waar series, which pays homage to classic planetary romance stories. His background in screenwriting has influenced his novel-writing style, particularly in action sequences and pacing. Prior to his career as a novelist, Long worked in Hollywood as a screenwriter and has credits on various television shows and direct-to-video features. He continues to write both original fiction and tie-in works while occasionally teaching creative writing.

Book reviewers praise Nathan Long's pacing, action scenes, and character development in Warhammer fantasy novels. Readers note the energy and entertainment value of his Blackhearts series and Ulrika the Vampire books. Readers liked: - Fast-moving plots without filler - Military squad dynamics and banter - Strong female characters (particularly Ulrika) - Battle descriptions and violence - Humor mixed with dark themes Common criticisms: - Some repetitive descriptions and phrases - Plot predictability in places - Less world-building depth compared to other Warhammer authors - Romance subplots feel forced Ratings: Goodreads averages range from 3.7-4.1 across titles Amazon review averages: 4.2-4.5 stars Black Library forums: Mostly positive discussion threads "The action flows like a movie," notes one Amazon reviewer. Another Goodreads user praises "characters who feel real despite the fantasy setting." Some readers felt his work is "fun but not groundbreaking."

Jane Carver of Waar - A military veteran is transported to an alien world of warriors and monsters where she must fight to survive and find her way home.

Jane Carver: Swords of Waar - Jane returns to the planet Waar to rescue her lover, leading to battles against sky pirates and savage creatures.

Bloodborn - In a world of perpetual darkness, a vampire hunter tracks a powerful creature through a city while questioning his own humanity.

Swordborn - A vampire hunter faces new supernatural threats while protecting a mysterious woman with dangerous powers.

Ghostborn - The conclusion of the vampire hunter trilogy follows the protagonist's final confrontation with ancient evils and personal demons.

The Thousand and One - A secret agent battles supernatural forces in a modern-day setting while uncovering a vast conspiracy.