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zare_i's review
4.0
In Warhammer 40k universe psykers are loosed guns - people tormented by gargantuan powers that if not controlled act as portals for horrors from the Immaterium.
Because of this unsanctioned psykers (those unable to control their powers) are collected by the infamous Imperial Black Ships to keep everyone safe - both psykers and people they live with.
Does it sound like a specially horrible asylum in space? It does. And being set in Warhammer 40k it is especially violent and without mercy. Lessons learned during the Long Night where uncontrolled witches and psykers tore entire populations asunder have brought very strict and ruthless rules into play.
What happens when single psyker prisoner tries to get free by following the sign that marked his entire life? Is he following path to the salvation or is his entire effort just a bloody joke, futile attempt organized by and for the amusement of creatures beyond the veil?
Very interesting short horror story. Recommended to all fans of Horus Heresy and Warhammer 40k in general.
Because of this unsanctioned psykers (those unable to control their powers) are collected by the infamous Imperial Black Ships to keep everyone safe - both psykers and people they live with.
Does it sound like a specially horrible asylum in space? It does. And being set in Warhammer 40k it is especially violent and without mercy. Lessons learned during the Long Night where uncontrolled witches and psykers tore entire populations asunder have brought very strict and ruthless rules into play.
What happens when single psyker prisoner tries to get free by following the sign that marked his entire life? Is he following path to the salvation or is his entire effort just a bloody joke, futile attempt organized by and for the amusement of creatures beyond the veil?
Very interesting short horror story. Recommended to all fans of Horus Heresy and Warhammer 40k in general.
trackofwords's review
4.0
Aveth Vairon has lived his whole life driven and influenced by visions of a singular rune. Even after being taken from his home world and imprisoned within a Black Ship, he clings to his belief that the rune is guiding his path, and follows the route it lays out for him.
It’s a tale of fragile hope in dark places, although this is the Heresy so clinging to hope might not be the safest option. The title and cover are a little misleading, as while the Sisters of Silence are involved they’re not the focus, but Annandale taps into his fondness for darkness and horror to imbue proceedings with a tangible sense of fear.
Read the full review at https://www.trackofwords.com/2018/12/07/quick-review-abyssal-david-annandale/
It’s a tale of fragile hope in dark places, although this is the Heresy so clinging to hope might not be the safest option. The title and cover are a little misleading, as while the Sisters of Silence are involved they’re not the focus, but Annandale taps into his fondness for darkness and horror to imbue proceedings with a tangible sense of fear.
Read the full review at https://www.trackofwords.com/2018/12/07/quick-review-abyssal-david-annandale/
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