Ciaphus Cain series - 40K Terra

Ion Raptor · 12-11-2007

First off, I suggest to everyone to pick up the Hero of the Imperium Omnibus, it includes 3 novels and 3 short stories. Now on the the review.

Writing:
It's written in a memoir style of writing so it's a new experience for those of us used to reading in 3rd person. The extra insight into the inner workings of Cain's mind while he guesses at what others think is an excellent writing style. As a memoir, we only get the events that happened to Cain, not the whole picture. For the fillers within the story we rely on an Inquisitor named Amberly Veil, who edits Cain's journals and adds footnotes every once in a while at the bottom of the page (usually one or two every other page)

Story:
The stories themselves are very well done and thought through. Normally in a 40k novel you will have a bunch of mega battles with not much else in between. Not the case in Cain's adventures, many times they are less about the battles and more about the people. In the case of "For the Emperor" the story revolves around diplomacy and the prevention of a war rather then killing the enemy i na spray of blood. It's a fresh look on the 40k universe

Characters:
In sharp contrast to normal 40k novels the characters of the Cain series are not (for the most part) the brain washed righteous fury screamers we're so used to reading about. Instead most of the characters have minds of their own, this is especially true of our main character, who will do anything to save his own skin. The book is filled with normal everyday conversations and situations that Cain would have encountered, rather then every scene being filled with inflated dialect like "Emperor be praised, all that we do is in service to him! I will throw down my life for him!". When this type of dialect is used however it is purposeful and it's a sure bet that Cain has a smart remark to make about it.

Comedy:
Most importantly the book is full of dark humor, once again in contrast to the nitty gritty 40k world we get a more light hearted look into the lives of it's soldiers.

My rating? 2 thumbs up, 10 out of 10, and 5 Stars!

Stubber · 12-11-2007

I've just finished reading The Hero of the Imperium omnibus.
It is excellent and I'd definetely reccomend it to anyone who is looking for a more humorous side to 40k.
(In fact I've already talked Ides into reading it

)

Gregor Xenos · 12-11-2007

I have read a few of the independant books and love them... definatly not the norm for 40K

Still have yet to find the omnibus tho... my bookstore sux, and tho i look to BL for upcoming releases, Ive never ordered from them.

Templar Mikeel · 12-11-2007

A great read for all. There are several points where you just stop reading and chuckle to yourself.

Captain Slow · 12-11-2007

Just finshed Reading the first book in the monibus,a dn the two short stroies, and ive just started (well if you call 100 pages started) Caves of ice, and well, let me just say so far im impressed. im a big Abnett fan, for obvious reasons, as well as ben counter, both aweosme writers, and both have turned thier ahnds to Sm adn guard well. and i quote like the fact that the book was written in the first person rather than the usual, 3rd person narrator.

all in all, im going to keep reading!

Ides · 12-11-2007

Ciaphas Cain said: "Frak this."

Ahmel Mahat, a Tallarn Sergeant believes Cain said: "Frak this, for my faith is shield enough against your blandishments."

Ion Raptor · 12-11-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ides

Ciaphas Cain said: "Frak this."

Ahmel Mahat, a Tallarn Sergeant believes Cain said: "Frak this, for my faith is shield enough against your blandishments."

and that's a perfect example of the humor of this series.

Another would be in one of Amberly's footnotes. Cain states that the Inquisition is better at bribes and threats then anyone, but tend to get jealous and pissy if anyone else tries the same. Amberly promptly places a foot note in there saying that that is completely untrue, as the the Inquisition is above such things as jealousy....yet she never denies that they bribe and threaten people!

Ides · 12-11-2007

The Emperor's pet psychopaths. Cain's name for his Divine Majesty's Most Holy Inquisition.

Lord Commander Erus · 12-11-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ides

The Emperor's pet psychopaths. Cain's name for his Divine Majesty's Most Holy Inquisition.

That is now my user title.... Great one ides..

And curse you... Now I have another book series to read...

Baron Spikey · 01-08-2008

An omnibus plus 'Death or Glory' and 'Duty Calls'- the 4th and 5th books, respectively, in the Ciaphus Cain series.

'Death or Glory' is set before he joined the 597th Valhallan , stuck behind enemy lines Cain does what he does best.....tries to get as many warm bodies between himself and the enemy.

'Duty Calls' is an extremely good read (in fact its my favourite in the series) and it resumes with Cain serving with the 597th on a rather peculiar Imperial World.

