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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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Up to now I’ve only read and listened to the Horus Heresy so I was unsure about a Imperial army story set long after the original heresy but Dan’s done it again and with Toby Longworth narration it’s an absolute gem looking forward to the next 4 Gaunt stories

Dan’s done it again

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The narrator nailed it. Using Scottish and Irish accents for the ghosts made it that bit more gritty. He also added amazing depth to the chaos and possessed characters. I also enjoyed the snobbery and tones of disdain from the Patrician characters and Generals.

Using Scottis and Irish accents was epic

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I loved it.
It is not revolutionary or groundbreaking but it is really good.
It got me hooked and many times i got sucked in the entire atmosphere.
A great character and i am curious about the next books.

Great!

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book, the story was gripping and well written. The narration by Mr. Longworth was excellent and only added to the experience. Would highly recommend.

Excellent book, wonderful narration

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loved it absolutely loves it!
top teir narrator aswell
gonna listen to the rest of this series no doubt

great!

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