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This author is primarily known for his literary contributions to expansive fantasy and science fiction settings, often tying into popular game universes. His style is characterized by deep immersion in these created worlds and a knack for crafting compelling narratives that resonate with fans of the genre. The focus is on developing intricate characters and epic conflicts within established lore, enriching the reader's experience.






- 2024
- 2022
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
- 2021
For the Emperor
- 368 pages
- 13 hours of reading
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?
- 2020
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.
- 2019
Ciaphas Cain: Choose Your Enemies
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
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.
- 2018
Saviour of the Imperium
- 960 pages
- 34 hours of reading
Compilation of novels and short stories featuring the very popular and much loved character Ciaphas Cain in a third Omnibus edition.
- 2017
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.
- 2010
Omnibus collecting Death or Glory, Duty Calls and Cain's Last Stand, plus a new short story and introduction from author Sandy Mitchell.
- 2009
Cleveland's Slavic Village
- 130 pages
- 5 hours of reading
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.
- 2009
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?
