• Get exclusive illustrations from the Warhammer 40,000 galaxy.
• Uncover 130 unique author annotations.

Experience the first great adventure of the eccentric Commissar Ciaphas Cain.

This special book takes you on a dangerous mission to the very edge of the Imperial space. Get ready for a thrilling read packed with unique military humor.

Behind the scenes

This exclusive edition features 130 detailed annotations by the author himself. Gain a brand new perspective on the historical background of the entire conflict. Footnotes reveal hidden facts about how the human Imperium functions.

A gem for your library

The pages are exclusively adorned with gilt silver edges. Inside, you will also find fifteen stunning black-and-white illustrations.

The book is in English.

The First Ciaphas Cain Novel

Commissar Ciaphas Cain, hero of the Imperium, renowned across the sector for his bravery and valour, is sent to maintain order on an outpost world on the border of t'au space.

READ IT BECAUSE

For fans of the series, this annotated edition gives you loads of context and insight into the story. For first-time readers, it's a great introduction to the unique hero that is Commissar Cain – and to his trusty Valhallans, including Corporal Sulla and, of course, Cain's malodorous aide Jurgen.

THE STORY

On an Imperial outpost world on the fringes of t'au 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?

Written by Sandy Mitchell.

Features of this stunning illustrated and annotated hardback edition include:

• 15 striking illustrations to complement the story

• Author commentary in the form of 130 annotations throughout

• A foreword and an afterword by the author

• Gilt silver page edges

• A dark red ribbon bookmark