This list is of characters featured in the gaunt s ghosts series of novels by dan abnett, which are set in the fictional warhammer 40,000 universe. It wraps up the sabbat martyr 4 book subset, resolves numerous plot threads started over the last four books, includes a substantial urban combat element, and had an ending which seems to work very well. Jun 28, 2016 dan abnett has written over fifty novels, including anarch, the latest instalment in the acclaimed gaunts ghosts series. In straight silver, a few unlucky alliance troopers learn that stealing vital medical supplies from gaunt s ghosts and threatening his love interest is the best way to make him behave like a more typical imperial commissar that is, to carry out a summary execution. Firstandonly details general peakatrov 4th october 2015 8th march 2016 gaunts ghosts no comments while reading through the books, i recorded whatever useful pieces of information i found out about the different characters. Aug 31, 2010 in tribute to the tanith first and only, gaunts ghosts. The series is set in the warhammer 40,000 universe and follows a regiment of the imperial guard called the tanith firstandonly during sabbat worlds crusade. But for those who are looking for an epic battle, with gaunt leading his faithful tanith first into shellfire, anarch may be a disappointment. Ghostmaker is the second novel in the gaunts ghosts series and is written by dan abnett. Straight silver gaunts ghosts book 6 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Even worse is the fact that the enemy has spread into the very fabric of the city, appearing out of nowhere to battle the ambushed troops. Such a conflict occurs in straight silver when dorden finds alliance troopers, on aexe cardinal, who have been smuggling medical supplies away from the. Which is somehow ironic as the primary focus of the story revolves around the interregimental battle between gaunt s ghosts and the regiment controlled by flense. It is a military science fiction series set in the warhammer 40,000 universe as of 2019, the series spans 16 novels which document the efforts of the tanith first, a highly skilled yet unappreciated light infantry regiment of the imperial guard, during the sabbat worlds crusade.
It is a military science fiction series set in the warhammer 40,000 universe. Gaunts ghosts novel series warhammer 40k lexicanum. Haunted by spectres from the past and stalked by the archenemy, colonelcommissar gaunt and his ghosts embark upon what could be their finest hour or their final mission. Plus, i think its the first time theyve gotten the color of gaunts hair right. There was a frenzy of lasfire and a flash of silver tanith blades. As of 2019, the series spans 16 novels which document the efforts of the tanith first, a highly skilled yet unappreciated light infantry regiment of the imperial guard, during the sabbat worlds crusade. In his career as a ghost, ven has done such minor things as slaughter an entire squad or two of blood pact soldiers with just the straight silver on his lasrifle which was out of ammo, be personally healed by a fucking reincarnated saint sabbat, bail gaunt s ass out by talking to some weird tribe of moth savages who live in a completely. Straight silver gaunts ghosts by abnett, dan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Gaunts ghosts is a series of science fiction novels by british author dan abnett. Traitor general, his last command, the armour of contempt, only in death. It is the 41st millennium and war plagues the galaxy. Guard, the guns of tanith, straight silver and sabbat martyr dan abnett the lost book 8 traitor general book 9 his last command book 10 the armour of contempt.
Colonelcommissar ibram gaunt and his regiment, the tanith firstandonly, are thrown headlong into the living hell of trench warfare, where death by an unseen enemy is always just a moment away. The gaunts ghosts novel series is a black library series written or edited by dan abnett following the adventures of the tanith first and only imperial guard regiment battling to free the sabbat worlds system from the forces of chaos. Buy straight silver by dan abnett from waterstones today. The gaunt s ghosts novel series is a black library series written or edited by dan abnett following the adventures of the tanith first and only imperial guard regiment battling to free the sabbat worlds system from the forces of chaos. From the destruction of their world to their deadliest battle in the shattered. As for gaunt, there was the daughter of that one guy, then there was the pdf major from traitor general, also they imply that he has the hots for ana curth. Gaunts ghosts dan abnett ebook online download, free. First and only covers a major campaign in the ghosts history and is a good introduction to the imperial legions or whatever they are and how the various troop interactions work between the different companies that are harvested from different worlds. They are an excellent regiment of imperial guard, and much like abnett breathed life into the lunar wolves. Available as ebook, hardback, audiobook and a swanky limited edition.
The gaunt s ghosts series follows the adventures of colonelcommissar ibram gaunt and the astra militarum regiment called the tanith first and only, better known as gaunt s. The series began in 1999 with the novel first and only. Colonelcommissar gaunt gets his very own moment in straight silver. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. Oan mkoll is the scout sergeant of the tanith firstandonly and one of the most skilled scouts of the imperial guard. Free shipping get free shipping free 58 day shipping within the u.
