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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.

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Adventure Fiction Military Science Fiction Haunted Ghost

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Perfection of both story and narration in one great literary work of dark military science fiction fantasy

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A great entry point for new Warhammer 40K fans.

This was a phenomenal listen. As someone relatively new to the world of 40K, this book gave me a great look into the inner workings of the Imperial Guard, one of the factions I initially wrote off but have now fallen in love with.

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Loved the world building

I loved the sense of actual human placed in a warhammer 40k universe, unlike the superhuman, no emotion, murder machines that is the astartes.

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Entertainment

I'm just getting into 40k and a buddy recommended this title. I agree it is pretty awesome beginning book.

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A great intro to Warhammer series

Excellent narration and overall performance. Stong characters both good and bad, and conflicts throughout explained in detail.

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By the emperor, you must buy this!!

it's another must have bug in your collection of Warhammer 40k, especially if you're a Guard player.

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All your favorite Hollywood tropes in one book

Just what the title says. Character work is enjoyable though, worth continuing to see if the narratives improve in later books.

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The start of an amazing journey!

Tanith, first and Only! Let our journeys begin with this amazing story, told brilliantly by the Narrator.

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the guard holds the line.

MEN OF TANITH DO YOU WANT TO LIVE FOREVER. one of the coldest lines I have ever had the pleasure of hearing.

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Imbram Gaunt

awesome and glorious! A masterpiece! Captured and voiced well! definitely listen to this read.

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