The Beguiling

Overview: The adventures of Commissar Cain, his malodorous aide Jurgen, and the 296th Valhallans have proved great favourites among Black Library fans. Cain is considered to be a hero of the Imperium, and is praised for his deeds of courage in the thick of battle. However, Cain wants only a safe little spot and a small workload – to live an easy life. But, somehow, Cain always manages to find himself in dangerous military engagements, and is forced to save his own hide – which tends to further inflate his legendary reputation. On Slawkenberg, Ciaphas Cain is a long way from the front lines and that's precisely what he wanted. However, Chaos is present on Slawkenberg and Cain finds himself back in the firefight against his better judgement.A short story from the 'Hero of the Imperium' omnibus.