Sandy Mitchell Books

Compilation of novels and short stories featuring the very popular and much loved character Ciaphas Cain in a third Omnibus edition.

Omnibus collecting Death or Glory, Duty Calls and Cain's Last Stand, plus a new short story and introduction from author Sandy Mitchell.

In the 41st Millennium, Commissar Ciaphas Cain is looking for an easy life, but fate has a habit of throwing him into the deadliest situations and luck always manages to pull him through.

As the forces of Chaos overwhelm Perlia, can Commissar Cain prove himself to be a real hero of the Imperium one last time?

Continue the epic tales of Ciaphas Cain in this new novel...

While assisting local forces quell widespread civil disorder, Commissar Cain and his regiment of Valhallans discover sinister forces are at work behind the scenes. With a rioting populace, aliens on the rampage, and the Inquisition poking their noses everywhere, how can the wily commissar ever find the easy life he prefers?

Commissar Cain is called to duty once more, saving a governor's daughter from a planet over-run by rebels. The uprising hides something far more sinister however - genestealer hybrids! The search for the source of the alien threat leads Cain to a drifting space hulk - a far safer place than beside the obsessed governor's daughter.

The sequel to Scourge the Heretic, by 'Ciaphas Cain' author Sandy Mitchell. An Imperial Inquisitor and his retinue fight heresy and corruption across the galaxy.With Kyrlock and Elyra inflitrating the network of rogue psykers, the rest of the team start investigating the xenos artefact smuggling ring. As the operatives work their way deeper into the two criminal organisations, they unravel clues that suggest they might both be part of one greater evil. With danger at every turn, and paranoia running rife, can the Inquisition figure out what is going on before the Scintilla system is overrun by heretics?

Book 10 in the Ciaphas Cain Series.Commissar Ciaphas Cain returns! After putting down an uprising on a mining world, he finds evidence that the corruption might have spread to other planets, and the forge world of Ironfound could now be at risk…It's been a long time, but the self-styled Hero of the Imperium is back in action! And he's doing what he does best – telling tall tales of his unlikely exploits.Commissar Ciaphas Cain and the Valhallan 597th are in the thick of it again, putting down an uprising of Chaos cultists on an Imperial mining world. Though their mission is a success, they find evidence that the corruption might have spread to other planets, and that the forge world of Ironfound could now be at risk. The munitions Ironfound produces are vital to the Imperial war effort in the subsector; its safety must be assured at all costs. As battle explodes across the planet, Ciaphas Cain and his regiment come up against allies and enemies old and new in their fight for victory against the forces of Chaos.

Explore the vibrant community of Cleveland's Little Italy, delving into its rich history and the resilience of its people. The narrative captures the essence of cultural heritage, showcasing how traditions have shaped the neighborhood and its ongoing revival. Through personal stories and historical insights, readers will gain an appreciation for the unique character and enduring spirit of this beloved area.

Still attached to the Valhallans, Commissar Ciaphas Cain fights orcs and necrons on the ice world of Frigidia.

Sandy Mitchell, the Scottish comedy writing genius who brought us Parliamo Glasgow scripts for Stanley Baxter, created these little stories about minor court cases from Glasgow in the 1950s and 60s with lots of laughs and colourful characters. Author Steve Finan has added translations (not always entirely seriously), social context and a little commentary. This is a comical book, but also a social history of a type of person, a unique city, and a very different era.

Black Library presents the Masterworks – a curated collection of novels celebrating the very best science fiction and fantasy set in the worlds of Warhammer. 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?

Three Original Stories Set in the World of the Global Hit Sniper Elite Video Game Franchise!Sniper Origins is three original stories set in the world of the hit video game that explore the beginnigs of Karl Fairburne, the Sniper Elite.In Water Line Karl Fairburn is a new recruit fighting on the front line. Battle weary, low on morale and holding a bridge in a rear-guard action to delay the German onslaught. This is where he comes to understand his place in the warThe beginning of his training for life behind the lines starts in Home Ground . Karl is recruited into the SOE to learn sabotage, espionage and assassination. His training is interrupted by a nighttime enemy attack.Follow his first mission far behind enemy lines in By the Swor d where countless lives depended on the success of his mission, and there would be untold destruction if he failed.Sniper Origins fills in the background of the Sniper with three exciting stories that should be a must-read for any Sniper fan

Rudi and Hanna seek refuge in Altdorf, capital city of the Empire. Rudi finally discovers the dark secret of his family, and is forced to turn to his mortal enemy, the witch hunter Gerhard, for help. Can Rudi ever be free from the evil trapped in his soul, or will the battle to destroy it also destroy him?

