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For the Emperor
- Ciaphas Cain: Warhammer 40,000, Book 1
- Narrated by: Stephen Perring
- Series: Warhammer 40,000, Book 1, Ciaphas Cain: Warhammer 40,000, Ciaphas Cain: Warhammer 40,000, Book 1
- Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy
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Publisher's Summary
On an Imperial outpost world on the fringes of tau space, the renowned Commissar Ciaphas Cain and his fractious regiment of Valhallan Guard, newly created from the remnants of two devastated units, find themselves in the middle of a war.
As the Astra Militarum struggle to contain worldwide civil insurrection, can the wily Commissar Cain identify the real villain before the planet is lost to the Imperium forever?
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- Christopher
- 09-18-18
Now the rest
Finally. I have been waiting for these books since you started to post warhammer. Now do the rest! lol
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- Vincent
- 09-14-18
The reluctant hero born again!
This appears to the be the first book in the entire series from Black Library (according to the wikis anyways) - nice to see older titles getting the audiobook treatment.
There are two narrators (Penelope Rawlins is also present); one does Cain the other is the Inquisitor-friend who is editing his "memoirs."
Excellent performances, and the writing is what one would expect from a Cain novel: witty, self-aggrandizing, and very much the reluctant hero we expect from a Cain story (basically it is very entertaining to make a long story short - the writer does a stellar job).
Great book overall - if we see more Cain you will see more coin.
44 people found this helpful
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- Mr. Sparkle
- 09-22-18
Please Put The Rest On Audible
Please put the rest of the books on Audible please! I really really need it!
30 people found this helpful
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- CassieX
- 09-29-18
Finally, Ciaphas Cain comes to Audible!
it's wonderful that the Black Library is finally expanding on audible. The stories of Commisar Cain are legendary across the Segmentum and I've devoured every one in book form, going as far as to purchasing the hard covers when they were released. The narrators do a top notch job of capturing the characters personalities and foibles and I can't wait for the entire series to be released.
17 people found this helpful
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- Chris Bartus
- 09-28-18
Please let there be more
Love the Cain books. The set up here was fantastic, especially how the footnotes were handled. Please tell me that more are coming!
11 people found this helpful
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- Richard Walter
- 10-01-18
great for 40k beginners
Great for people just learning about the 40k universe as well as established veterans. All the flavor of 40k with a some lite to humour to keep it fun.
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- Nathan Dillion
- 09-30-18
my first non codex 40k book and I loved it.
was and still is one of my favorite books,Audible please get more Ciaphas Cain books I beg you.
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-09-18
Great performance to one of the classic 40K novels
Perfect performance to one of the best 40K novels. great entry point to the Grim Dark.
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- GHDavila
- 04-14-21
CI-CI-CIAPHIS CAIN, HERO OF THE IMPERIUM
An amazing book that has it all. Action, comedy, literally everything. Well worth the listen/purchase.
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- Paul ocampo
- 12-07-18
We need more!
This book is simply amazing! Can’t wait to buy the next one “hint hint audible.”
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- Dougall
- 09-20-18
The rest of the series needs to be recorded too.
I read several of the Cain series of books many years ago when they were first published in physical format and i thoroughly enjoyed them, and with GW's recent push into audio books by putting practically all of the Horus Heresy titles (and others) online i hoped they would get around to Cain too at some point.
Listening to the first book after all these years was as enjoyable as when i first read it, and i strongly hope that GW has plans to adapt the rest of the series.
Story is good though understandably from a different perspective than most 40K books which tend to focus far more on characters who are perfectly willing to die at the drop of a hat.
The performance captures Cain's personality well and the interludes from the Inquisitor and excerpts of Sulla's memoirs are handled great.
Thoroughly recommended.
31 people found this helpful
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- Iain Johnstone
- 09-18-18
Needs more Stars
Possably one of the most enjoyable 40k books I've listened to in a while. The running "editorial" notes throught the story are brilliant and well done.
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-28-19
Well above the 40k average
Very well written and extremely well performed. There aren't many 40k books that I've laughed out loud at, but this is one of them. There are some 40k books that read like they're written by the most humourless of Imperial historians with the Emperor's own rod of office up their ass. This, I'm delighted to say, actually manages to take the mick out of them.
