Divine Will

Call of Chaos #1

by Andy Smillie

When the last survivor of a Chaos cult seeks to assassinate an Inquisitor at a huge public gathering, a Vindicare Assassin is the only one who might be able to stop it. There is more than just a life on the line, however, as the battle of ideologies unfolds.

Read it because
Andy Smillie brings his thoughtful and lyrical style of writing to bear on an unusual mission for an Imperial Assassin. The central action scene has a moment that will take your breath away... It has to be read to be believed.

Genres: 40k, Short Stories, Science Fiction

14 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 1, 2015

Reviews

[Dylan Murphy · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first of Black Library's advent calender this year really starts with a bang, if you know what I mean. The story was great, and I think the scope and pacing was perfect for a short story, but then I really think Andy Smillie does some Damn good short fiction. The story wasn't as traditionally action focused as a lot of other, and it was a Damn fun read. Definitely worth a read if you have the $1.99 to spare.

[Michael Botterill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very short but really good

[Michael Dodd · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first story in Black Library’s 2015 Advent Calendar is Divine Will by Andy Smillie, a micro-short featuring a Vindicare assassin, an Inquisitor and an extremely risky trick shot. It takes place on the world of Drex, whose population has been swayed by a dangerous, heretic cult. To bring them back into line and re-instil the appropriate fear of the Emperor into them, Inquisitor Gerhart plans to make a public, visible demonstration of the Emperor’s divine will, but to do so he requires the particular skills of a master marksman.

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