The book explores the rich history of Slavic Village, tracing its origins as part of the Connecticut Western Reserve in the 19th century. It highlights the influx of immigrant workers, including Irish, Polish, and Czech communities, who shaped the area's industrial landscape and contributed to its unique architecture, cuisine, and cultural identity. Notable figures from the neighborhood, such as Olympic sprinter Stella Walsh and Congressman Dennis Kucinich, are also featured, showcasing the area's lasting impact on the broader community.

In der vom Krieg zerrissenen Zukunft des 41. Jahrtausends ist Kommissar Ciaphas Cain, Held des Imperiums, ein Musterbeispiel seines Amtes und eine Inspiration für seine Truppen – zumindest, was die Propaganda angeht. Die Realität sieht deutlich anders aus, denn eigentlich will Ciaphas nur ein leichtes Leben haben und sich aus jeglicher Gefahr heraushalten. Das Schicksal hat jedoch die Angewohnheit, ihn in die tödlichsten Situationen hineinzuwerfen. Bisher hat sein Glück (und eine gute Portion Selbsterhaltungstrieb) ihn immer wieder aus allen Schwierigkeiten herausgeholt und auf ein Podest der Bewunderung gestellt. Um zu überleben, muss Kommissar Cain jeden Bluff und jeden Trick anwenden, selbst wenn das seinen heldenhaften Ruf ins unermessliche steigert. Dieser Sammelband enthält die Romane Für den Imperator, In eisiger Tiefe und die Faust des Verräters sowie drei begleitende Kurzgeschichten.

Auf der Eiswelt Simia Orichalcae macht sich Unruhe breit, als immer wieder Minenarbeiter unter mysteriösen Umständen verschwinden. Als ranghöchstem Vertreter des Astra Militarum obliegt es Commissar Ciaphas Cain, der Sache nachzugehen. Niemand ahnt jedoch, dass sich der Planet in der Einfallschneise einer gewaltigen Orkhorde befindet. Als die wilden Grünhäute unvermittelt über die Welt herfallen, beginnt sich ein gefährliches Übel in der eisigen Tiefe des Planeten zu regen.

Auf einer abgelegenen imperialen Welt am Rande des von den Tau kontrollierten Raums finden sich Commissar Ciaphas Cain und sein aus den Überresten zweier valhallanischer Verbände gebildetes Regiment in einem zusehends eskalierenden Konflikt wieder. Während das Astra Militarum versucht, die planetenweiten Unruhen einzudämmen, ist der gewiefte Commissar Cain gezwungen, den wahren Feind ausfindig zu machen, bevor der Planet dem Imperium vollends entgleitet.

Inquisitorin Amberley Vail gewährt Einblick in eine bizarre Mission des Kommissars Cain und des 597. Valhalla-Regiments auf dem Planeten Lentonia. Sie kämpfen gegen eine tödliche Krankheit, die Tote in fleischfressende Zombies verwandelt, und müssen ein Heilmittel finden, bevor sie selbst betroffen sind.

Ciaphas Cain Band 4 Nachdem Kommissar Cain mit seinem treuen Gefährten Jurgen gerade so einer desaströsen Raumschlacht entkommen, bruchlanden sie hinter feindlichen Linien. Und dieses Mal kann selbst der gerissene Cain nicht verhindern, in eine direkte Konfrontation mit dem Feind verwickelt zu werden. Sein einziger Ausweg besteht darin, die wenigen überlebenden Soldaten zu finden und sich den Weg zurück zu den eigenen Linien freizukämpfen. Unglücklicherweise stehen ihm dabei hunderttausende barbarische Orks im Weg.

Ciaphas Cain Band 6 Nach einer langen und angesehenen Dienstzeit, in der er das Imperium vor zahlreichen Feinden verteidigt hat, genießt Kommissar Cain nun seinen wohlverdienten Ruhestand auf Perlia und unterrichtet dort an der örtlichen Schola Progenium. Doch als ein Schwarzer Kreuzzug den Raumsektor bedroht, müssen alle diensttüchtigen Bürger zur Verteidigung schreiten, einschließlich Cains und seiner Kadetten. Kann der verschlagene Kommissar sich einmal mehr als Held des Imperium erweisen, während die Horden des Chaos Perlia überrennen?

Across the Sabbat Worlds, a bitter conflict is fought, a conflict that can only end in victory or annihilation. This anthology opens the gateway to the Sabbat Worlds like never before.