First and Only (1) (Black Library Classics)

From the Black Library archive, the classic first novel in the bestselling Gaunt's Ghosts series in a lavish new format.

In the nightmare future of Warhammer 40,000, the galaxy-spanning Imperium is riven with dangers. On the war-torn battlefields of the Sabbat Worlds, Imperial Commissar Gaunt must lead the men of the Tanith First against the forces of Chaos whilst negotiating the machinations of rival Imperial Guard regiments . An epic saga of planetary conquest, grand ambition, treachery and honour.

Dan Abnett is a seven-times New York Times bestselling author and an award-winning comic book writer. He has written over fifty novels, including the acclaimed Gaunt’s Ghosts series, the Eisenhorn and Ravenor trilogies, volumes of the million-selling Horus Heresy series, The Silent Stars Go By (Doctor Who), Rocket Raccoon and Groot: Steal the Galaxy, The Avengers: Everybody Wants To Rule The World, The Wield, Triumff: Her Majesty’s Hero, and Embedded. In comics, he is known for his work on The Legion of Super-Heroes, Aquaman, The Titans, Nova, Wild’s End, and The New Deadwardians. His 2008 run on The Guardians of the Galaxy for Marvel formed the inspiration for the blockbuster movie. A regular contributor to the UK’s long-running 2000 AD, he is the creator of series including Grey Area, Lawless, Brink, Kingdom and the classic Sinister Dexter. He has also written extensively for the games industry, including Shadow of Mordor and Alien: Isolation