Gardens of Tycho

Warhammer 40,000

by Dan Abnett

On the world of Gershom, people are dying. Nearly thirty corpses sit in the morgue, linked by nothing other than their cause of death – vicious, animalistic murder. Magistratum Marshal Macks brings in an expert – and old friend – to investigate. Magos Biologis Drusher and Macks must discover the cause of these brutal killings before they become the next victims.

A short story from the Fear the Alien anthology.

Genres: Science Fiction, 40k, Short Stories, Mystery

ebook

First published September 1, 2011

Reviews

[Gianfranco Mancini · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent sequel to Abnett's "The Curiosity" short tale.
Drusher and Macks are a great investigator duo and the humour, and a pinch of romance so rare in the grim universe of Warhammer 40000, make this story a little gem.

[DarkChaplain · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've already come to like Magos Drusher. While this story is somewhat similar to the first, The Curiosity, it still managed to surprise and deliver a very characterful and engaging tale starring quite an unlikely protagonist. I can't wait to see how he and Eisenhorn are brought together in The Magos!

[Gareth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another short story featuring Magos Drusher, and another enjoyable one. Macks is another returning character here, and we get to know her better in this one too I felt, and she is another good character. Again, a mixture of humour and suspense in this novel, hunting down another concerning creature, with a couple of interesting twists. It is only upon reading this one, that it dawned on me that Drusher is likely the Magos in the titular Magos novel, I just hope it doesn't mean he becomes a bad guy. The short story ends on something of an optimistic note too.

[Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

Drusher strikes again.

This was a fun little outing with endearing Valentin Drusher. I quite enjoyed this little crime story as Drusher reunites with his companion Mack from 'The Curiosity' to figure out a series of killings. There is some nice characterisation here and it is nice to spend time with a character who is slightly flawed as opposed to over powered. I look forward to a bit more Drusher when I get to 'The Magos' novel.

[nooker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really liked this one. Neat showing of old friends getting back together after a long period to solve a weird crime. Not sure why it's considered part of the Eisenhorn/Ravenor series (it's in The Magos), but I'm glad I got to read it.

[Regan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was one of the most charming 40k short stories, almost a slice of life but with some grimdark action and mystery, but nothing grand like space marines or the warp, just a story with some humans on a no name planet

[Igc · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bão

[Matthew Schiller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the Drusher background stories!

[Tyberius · Rating 5 out of 5]

Phenomenal short story. I see why there is a market for Warhammer Crime. Still not my cup of tea. But in short forum such as this. I am all about it. I look forward to seeing Drusher again.

[75338 · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of Dan Abnett's greatest. Characterisation, development, action, accessible believable characters, old tie-ins and ...I'll leave a bit for last.