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Whispers (Warhammer 40,000)
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When Imperial Missionary Marcus Amouris calls for aid from the Astra Militarum for the savage tribe he is bringing into the Emperor's light, he is dismayed when their saviours turn out to be the grim Battle Sisters of the Adepta Sororitas. Joining Sister Adamanthea and her warriors as they enter the ancient City of Whispers in search of the prey that hunts the tribe,
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"Missionary Marcus Amouris is getting ready to seal the deal on converting a planet of primitive people to the doctrines of the Imperium. The finishing touch; he believes, will be a well-orchestrated show of force from an Imperial Guard detachment. A completely different, yet entirely more lethal, branch of the Emperor’s might arrives in a contingent of Sisters from the Order of the Valorous Heart. Led by the imposing Sister Adamanthea, they set off into the City of Whispers; a dark and
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It’s a pleasure to read a story which really shows the Sisters of Battle as a characterful, powerful force, Worley’s depiction managing a fine blend of creepy religious fervour and genuine military threat. A relatively straightforward plot leaves plenty of space for friction between the two main characters and their differing objectives, with plenty of action balanced out by a strong sense of atmosphere all wrapped up in a smart concept that presents an interesting, satisfying view of the Adepta
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The second of Alec Worleys' efforts for Black Library and what a story. Violent, mind-bending, I feel he captured the essence of both the heroes and villains perfectly with great descriptive ability. You'll understand that last part if you give it a go.
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Alec Worley writes comics for 2000 AD, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and others. (And no, he doesn’t draw the pictures.) He also writes fiction.
He spent several years as a projectionist in the picture palaces and fleapits of London’s West End, before jacking it all in to become a movie journalist writing for Sight & Sound, Empire, Total Film, SFX, and others. In 2005 he published his first ...more
He spent several years as a projectionist in the picture palaces and fleapits of London’s West End, before jacking it all in to become a movie journalist writing for Sight & Sound, Empire, Total Film, SFX, and others. In 2005 he published his first ...more
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