A Coin for the Carrion Thieves

Black Library Advent Calendar 2020 #7

by John French

An Ahriman short story

Seeking supplies deep in the Eye of Terror, Ahriman approaches the mysterious Carrion Thieves in hope of striking a dread bargain.

READ IT BECAUSE
Discover what Ahriman did next after the climactic events of Ahriman: Unchanged in a brand-new tale of the sinister Thousand Sons sorcerer.

THE STORY
After his return to the Planet of the Sorcerers in an attempt to reverse the Rubric which decimated the Thousand Sons, Ahriman retreats to the Eye of Terror to scheme anew. Seeking supplies, he delves deep into the heart of that damned realm and beseeches the sinister Carrion Thieves for aid. Low on. items to trade, Ahriman turns to Ctesias, his former disciple and skilled daemonologist, to provide something for barter… at great cost.

Genres: Short Stories, Science Fiction

Kindle Edition

First published December 14, 2020

About the author

John French is a writer and freelance game designer from Nottingham, England. His novels include the Ahriman series from Black Library, and The Lord of Nightmares trilogy for Fantasy Flight. The rest of his work can be seen scattered through a number of other books, including the New York Times bestselling anthology Age of Darkness. When he is not thinking of ways that dark and corrupting beings could destroy reality and space, John enjoys talking about why it would be a good idea... that and drinking good wine.

Reviews

[Urgewyrm · Rating 5 out of 5]

The ongoing tales of Ahzek Ahriman, serial screw up and all around lovable guy, as scene by someone regretting their life choices to follow him.

It's a great little look at life in the Eye and how things work.

[Lewis · Rating 3 out of 5]

A brief but interesting look at how daemonology in the universe works.