Caves of Ice: A Ciaphas Cain Novel (Warhammer 40,000) [Mass Market Paperback]

Sandy Mitchell (Author)

Book Description

Series: Warhammer 40,000 Novels | Publication Date: February 1, 2004

Sent to the ice world of Frigidia with his regiment of Valhallan guardsmen, Commissar Ciaphas Cain finds his quest for a peaceful life threatened by unrest among the mine workers, an invasion of orks, and a malevolent evil that is awakened deep in the ice caves of the planet. Original.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Games Workshop (February 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 184416070X
• ISBN-13: 978-1844160709
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 3.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #525,654 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Literature, July 13, 2004

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Paul McBride "Paul" (Houston, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Caves of Ice: A Ciaphas Cain Novel (Warhammer 40,000) (Mass Market Paperback)

Ciaphas Cain is one of the most gripping characters I've encountered, not just in the Warhammer genre, but in literature. Sandy Duncan should be commended for his achievement. For the most part, authors create protagonist who, regardless of their flaws, remains oblivious to them. Cain, in contrast, embraces his flawed character and Duncan gives him license to roam. Most of the Warhammer character's end up being multi-dimensional, that is, they exhibit different personality traits, but they all have a certain grim fanaticism at heart. Cain, in contrast, drinks, smokes, gambles, and womanizes.
The results are excellent. I'm very impressed with this work and that's saying something, since I read around 10 books a week, and most of them are forgettable.

It says alot about the Black Library that they've managed to get me to not only read their books, but to re-read them and not throw them out. At the risk of getting off-track I wish larger publishers would follow the example of BL, because I'm pretty disappointed with the mainstream press.

I can't wait for more adventures of Cain to be published. This is well worth your reading.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars That crazy Commissar Cain is at it again., February 8, 2004

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T. Harris (Chillicothe, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Caves of Ice: A Ciaphas Cain Novel (Warhammer 40,000) (Mass Market Paperback)

"Caves of Ice," is the second novel with Commissar Ciphias Cain and once again Sandy Mitchell writes one hell of a story. The novel starts off with the Valhallan Regiments landing on a iceworld to battle the battle-hungry orcs. Little does Cain know the planet is also infested with a power greater than the orcs. This leads Cain into much trouble, more in-which he was hoping for.

After reading, "For the Emperor," I couldn't wait to get my hands on, "Caves of ice," I needed more of Cain! I was a little taken back by how small the book was, it only 254 pages long! But don't let this get to you like it got to me because, "Caves of Ice," is a great novel and a great story, filled with action, suspense, and humor. I really enjoyed it, but eventhough Cain is an round character, Mitchell doesn't bother with Development and change with his character in this story, which makes the it kind of predictable, and one-dimensional. It didn't bother me that much, but then again I enjoy the character; also if you have read, "For the Emperor," or any other story with Cain (some short stories in Inferno) you know he has been through hell and is already well-developed, so keep that in mind. I am just talking about, "Caves of Ice."

If your into 40k or black library books, check this one out.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars caves if ice, February 8, 2008

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William E. Snuffer (columbus, oh usa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Caves of Ice: A Ciaphas Cain Novel (Warhammer 40,000) (Mass Market Paperback)

another ciaphas cain novel that is a very exciting read. ciaphas, jurgen, and the 597th finally journey to an ice world to face off against an ork army that is threatening a promethium production facility. ciaphas discovers the 'chilling' secret that caused the facility to be placed in it's precise location. this book is one of the best of the series.