by Dan Abnett
Book 10 in the Gaunt’s Ghosts series (2006)
Publisher: The Black Library
The Imperial crusade, including Gaunt’s Ghosts, are sent back to the planet Gereon to join forces with the Imperial defenders and liberate the planet from Chaos.
However, the brutality of the ‘liberation’ pitches Gaunt into opposition with his commanders, who believe victory must be achieved at any price, no matter how cruel.
It’s a triumphant return to Gereon. Gaunt promised to liberate the planet from the forces of Chaos, and now he’s back to keep his word. But as is ever the way for the Tanith, tragedy will be mingled with triumph as the war on Gereon grinds on…