The action-packed epic fantasy from the million copy bestselling author a must read for fans
of Steven Erikson George R R Martin and Brandon Sanderson. 'A gem of a read.' Fantasy Book
Review The Malazan Empire - vast omnipotent and unforgiving . . . The small island of
Malaz and its city may have given this great empire its name but it is now little more than a
sleepy backwater. Until tonight. Tonight the city is on edge - streets humming with desperate
urgent activity as its citizens hurry to lock up shops bar doors and shutter windows. For
tonight there is to be a convergence. The once-in-a-generation appearance of a Shadow Moon -
an event that threatens the good people of Malaz with demon hounds and all manner of other
darker things. And tonight it is prophesied that the Emperor Kellanved will return - and
there are those who would prevent that happening at any cost. As various factions align
themselves a far more ancient presence prepares an all-out assault upon the island. Witnesses
to these cataclysmic events will include Kiska a young thief who yearns to flee the city and
the war-weary veteran Temper who simply wants to escape his past. Although they do not know
it they each have a part to play in a confrontation that will not only determine the fate of
Malaz City but also of the world beyond . . . Praise for The Malazan Empire: 'I cannot
recommend this enough' 5-star reader review 'Addictive' 5-star reader review ' Couldn't put
it down' 5-star reader review 'Any fan of [Steven] Eriksson will LOVE this book I finished it
in one sitting!' 5-star reader review 'Awesome world building' 5-star reader review 'Truly
an epic novel with some of the best imagery and descriptive beauty you'll ever find!' 5-star
reader review 'Filled with action magic and amazing characters...I absolutely adored this
book!' 5-star reader review Ian C. Esslemont's Tales of the Malazan Empire continue in Return
of the Crimson Guard.