A war hammer 40,000 novel gaunts ghosts straight silver dan abnett for john bergin and gareth branwyn for playing. Honour guard, the guns of tanith, straight silver, sabbat martyr. Aviation in wwi ghosts aviation classics popular colection. Pdf sabbat martyr gaunt s ghosts popular colection. Gaunts ghosts is a warhammer 40,000 novel series written and edited by dan abnett and published by the black library. Hear he starts the story of gaunt and his first and only ghosts. Famously one of the novels the 40k community has long disliked, and when i initially read the book i was somewhat inclined to agree. This list contains spoilers through the 15th book, anarch. The gaunt s ghosts series follows the adventures of colonelcommissar ibram gaunt and the astra militarum regiment called the tanith first and only, better known as gaunt s ghosts, as they take part in the sabbat worlds crusade battling to free the sabbat worlds sector from. It includes the four novels, honour guard, the guns of tanith, straight silver and sabbat martyr. Gaunt is a rare monster in warhammer 40k, he is both likable and at times detestable. This is followed up by another cmoa for the ghosts present in inquisitor lilith s killteam when they take out a chaos force so much larger that the. His other work for black library includes the gaunts ghosts series, the eisenhorn and ravenor trilogies, and i am slaughter, the first novel in the new beast arises series.
With the massed ranks of the imperial guard hardpressed by the evil forces of chaos, mankind must prevail whatever the cost in lives. Books that include colonelcommissar ibram gaunt all by dan abnett the founding. The saint a gaunts ghosts omnibus by dan abnett this omnibus edition collects the second sequence of gaunts ghosts. The series is one the most successful lines of the black library, consisting of novels, two short story anthologies sabbat worlds and sabbat crusade, two. A vastly different setting to the previous entries in the series, a plot that doesnt really go anywhere, and a general sense of, well, futility. Welcome to gaunt s ghostspedia, a totally unofficial, completely unauthorised encyclopedia of the gaunt s ghosts series penned by dan abnett, and published by the black library. The saint by dan abnett this omnibus edition follows the second cycle of the gaunt s ghost stories in a collection called, the saint. This website uses cookies to personalise content and advertising, and to analyse our traffic. Along with the straight silver dagger, the cloak is considered to be an extension of the troopers body, and irreplaceable. The tanith first and only are an imperial guard unit, that originally hail from the planet of tanith.
The gaunts ghosts series consists of five series the founding, the saint, the lost, the victory and sabbat worlds crusade a spinoff. It is a military science fiction series set in the warhammer 40,000 universe the series spans 15 novels which document the efforts of the tanith firstandonly, a highly skilled yet unappreciated light infantry regiment of the imperial guard, during the sabbat worlds crusade. Definitions of list of gaunt s ghosts characters, synonyms, antonyms, derivatives of list of gaunt s ghosts characters, analogical dictionary of list of gaunt s ghosts characters english. Under the circumstances, id say he was still a fair man, even when pushed. Straight silver book 6 in the gaunt s ghosts series on the battlefields of aexe cardinal, the struggling forces of the imperial guard are locked in a deadly stalemate with the dark armies of chaos. Start reading straight silver gaunts ghosts book 6 on your kindle in under a minute.
The series spans thirteen novels which document the efforts of the tanith firstandonly, a highly skilled yet unappreciated light infantry regiment of the imperial guard, during the sabbat worlds crusade. Gaunts ghosts has been running for well over a decade now, and with this latest turn of events. It is a military science fiction series set in the warhammer 40,000 universe the series spans twelve novels which document the efforts of the tanith firstandonly, a highly skilled yet unappreciated scout infantry regiment of the imperial guard, during the sabbat worlds crusade. Tanith silver, straight, thirty centimetres long, hovering in front of his face. At which point he shoots three of the pdf troopers dead.
While the ghosts prepare to defend the city alongside the local pdf force, gaunt learns the truth of the situation. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. It does help to have read the rest of the sabbat martyr series. For more than a hundred centuries the immortal emperor of mankind has sat immobile on the golden throne of earth. In the wartorn future of the 41st millennium, the sabbat worlds crusade has begun. Straight silver is the first novel in which the tanith first does not see a campaign through to its conclusion. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. Gaunt recalls the ghosts founding and some of their past exploits, even as the present gets interesting with the presence of an inquisitor and another alien faction. It sees the tanith 1st move onto the 40 year war of attrition that is being waged on the once glorius planet of aexe cardinal, and find that their use as cannon fodder is the future they look forward to.
Great military scifi by abnett, this is a mustread. Gaunt s ghosts is a warhammer 40,000 novel series written and edited by dan abnett and published by the black library. Each member of the regiment is given a steel silver plated dagger, a combat knife with a black handle that measures up to 30 cm in length and is lightweight for easy use. The ghosts must face not only the enemy, but the air itself. I would say it definitely ranks up there as one of my favorite gaunts ghosts novels, which in no particular order also includes necropolis, sabbat martyr, only in death, and blood pact. The ghosts engage in trench warfare to try and win a. The site contains everything from book to book description and notes, to character profiles, to articles on planets, regiments and weapons, theories and speculation, to even trivia, quotes and errors. This comes in the form of character reflections, motivations or even referring back to how events have changed the regiments.
