First Only Author:Dan Abnett First & Only — A Gaunt's Ghost Novel by Dan Abnett — 'The Tanith are strong fighters, general, so I have heard.' The scar tissue of his cheek pinched and twitched slightly, as often did when he was tense. 'Gaunt is said to be a resourceful leader.' — 'You know him?' The general looked up, questioningly. — 'I know of him sir. In the main by reputatio... more »n.'
Gaunt got to his feet, wet with blod and Chaos puts. His Ghosts were moving up the ramp to securethe postition. Above them, at the top of the elevator shaft, were over a million Shrivern, secure in their bunker batteries. Gaunts' expeditionary force was inside, right at the heart of the enemy stronghold. Commissar Ibram Gaunt smiled.
IN THE NIGHTMARE future of Warhammer 40,000 mankind teeters on the brink of extintion. The galaxy spanning Imperium is riven with dangers, and in the Chaos infested Sabbat system, Imperial Commissar Gaunt must lead his men through as much in-fighting amongst rival regiments as against the force of Chaos. First and Only is an epic saga of planetary conquest, grand ambition, treachery and honour.
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