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Gaunt's Ghost, Book 1

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First and Only

Written by: Dan Abnett
Narrated by: Toby Longworth
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A Warhammer 40,000 audiobook.

In the Chaos-infested Sabbat Worlds, Imperial Commissar Gaunt must lead his men through as much in-fighting amongst rival regiments as against the forces of Chaos.

Listen to it because: First and Only was one of the first books published by Black Library and is the most read Warhammer 40,000 novel ever, an absolute classic. This story begins the saga of Colonel Commissar Gaunt and the Tanith First and Only that has since grown into a multi-novel epic. It all starts here.

The story: For a thousand years, the Sabbat Worlds have been lost to the Imperium, claimed by the dread powers of Chaos. Now, a mighty crusade seeks to return the sector to Imperial rule. And at the forefront of that crusade are Colonel-Commissar Ibram Gaunt and the Tanith First and Only - better known as Gaunt’s Ghosts. Trapped in the grinding trench warfare of Fortis Binary, the Ghosts find themselves drawn into a conspiracy to assassinate the crusade’s leader, Warmaster Macaroth.

With enemies all around them and no one to trust, Gaunt and his men must find a way to save the warmaster and prevent the Sabbat Worlds Crusade from falling into anarchy - even if it means waging war on their supposed allies.

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I was hooked, begining to end. I loved the air of mystery about the whole thing. I read the eisnhorn books first so the apparence of certain charecters realy surprised me.

Absolutely wonderful

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Written by Dan Abnett and narrated by Toby Longworth.
(if you're new here that means it's a banger and you should buy it)

Buy it

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At times I found the imagery difficult to picture but overall this story creates a beautiful universe.

Terrific 40k story

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I quite overall agree with Marcus' assessments in regards to the many POVs of characters. It is seldom difficult in certain parts of the scene and is required to read two or three times to fully understand the events.

What makes this story so well revered by fans alike is how Abnett have fully fleshed out these characters, made them almost believable to root for them. Another thing besides that of Guant and his regiment is other regiments and their way of war that contrast from one another.

If I have to choose a favorite moment in the novel, it would be the two characters, Milo and Commissar Blenner. Milo as a young able aide to Guant from every situation, and Commissar Blenner's 'diplomatic' skill in the world of Pyrites.

First and Only is a simple, very 'in your face' read with moderate actions to sate your thirst for conflict. It is quite difficult to follow the story as there are many characters in the book and is required to repeat several times before understanding the rest of it. Additionally, it is also quite addictive to listen to as Toby Longworth had done an excellent performance into voicing each characters.

Many scenes to repeat, but remain as good

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Thought I was C.C. Gaunt, I can't wait to Finish the Series and contiue the Imperium's Story.

13/01

Lupercal!!! - Slaanesh

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