On the world of Verghast, the Imperium is triumphant. The forces of the Imperial Guard – aided by the brave men and women of Vervunhive – have defeated the Chaos-tainted soldiers of rival Ferrozoica Hive. The traitor leader is dead, killed in single combat by Colonel-Commissar Ibram Gaunt. Now, in the aftermath, a sculptor seeks to commemorate Gaunt’s men, the heroes of Vervunhive – the Tanith First and Only. Read it because It's a bittersweet look at the aftermath of war and how those left behind view the heroes who move on to other battles.
This book is part of the Gaunt's Ghosts: The Founding Books series and is book #6 in the series.