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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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About this listen

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 Adventure Fiction Military Science Fiction Haunted Ghost

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Was told this was Sharpe in 40k, was not disappointed. will definitely read more Gaunt.

An impressive start

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I have read all of the Ghost books on numerous occassions. and have always enjoyed revisiting them and doing do as audio books is a real pleasure. i often listen to them while running or doing stuff around the house, a great distraction from housework 😂😂

you just cant go wrong with this series of books.

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A must for any 40k fan! Really enjoyed this one. The performance is also extremely good

Amazing

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I love gaunt's ghosts. A brilliant reading with suspense through out. TL reads these so well.

brilliant

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Read this book after people recommended it, Dan Abbnet has an understanding of conflict in the 40k universe so true to its grim dark nature that listening to it now sends shivers up and down my spine. would highly recommend it for anyone who loves this universe and a fan of such a talented writer 10/10

The First, The Only, The Best

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If you like Sharpe and/or Warhammer 40k this is right for you.

Scottish/Irish Guardsmen, callous Officers, different Guard regiments clash in a good old fashioned tale of action.

It’s not high literature, but not is it pretending to. It’s a page turning novel. You probably know if you’ll enjoy it already.

Ripping Yarn

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Excellent book and a story of multiple components. Performed brilliantly. A series worth your time.

Guard Excellence

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Great author and reader, keeps the entire story interesting thru the entire book. Can't wait to read the others in this series!!!

Fantastic read

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I'm at a loss for words, I was so immersed in the story that I forgot my work and my plans and was carried away. Truly an epic listen!

Absolutely breathtaking fiction

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Toby Longworth brings the grim darkness of the 41st Millennium to vivid life! I can remember buying the first omnibus and reading it cover to cover, and this really did those memories justice!

An excellent production!

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