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This omnibus edition of the first three Gaunt's Ghosts novels follows the story of the Tanith First-and-Only regiment (nicknamed the Ghosts) and their charismatic commissar, Ibram Gaunt. As they travel from warzone to warzone in the Chaos-infested Sabbat Worlds system, the Ghosts must not only carry out the most dangerous of missions but also survive the deady politics of the Imperial Guard.


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Dan Abnett lives and works in Maidstone, Kent, in England. Well known for his comic work, he has written everything from the Mr Men to the X-Men. His work for the Black Library includes the popular strips Lone Wolves, Titan and Darkblade, the best-selling Gaunt's Ghosts novels, and the acclaimed Inquisitor Eisenhorn trilogy.

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  • Paperback: 768 pages
  • Publisher: Games Workshop; 1st THUS edition (December 19, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1844163695
  • ISBN-13: 978-1844163694
  • Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.1 x 1.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Solid entertainment, April 7, 2007
By black thumb (Berkeley, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This is a great airplane read. The heroes are always in peril, violent action erupts every few pages, and the characters are drawn with enough complexity and humanity that you actually care what happens to them. You don't have to slog through any boring parts to get to the good stuff; it's all good stuff. Don't be put off if you're not into Warhammer or Warhammer 40K or not into RPGs and wargames at all. I used to play RPGs when I was younger (and had more time!), but I never got into the Warhammer universe. But that's no problem here. You don't need to know any of the backstory. Abnett sketches in the universe quickly, and at no point did I ever feel lost or like I was missing out on anything. Think of these as simply good action-oriented military SF. They're not as hard-edged as David Drake's books, but then whose are? Abnett's books are pulpier, more rolicking--heck, just more fun.

One word of special praise. A lot of F&SF, and especially a lot of game tie-ins, suffer from terrible writing. These books don't. I write for a living and keep a copy of Strunk & White under my pillow, and after I've read several of his books Abnett still hasn't done anything to offend my refined sensibilities. Quite the contrary--some of his passages are so eloquent and evocative that I've copied them down and sent them around to friends. If you're used to thinking of gaming fiction as a big bucket of filthy coal, get ready to enjoy a diamond.

If you're looking for intense character-driven drama or Big Idea SF, this is not the place. Abnett is not trying to write like Greg Bear or Isaac Asimov, or David Drake for that matter. He's doing his own thing, and it's a fine thing in its own right. So judged on their own terms--as pure, action-packed entertainment--I give the books five stars.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Abnett is the king, May 28, 2007
If you are a Black Library fan you know that Dan Abnett is the absolute king of the 40k universe and that anything he writes has been excellent. The Founding is an omnibus of the first 3 books in the Gaunts Ghost series and chronicals the beginning of the Tanith First and Only. The characters from the start are well thought out and compelling as is their story. This book will keep you coming back for more and unfortunately the next omnibus with the following 4 books will not be released until August, and the individual books are only available privatly and upon last check are a little pricy. Definately a good buy especially if this is your first foray into 40k.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good, March 29, 2007
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I thought this omnibus was pretty good. The first book, First and Only, is the best of the three. Ghostmaker was neat, in that there were plenty of flashbacks which showed some of the Ghost's background. And Necropolis, the last one, was good. But not great. Some of it seemed a little rushed, but overall it was a good story.

I'd recommend this to anyone who wants a good, easy(in that it doesn't require too much thinking to figure out) read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Girls like Warhammer too!!!!
Dan Abnett is pure genius! The first couple of books really set the stage for the series they help you get to know and adore the characters. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping!
This is a great series that creates such a fantastic image and really pulls into the universe.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Military Sci-Fi - Just Do It!
This is the first in the series but I read it second. It was backwards, but it was a great read. You learn were the Ghosts come from, how Gaunt got them, etc. Read more
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I started this book before being a fan of Warhammer 40K or the Black Library and it was still interesting and fun to read. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
This is was my first of the much larger Gaunt's Ghosts series -- I'm ready for the rest!
Published on August 24, 2007 by Z. T. Bloomgarden

5.0 out of 5 stars For Tanith! For the Emperor!
This was the first taste I have had of Dan Abnett, and I am thoroughly impressed. I play an Imperial Guard army in 40K, and Abnett's compelling and three-dimensional characters... Read more
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This Warhammer 40,000 omnibus gathers the novels FIRST AND ONLY, GHOSTMAKER, NECROPOLIS and the short story IN REMEMBRANCE under one cover, providing a seamless set of... Read more
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