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First and Only

Gaunt's Ghost, Book 1

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First and Only

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.

©2019 Games Workshop Limited (P)2019 Games Workshop Limited Science Fiction Military Adventure Suspenseful
Engaging Plot Twists • Complex Characters • Exceptional Voice Acting • Immersive Worldbuilding • Military Action Sequences

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I was wondering why this is a must read 40k book but after listening, I can see why.

I can see now

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If you like other Dan Abnett then is a must. Or if you like good 40k books this is a must.

Think WW1 but across the galaxy instead of Europe.

Great opener to a great black library series

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honestly the story was ok but the narrator did a quality job with all of the voices really put you in the story.

quality reading and a decent enough story.

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thought it was really great. much better than the normal bolter stuff. I recommen this for anyone

great listening

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good foray into the guardsmen of 40k.
narration is fantastic.
details are gruesome, but add to the overall feel.
8/10 would read again.

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