The Iron Star

Gaunt's Ghosts #11.5

by Dan Abnett

The Iron Star, by Dan Abnett, is an exclusive, stand–alone Gaunt’s Ghosts short story. Released in September 2008, it’s limited to 1,200 copies, and will be available at UK Games Day, from the Black Library webstore, and at the 2009 US Games Days, until stock runs out.

Set between the events of Only in Death and the forthcoming novel, Blood Pact, The Iron Star follows Colonel–Commissar Gaunt and the Tanith First and Only across an unknown and mysterious warzone. Here, they face the their old foes, the Blood Pact. But how are long–dead Ghosts able to fight at Gaunt’s side against the enemy, and who are the watchers? The key to it all lies in unravelling the mystery of the iron star.

Genres: Science Fiction, 40k, Fiction, Short Stories, Fantasy, Military Fiction, Military Science Fiction

32 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2008

Reviews

[Olethros · Rating 3 out of 5]

-No funciona igual de bien como trabajo independiente que como parte de una trama anterior.-

Género. Relato.

Lo que nos cuenta. En el relato La estrella de hierro (publicación original: The Iron Star, 2008), el comisario coronel Gaunt está desplegado en un lugar desconocido y es observado por unas extrañas figuras, pero lo rodean sus invencibles soldados; aunque, algunos de ellos, son Fantasmas por partida doble porque pertenecen a su regimiento y, además, están muertos. Relato que se sitúa en la serie Los Fantasmas de Gaunt justo después de su volumen número once, Solo en la muerte.

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[Jimmy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic short story that reminded me why I love the ghosts series so much.

It draws on all the mythos Dan had built up over the years and makes for a great read for fans of the series with lots of "ohh" moments for people with favourite deceased characters

[Troy · Rating 4 out of 5]

An amazing short story. A must read for any Gaunt's Ghosts fan.

[Peter Smith]

Wow, intense! Very good read. Abnett is an addiction.

[Mike · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, powerful stuff. After 11 novels with Gaunt this was, a really powerful short story. I'm glad I hunted this down. An absolute must read for fans of the series.

[Colby Holloway · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a surprising little short story I didn’t know existed, a delightful barrier between the last and next book in the series. It doesn’t really count in my mind toward my book goal for the year, but it reminded me how most people read books. I can often get caught up in reading books that I’ve wanted to for long periods of time but that aren’t necessarily that enjoyable. Sometimes I forget how pleasant it is to just escape into a work, completely losing yourself, without thinking about it’s meaning or philosophical references or theological points or artistic value or anything but the story and characters. Sometimes it’s fun to just get lost in a book.

[Gareth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't usually rate short stories quite this high, but this was a fantastic short story, and really seemed a perfect length for what it covered.
Emotional, bittersweet, with some quite joyous scenes alongside some sad scenes, this really is a good way to cap off the Lost Arc, and is highly recommended after reading Only in Death.

[Richard · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Iron Star runs a bit long, especially since it gives away what its doing pretty early in the story (though your mileage may vary on the surprise if you aren't sure what you're looking for), but its still a great story and a really fantastic companion piece to Only in Death.

[Oluo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having already read all available novels and (some) short stories, this was a real gut punch. Seeing all the Ghosts from the past again... I was actually teary eyed during some of the dialogues. Great stuff. Made me want to re-read the series even more!

[Joanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gaunts fight to stay alive!

[JasonNW · Rating 5 out of 5]

This made me cry. Well done.

[Kenneth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gaunt tried to survive through the injuries he suffered.

[Erierd D. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Relato corto que entronca entre el último capítulo y el epílogo del libro anterior. Viaje interior de Gaunt.

[Will R · Rating 3 out of 5]

More psychological than Abnett's usual fare, The Iron Star doesn't overstay its welcome. It feels like a dream.

[Ulzeta · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun read.

[Thomas Creedy · Rating 3 out of 5]

A somewhat underwhelming short story.

[Adrian Dumitru · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good,short,more!

[Ronan Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Touching little short story that fills in the emotional gap in a big and bloody moment in Colonel Gaunt's life, and a kind farewell to some friends we've lost along the way.

[Ela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Do you want to live forever?

[Keiran Hall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very clever and you love to see such a well crafted short story

[Calyx · Rating 5 out of 5]

one of best written things ive read in years, only gripe i would have is that this should have been in The Lost omnibus...

[Peter Germany · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's been a good couple of years since I've read any of the Gaunts Ghosts novels and this short was a fantastic way to catch up with characters who feel like old friends. I liked the format of the story, it's a story telling method I've always been interested in, and it worked very well here and gives a little insight into what happened between stories.

Can't wait to read the next short :)

[Bernd Velling · Rating 5 out of 5]

Second time reading / listening through the entire series.
Some books I have reread multiple times.
I had rated this with three stars in the past because the significance was lost on me.
An important piece of Ghost Lore
Highly recommended

[Michael Karner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Scary! Scary conclusion

[Jose M. Navamuel · Rating 5 out of 5]

A delightful short story. Sets Ibram Gaunt in a oniric planet, the Iron Star, to face off his friends and demons while he battles to fight his own death

[Andrey Nalyotov · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good quick story to read - goes before the epilogue of 'Only in Death'

[Iri · Rating 5 out of 5]

In so few pages everything was present. Chills run down my spine.