Death & Dishonour

by Nick Kyme, Lindsey Priestley, Alex Davis

The Warhammer world is filled with great heroes, and defined by honour and survival against the odds. But sometimes these values are overriden, and death and dishonour prevail. This collection... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1844168077
• ISBN13: 9781844168071
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Black Library
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 4.3" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

For fans and newbies

The most compelling feature of the Warhammer universe is its extraordinary breadth. Because there are many, many authors, and several different time frames, all sorts of different kinds of science fiction and fantasy can be offered. This work is set in the middle times (middle-ages-ish, not futuristic, and not ancient). Swords and sorcery rule the story lines, but there the similarity ends. Some stories are lighthearted and heartwarming, some are dark and violent, and some are really, really creepy. Readers new to the Warhammer universe will be able to get a taste of different author's styles, but be forewarned - some authors are more into convoluted plots than others, and, while this is evident in their books, it doesn't show up in the shorts (I wonder if the authors were instructed to make these strictly stand-alone stories). Readers familiar with the Warhammer universe will enjoy the book, particularly for those times when getting elbows' deep into tortuous plots and palace intrigues isn't convenient. Recommended.

Great Sampling of Warhammer Fantasy Novels

It would be unfair to write a general review of a book with nine different stories, especially when considering the talent of the authors, so I wrote about each one: ********** Red Snow by Nathan Long is a Gotrek & Felix tale set in the Mountains of Mourn. They're guarding a caravan of merchants because Gotrek is hoping to find his doom along the way, but they're delayed by an avalanche. A Sigmar priest, Father Gessler, invites them to stay in a nearby village while they dig out the mountain pass. He tells them about a monster roaming the mountains, so - of course - Gotrek wants to fight the monster. Long did an excellent job of writing a new story without disturbing the timeline of the Gotrek & Felix saga. If you haven't already, I recommend reading Shamanslayer. ********** The Assassin's Dilemma by David Earle was a sweet surprise - I wasn't expecting a Skaven story. This tale takes place years after Skavenslayer, but includes several references to the Battle of Nuln. Sneeq Foulblade of Clan Eshin has been contracted by Warlord Glut to steal human weapons, and kidnap the engineer, Werner Grunhelm. Grey Seer Qik wants to kill Grunhelm himself, so Sneeq is forced to make alternate plans...yet another example of Clan politics undermining the Skaven race. If you enjoy this Skaven tale, then you should read Grey Seer (Thanquol & Boneripper novel). ********** Rest Eternal by Anthony Reynolds begins with the last moments of a battle between the knight Calard and a wyvern, in the Grey Mountains - although, those few moments are described over several pages. For the life of me, I didn't see a reason for stretching out the battle, until I read the twist halfway through the story. This was one of the most unpredictable stories I have ever read, and the best fantasy-fiction that I've read in a long time. Reynolds has an amazing imagination. If you like this tale, consider reading Knight Errant. ********** The Miracle At Berlau by Darius Hinks is a tale concerning a young man nicknamed Ratboy, and his friendship with a Sigmar priest, Brother Wolff. As the two struggle to defeat a creature called The Reaver, details are revealed bit by bit about how the two met, and how they came to be in a blown-up temple. I love that the priest teaching the boy to read, in the past, played a part in the discovery of "The Miracle." It was a nice enough story, but not nearly as much action as I would have expected from a Warhammer tale...although his Warrior Priest was a good read. ********** Noblesse Oblige by Robert Earl gives us a taste of the Florin & Lorenzo saga. The story unfolds with a watchman happening upon some Skaven (yaay!) in a grain store, presumably up to no good, and quickly moves onto Florin & Lorenzo selling corn to an Empire merchant named Gristwald. Afterwards, Florin & Lorenzo decide to visit a fighting pit that has Skaven as entertainment. After a bad decision on Florin's part (several bad decisions in a row, actually), the two

Good stories that add to the Warhammer universe

Being a new convert to the Warhammer line of books I was very pleased with this collection of stories. Like most collections of short stories, Death & Dishonour does not try to write new chapters in the world of Warhammer, but rather add substance to what is already there. Being a Felix & Gotrek fan I enjoyed the first story Red Snow. I also enjoyed reading stories about some of the other characters that I have yet to get to. I would encourage anyone who enjoys Warhammer to give this book a read.

Solid

Another collection of short stories set in the Warhammer Fantasy world. I really like these collections since they spotlight the entire Warhammer universe. This collection has some favorite characters like Gotrek and Felix, Florin and Lorenzo and Brunner the Bounty Hunter. But it also has some new ones and gives you a taste of some corners of the world you might have missed in the plethora of novels that come out. And if you like the stories containing dwarves, or vampires, or elves or whatever, there are always books to find in the Black Library that will give you even more. My favorite story was one by acclaimed author Paul Kearney who is worth seeking out. I could be wrong, but I think this is his first work for Black Library.

Nine Warhammer Fantasy Stories.

Red Snow (A Gotrek & Felix story) by Nathan Long The caravan master tells Slayer Gotrek Gurnisson that there is always a fight whenever they travel to market. Seeking a glorious death in battle, Gotrek and his human companion, Felix Jaeger, agree to guard the caravaners. The trek is interrupted by an avalanche. In the aftermath, a priest from a nearby village offers them shelter and tells them of a terrible monster that walks the hills. **** FOUR STARS! This short adventure will help tide over the legion of Gotrek and Felix fans until the next full-length novel is released. Gotrek's battle against the yeti is told with Nathan Long's unique flair and will entice new readers to look up past titles. A well executed story. **** The Assassin's Dilemma by David Earle Clan Famin's Warlord, Glut, hires the services of Clan Eshin to pave the way for an assault on a human encampment. Sneeq Foulblade, a skaven assassin, and his gutter runners agree to infiltrate the camp and assassinate the human engineer. Shortly afterward, Grey Seer Qik demands Sneeq NOT to kill the engineer. To abandon Glut's contract would mean Sneeq's death, but Qik vows the same should it be completed. Can the skaven assassin find a way to survive his decision? **** FOUR STARS! It is always interesting to view events from the view point of the skaven race. David Earle did very good work on this short story. **** Rest Eternal by Anthony Reynolds Calard is a Questing Knight of the Lady (of the Lake). It has been five years since the Bretonnian Knight had taken up his Questing Vows for the Grail. His journey now takes him to a small village located high in the peaks of the Grey Mountains. Calard agrees to slay a wyvern that has been tormenting the villagers. Yet the day after he killed the beast, an identical one appears. **** FOUR STARS! Many readers will figure out exactly what is happening early in the story. Still, the adventure has an unforeseen twist or two that keeps this tale very intriguing. **** The Miracle at Berlau by Darius Hinks Brother Jakob Wolff fails to kill the monster, though it is burned beyond recognition. His acolyte, Ratboy, then listens as Brother Wolff confesses his guilty secrets. However, Ratboy would soon stumble upon the truth of Wolff's past. *** THREE STARS! I found this to be a simple tale of Wolff's life coming full circle. Pretty interesting. *** Noblesse Oblige (A Florin & Lorenzo story) by Robert Earl Florin d'Artaud and Lorenzo le Comte are two merchants from Bordeleaux. For a bit of entertainment they visit the fighting pits; however, they are surprised to see a gladiator fight three of the skaven race. Florin and Lorenzo keep the rat-like vermin from escaping. In doing so, they wind up in the prison. Then Lady Adora arrives and offers them their freedom in exchange for their services in murdering a nobleman. **** FOUR STARS! Fans of the Florin & Lorenzo series will be utterly delighted with this adventure. Sometimes I