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Master Imus's Transgression
Master Imus, a mild-mannered clerk, has a confession to make – he has unwittingly conspired in a crime. Inquisitor Eisenhorn investigates, and finds that the trail laid by this unassuming servant of the Imperium leads to unexpected places and a dangerous showdown.
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First published December 1, 2011
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February 26, 2018
One of my favourite "domestic 40k" stories, this shows just what can happen to people who do the right thing, for the right reasons. Beautifully written, in both the original prose form, and still perfect for the audio dramatisation (which is damn near 100% faithful to the text).
February 27, 2018
Still one of my favorite audio dramas. The atmosphere it builds up is bone-chilling and on point.
April 18, 2024
4.1 ⭐
Interesting short-story, a brief look at younger interrogator Eisenhorn dealing with a minor case of heresy.
Interesting short-story, a brief look at younger interrogator Eisenhorn dealing with a minor case of heresy.
February 3, 2025
I have this in text format and would be interested to listen to it on audio. I really like 40k stories that deal with the less grand or fanciful elements of the world. This one is pretty good.
November 22, 2020
An early case for Eisenhorn and Endor here, quite a sad story in many respects. One thing that stood out for me was the characterisation of Endor, showing traits which I hadn't really picked up in the Eisenhorn books.
February 24, 2025
Imus gets the L.
Audio Drama Review
This is my second Black Library audio drama and the quality remains outstanding. These are probably some of the best produced audiobooks I have listened to. The addition of sound effects, music and the emotive performances really suck you in.
For this short tale our main Inquisitor is Gregging his Eisenhorn as he interviews a poor old guy who believes he is part of something incredibly wrong. Of course nothing is straight forward in 40K and the creepiness and uncomfortable atmosphere starts to really settle in. A self immolation scene thrown in at the half way point was most unsettling as I did the dishes.
This is an excellent addition to the Inquisitor series and highlights just how crap the inhabitants of this world have it when they get wrapped up in situations that involve the Imperium, the "greater good" and its protection.
Master Imus got done dirty here.
Audio Drama Review
This is my second Black Library audio drama and the quality remains outstanding. These are probably some of the best produced audiobooks I have listened to. The addition of sound effects, music and the emotive performances really suck you in.
For this short tale our main Inquisitor is Gregging his Eisenhorn as he interviews a poor old guy who believes he is part of something incredibly wrong. Of course nothing is straight forward in 40K and the creepiness and uncomfortable atmosphere starts to really settle in. A self immolation scene thrown in at the half way point was most unsettling as I did the dishes.
This is an excellent addition to the Inquisitor series and highlights just how crap the inhabitants of this world have it when they get wrapped up in situations that involve the Imperium, the "greater good" and its protection.
Master Imus got done dirty here.
March 25, 2018
Review of the prose version, found in The Magos & The Definitive Casebook of Gregor Eisenhorn
One of three Inquisition stories originally released as audio dramas this is a short story in which we see Eisenhorn in his youth, still an interrogator under inquisitor Hapshant. Master Imus, a quiet and honest man dedicated to his life as a book-keeper, comes to Eisenhorn to confess his unwitting involvement in an unusual crime – or a transgression, as he puts it.
It’s a story that you feel few writers would tackle but in Abnett’s hands it’s beautifully told, with deft characterisation despite its brevity and offering a personal, relatable perspective on the Inquisition and how it’s seen. That it also provides a glimpse of Eisenhorn in an earlier guise is icing on the cake.
Read the full review at https://www.trackofwords.com/2018/03/...
One of three Inquisition stories originally released as audio dramas this is a short story in which we see Eisenhorn in his youth, still an interrogator under inquisitor Hapshant. Master Imus, a quiet and honest man dedicated to his life as a book-keeper, comes to Eisenhorn to confess his unwitting involvement in an unusual crime – or a transgression, as he puts it.
It’s a story that you feel few writers would tackle but in Abnett’s hands it’s beautifully told, with deft characterisation despite its brevity and offering a personal, relatable perspective on the Inquisition and how it’s seen. That it also provides a glimpse of Eisenhorn in an earlier guise is icing on the cake.
Read the full review at https://www.trackofwords.com/2018/03/...
January 28, 2026
Another Warhammer short-story and another quick entertaining story about a space detective solving a crime in space. I enjoyed the characterization and setting in this one more than Pestilence but the resolution did not have as much impact. Didn't do the audiobook for this but goodreads doesnt have the other option and the title is also wrong. Chud ass website
April 3, 2022
Pretty short Warhammer 40K audio drama. The writing is excellent, as expected by Dan Abnett and the voice acting is spot on too. The sound effects and the overall sound design is high quality and never gets in the way of the story. Overall an audio drama well worth listening to.
September 10, 2017
Quick and easy to digest story about an old man's transgression.
January 18, 2021
short interesting story
April 22, 2021
An excellent short.
January 8, 2023
Poor Ismus
June 4, 2023
A fun listen.
September 23, 2023
Abnett does the same "is he crazy or is it the warp" trick he tried in the Titus Endor story. It makes for a great atmosphere, I must admit.
December 14, 2023
Poor Imus. Hope he eventually found another job.
September 19, 2024
An atmospheric and well crafted audio drama with some fantastic performances.
January 30, 2025
My man Eisenhorn once again just getting things done. Man's efficient!
February 18, 2015
I got this audio drama as part of the 'Thorn and Talon' bundle. I had not read Eisenhorn, so this was my first impression of the character. It follows the titular Imus as he brings a discrepancy to the attention of Interrogator Eisenhorn (not yet inquisitor as the description would have you believe). The consequences of this discrepancy are the tragic implosion of Imus' life even as those actualy culpable in consorting with Chaos are brought down. He ends up what would be called 'collateral damage' in the war against Heresey, alive but ruined. The masterful performance really makes you feel Imus' despair.
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