Everything from straight silver onward shows up in some way, or is reflected upon and referred back to in every way. Their world was home to the famous nalwood trees, which moved in great migratory herds to make travelers get helplessly lost. A warhammer 40000 novelthe guns of tanith gaunts ghosts 05 the saint 02 dan abnett an undead scan v1. The series is one the most successful lines of the black library part of the warhammer 40,000 universe.
A warhammer 40,000 novel gaunts ghosts sabbat martyr dan abnett dan abnett straight silver for john ernest vinc. On monthax, colonelcommissar ibram gaunt and his tanith firstandonly await the order to advance into the sweltering jungle and drive the xenos eldar from the world. While a handful of them, such as daur, were members of the pdf, the majority. Credit to all the artists who made these great pictures. Please post and thoughts, opinions, and questions you have about this weeks novel. One of the best warhammer 40000 novels by dan abnett. Straight silver 2002, isbn 1841542628 sabbat martyr 2003, isbn 0743443608. Executive officer kreff thought it best it was brought straight to you. In straight silver, gaunt makes a reference to commissar. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. Gaunt s ghosts is a series of novels by dan abnett, set in the warhammer 40,000 universe. By continuing to use this site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
The tanith firstandonly, headed by commissar ibram gaunt, embark on perilous missions through the chaosinfested sabbat worlds system in this omnibus collecting the first three books in the black library s flagship scifi series, gaunt s ghosts. Straight silver gaunt s ghosts by abnett, dan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Gaunts ghosts is a series of novels written by dan abnett. Really, gaunt is pretty much a walking cmoa, as well as several other. Straight silver a battle that has reached a stalemate is the ghost s next destination. Commissar gaunt and his men undertake a seemingly suicidal mission. The gaunts ghosts series follows the adventures of colonelcommissar ibram gaunt and the astra militarum regiment called the tanith first and only, better known as gaunts. New omnibus edition containing the complete second gaunts ghosts story arc, including the novels honour guard, the guns of tanith, straight silver and.
His popular series featuring gaunts ghosts, inquisitor eisenhorn, darkblade, titan and many more have endeared him to sf and fantasy fans around the globe as a major new talent. Mkoll got another one in the earlier gaunt s ghosts entry ghostmaker, when he survives runins with multiple squads of chaos through guns akimbo action despite getting increasingly wounded. Below is a list of dan abnetts gaunts ghosts series in order of when the novels were originally released. Mkoll got another one in the earlier gaunts ghosts entry. Gaunt s ghosts is a series of novels written by dan abnett. While he has taken on foes, that seemed unbeatable by normal humans, his greatest skill lies in the. This list is of characters featured in the gaunts ghosts series of novels by dan abnett, which are set in the fictional warhammer 40,000 universe. Necropolis has the imperial guard and pdf forces suffer.
Pdf ghostmaker gaunt s ghosts popular colection video. The opening trilogy of the gaunts ghosts saga returns. Straight silver gaunts ghosts book 6 kindle edition by dan abnett. The protagonist is colonelcommissar ibram gaunt, one.
The saint by dan abnett this omnibus edition follows the second cycle of the gaunts ghost stories in a collection called, the saint. The magos will be published by games workshopblack library on march 6, 2018. Sometimes described as sharpe meets warhammer 40k, the series follows a band of soldiers in the ultimate crapsack, exploring war settings ranging from airborne assault to trench fighting. Straight silver the series is intended to give all you readers an opportunity to discuss each book in detail. Gaunts ghosts dan abnett ebook online download, free book. Which is somehow ironic as the primary focus of the story revolves around the interregimental battle between gaunts ghosts and the regiment controlled by flense. He has also written the ravenor and eisenhorn books, the most recent of which is the magos.
Commanded by colonelcommissar ibram gaunt, the tanith 1st often go under the selfimposed nickname gaunts ghosts. Gaunts ghosts is a series of novels by dan abnett, set in the warhammer 40000 universe. In straight silver, a few unlucky alliance troopers learn that stealing vital medical supplies from gaunts ghosts and threatening his love interest is the best way to make him behave like a more typical imperial commissar that is, to carry out a summary execution. The only chance for gaunt and his lightly armed scouts to survive is to. In the straight silver gaunts ghosts book gaunt slept with a female adjunct. Gaunt is a real leader, he inspires and makes his followers aspire to be just like him. Along with the straight silver dagger, the cloak is considered to be an extension of the trooper s body, and irreplaceable. Welcome to gaunts ghostspedia, a totally unofficial, completely unauthorised encyclopedia of the gaunts ghosts series penned by dan abnett, and published by the black library. Straight silver can be purchased in all better bookstores, games workshop and other hobby stores, or direct from this website and gw mail order. On the battlefields of aexe cardinal, the struggling forces of the imperial guard are locked in a deadly. Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups. Drafted from the forest world of tanith on the day of its destruction he serves as leader of the unique scouts, overseeing their training as well as leading them into battle. Straight silver is the sixth gaunt s ghosts book from dan abnett and the third in the saint series.