Scoutmaster477 · 02-01-2008

I have read them all and highly recommend any book by Abbatt. I much prefer the books on the IG over those of the SM.

Ides · 02-01-2008

I think you posted this in the wrong thread mate...

GazgutzDaBiggun · 2 Weeks Ago

I love it man! I passed the part when he said get the brooms I laughed out load in class at that one. I am up to the part when they are marching into the city.

lord marcus · 2 Weeks Ago

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ion Raptor

First off, I suggest to everyone to pick up the Hero of the Imperium Omnibus, it includes 3 novels and 3 short stories. Now on the the review.

Writing:
It's written in a memoir style of writing so it's a new experience for those of us used to reading in 3rd person. The extra insight into the inner workings of Cain's mind while he guesses at what others think is an excellent writing style. As a memoir, we only get the events that happened to Cain, not the whole picture. For the fillers within the story we rely on an Inquisitor named Amberly Veil, who edits Cain's journals and adds footnotes every once in a while at the bottom of the page (usually one or two every other page)

Story:
The stories themselves are very well done and thought through. Normally in a 40k novel you will have a bunch of mega battles with not much else in between. Not the case in Cain's adventures, many times they are less about the battles and more about the people. In the case of "For the Emperor" the story revolves around diplomacy and the prevention of a war rather then killing the enemy i na spray of blood. It's a fresh look on the 40k universe

Characters:
In sharp contrast to normal 40k novels the characters of the Cain series are not (for the most part) the brain washed righteous fury screamers we're so used to reading about. Instead most of the characters have minds of their own, this is especially true of our main character, who will do anything to save his own skin. The book is filled with normal everyday conversations and situations that Cain would have encountered, rather then every scene being filled with inflated dialect like "Emperor be praised, all that we do is in service to him! I will throw down my life for him!". When this type of dialect is used however it is purposeful and it's a sure bet that Cain has a smart remark to make about it.

Comedy:
Most importantly the book is full of dark humor, once again in contrast to the nitty gritty 40k world we get a more light hearted look into the lives of it's soldiers.

My rating? 2 thumbs up, 10 out of 10, and 5 Stars!

i agree with everything that you have said. ciaphias cain is my hero of books.

Baron von Lexus · 2 Weeks Ago

I'm right in the middle of it right now and I'm immensely enjoying it.

12-11-2007	#1 (permalink)
Ion Raptor Beef Potato Wheelman Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 744 Rep Power: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 101 Times in 41 Posts Blog Entries: 4	Ciaphus Cain series First off, I suggest to everyone to pick up the Hero of the Imperium Omnibus, it includes 3 novels and 3 short stories. Now on the the review. Writing: It's written in a memoir style of writing so it's a new experience for those of us used to reading in 3rd person. The extra insight into the inner workings of Cain's mind while he guesses at what others think is an excellent writing style. As a memoir, we only get the events that happened to Cain, not the whole picture. For the fillers within the story we rely on an Inquisitor named Amberly Veil, who edits Cain's journals and adds footnotes every once in a while at the bottom of the page (usually one or two every other page) Story: The stories themselves are very well done and thought through. Normally in a 40k novel you will have a bunch of mega battles with not much else in between. Not the case in Cain's adventures, many times they are less about the battles and more about the people. In the case of "For the Emperor" the story revolves around diplomacy and the prevention of a war rather then killing the enemy i na spray of blood. It's a fresh look on the 40k universe Characters: In sharp contrast to normal 40k novels the characters of the Cain series are not (for the most part) the brain washed righteous fury screamers we're so used to reading about. Instead most of the characters have minds of their own, this is especially true of our main character, who will do anything to save his own skin. The book is filled with normal everyday conversations and situations that Cain would have encountered, rather then every scene being filled with inflated dialect like "Emperor be praised, all that we do is in service to him! I will throw down my life for him!". When this type of dialect is used however it is purposeful and it's a sure bet that Cain has a smart remark to make about it. Comedy: Most importantly the book is full of dark humor, once again in contrast to the nitty gritty 40k world we get a more light hearted look into the lives of it's soldiers. My rating? 2 thumbs up, 10 out of 10, and 5 Stars! __________________ "Hope is the first step on the road to disappointment" - Librarian Isador Akios of the Blood Raven's 3rd Company "All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must seem inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near. Hold out baits to entice the enemy. Feign disorder, and crush him." - Sun Tzu, the Art of War

12-11-2007	#2 (permalink)
Stubber Confused and Enraged Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South-east Ireland Posts: 965 Rep Power: 2 Thanks: 13 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts	I've just finished reading The Hero of the Imperium omnibus. It is excellent and I'd definetely reccomend it to anyone who is looking for a more humorous side to 40k. (In fact I've already talked Ides into reading it ) __________________ The thing that inspires men to kill is Hatred. -Sun Tzu To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Vote On The Battlefield: For any concerned I'll be online much more often once exams end friday 23rd.