Just hurry up and record the rest of them. Same cast please!
6 people found this helpful
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- Philip E.
- 09-26-19
A Different Take On 40K...
I must say that when i got this, it was purely because i had a token spare and there was a 2-for-1 offer on a couple of audiobooks, i would never have considered it otherwise as I normally get a little annoyed when Audible choose to not give us the Omnibus versions of these book,
but never the less, this is a very fun and frankly humourous take on the 40K Universe and I am happy i own it.
The story concerns the titular Comissar, a hero of the imperium of mankind, and his bid to survive as a coward while maintaining his reputation as a beloved icon. His inner thoughts interject throughout the story where he tells the listener that just wants to be as safe as possible, while also being expected to lead the charge. He is a manipulative scoundrel, but his Rogue-ish charm makes him hard to dislike, a great character to read about.
im not good at reviewing things so just buy this on impulse and i swear you will enjoy your time.
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- Edward
- 02-11-19
Need the other books
Story is perfectly place in the warhammer 40k universe and filled with characters you love and hate. It gives a great incite to the universe and everyday life. The sole narrator does a great job with voices and there are other voice actors for certain places too. I love this series and think that it is perfect to listen to and hope they put up the rest. they need to really.
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-18-18
Top notch Warhammer 40k audio
one of my favourite 40k audio's so far .
excellent narration and story ,a must for any Warhammer 40k fan
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- Roland
- 02-09-19
Probably the best Black Library audiobook
Absolutely fantastic performance - hats off to the talented people making these books come alive. Can't wait for the rest of the Cain series to become available too.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-29-19
Awesome
I love this book and the performances.
I believe Stephen really brought Ciaphas to life and Sandy did an amazing job too.
Needless to say I will now be going ahead and getting the other Ciaphas Cain books.
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- Rob Dowd
- 01-26-21
Utterly incredible
A thoroughly enjoyable plot, with a truly outstanding performance by Stephen Perring! I really recommend this to any and all listeners regardless of their level of knowledge of the WH40K universe. 10/10
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- Anonymous User
- 01-22-21
Brilliant
The story is brilliant and the narrators are such a perfect fit, Steve Pennings voice truly fits Cain and I could never imagine any other voice for him now
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- David
- 09-25-18
Hope to see more of this series
Very well written and read. really hope that more of this series gets audio book versions
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- Anonymous User
- 09-05-19
Black Adder 40k
The best warhammer novel you can listen too. I only hope that they publish more of the Ciaphas Cain novels on here because I'm hooked :D
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- Anonymous User
- 03-12-19
12/10
If you are even slightly into warhammer neigh sci fi fantasy with wit humor and action this book is for you. beautifully narrated oh my god i want more of this mans voice in my books. 12/10 do rate would listen to again
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- Oscar Gruchy
- 03-08-19
Rally enjoyable!
Definitely worth a listen, the writing is a little repetitive with its characterisation.
Didn't stop it from listening to the entire thing in a single sitting on a long flight.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-28-19
The Man. The Myth. The Legend.
Fantastic to listen to Cain in action. Would love to see more of the full books pop up in store.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-12-22
Sarcasm and Wit in the 41st Millennium
Excellent story, Characters and Lore wrapped up by great narration. A must read for any 40k fan
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- Jud
- 03-06-22
good
that was really good. can't say I know much about Warhammer, but that story can stand on its own, and I'm immediately buying the next in the series.
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- Amazon Customer
- 01-21-22
Entertaining science fiction audiobook.
Another entertaining Warhammer science fiction audiobook. it did skip or glitch four times from memory, but not enough to ruin the listening experience. I was also irritable over the hint of romance in this book, I didn't think it was necessary at all. Well worth the time though, a great read.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-18-22
commissar cain is a legend!
Great to hear a warhammer series about a a man like him constantly trying to avoid danger but finding and besting it at every turn, bloody fantastic.
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- Chris Hanlin
- 01-12-22
Well worth the read
This has been a title with the Black Library for a while now, and is still viewed as a staple for a good reason.
If you are just getting into the crazy world of WH40K, or looking to see what the fuss is all about; Go ahead, do yourself a favour and give this one a red-hot go.