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Templar Mikeel Major Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,785 Rep Power: 2 Thanks: 220 Thanked 159 Times in 98 Posts	A great read for all. There are several points where you just stop reading and chuckle to yourself. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Don't To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. the Killer! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Captain Slow Corporal Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: THE MOON!!! no seriously. Posts: 361 Rep Power: 1 Thanks: 10 Thanked 20 Times in 15 Posts Blog Entries: 5	Just finshed Reading the first book in the monibus,a dn the two short stroies, and ive just started (well if you call 100 pages started) Caves of ice, and well, let me just say so far im impressed. im a big Abnett fan, for obvious reasons, as well as ben counter, both aweosme writers, and both have turned thier ahnds to Sm adn guard well. and i quote like the fact that the book was written in the first person rather than the usual, 3rd person narrator. all in all, im going to keep reading! __________________ Currently Painting: MORE Red Scorpions currently watching: Iron Man Currently Reading: Dark Apostle Currently Listening to: Reel big Fish: Fsk off. W / L / D 15 26 7 I saw it, it was damn funny: "Have Time, Will Photoshop."Attributed to: The Master Muppet Himself. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Ides Lieutenant Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,067 Rep Power: 2 Thanks: 17 Thanked 37 Times in 36 Posts Blog Entries: 4	Ciaphas Cain said: "Frak this." Ahmel Mahat, a Tallarn Sergeant believes Cain said: "Frak this, for my faith is shield enough against your blandishments." __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. The opinions posted above are solely the property of the Ides account and are in no way representative of those views held by the staff of this forum. "I'd consider him dangerous...he's too hairy not to be." Phil Ken Sebben For sale: One soul. Mint Condition, never been used.

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Ides Lieutenant Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,067 Rep Power: 2 Thanks: 17 Thanked 37 Times in 36 Posts Blog Entries: 4	The Emperor's pet psychopaths. Cain's name for his Divine Majesty's Most Holy Inquisition. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. The opinions posted above are solely the property of the Ides account and are in no way representative of those views held by the staff of this forum. "I'd consider him dangerous...he's too hairy not to be." Phil Ken Sebben For sale: One soul. Mint Condition, never been used.

01-08-2008	#10 (permalink)
Baron Spikey Adeptus Primarch Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Somewhere between Crewe and Stoke in the Midlands Posts: 1,947 Rep Power: 2 Thanks: 72 Thanked 146 Times in 114 Posts Blog Entries: 1	An omnibus plus 'Death or Glory' and 'Duty Calls'- the 4th and 5th books, respectively, in the Ciaphus Cain series. 'Death or Glory' is set before he joined the 597th Valhallan , stuck behind enemy lines Cain does what he does best.....tries to get as many warm bodies between himself and the enemy. 'Duty Calls' is an extremely good read (in fact its my favourite in the series) and it resumes with Cain serving with the 597th on a rather peculiar Imperial World. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* Battles Updated Daily (Enter via Insignia)

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Scoutmaster477 Trooper Join Date: May 2007 Location: Middleburg, Florida Posts: 93 Rep Power: 0 Thanks: 23 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Ciaphus Cain series I have read them all and highly recommend any book by Abbatt. I much prefer the books on the IG over those of the SM. __________________ THE IMPERIAL GUARD IS THE REAL BACK BONE OF THE EMPIRE. Do you want to live forever?

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Ides Lieutenant Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,067 Rep Power: 2 Thanks: 17 Thanked 37 Times in 36 Posts Blog Entries: 4	Re: Ciaphus Cain series I think you posted this in the wrong thread mate... __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. The opinions posted above are solely the property of the Ides account and are in no way representative of those views held by the staff of this forum. "I'd consider him dangerous...he's too hairy not to be." Phil Ken Sebben For sale: One soul. Mint Condition, never been used.

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GazgutzDaBiggun Primer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 39 Rep Power: 0 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Ciaphus Cain series I love it man! I passed the part when he said get the brooms I laughed out load in class at that one. I am up to the part when they are marching into the city. __________________ Kayvaan Shrikes Wing: We have seemed to land in difficult terrain Shrikes Wing groans Kayvaan Shrike: Stupid rules

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