Night Of Knives: (Malazan Empire: 1): A wonderfully gripping, evocative and visceral epic fantasy
Dec 2010 · Malazan Empire Book 1 · Random House
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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.
‘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.
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4.5
52 reviews
Gerardo Navarrete
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February 8, 2013
I liked this book the pace is much better than some of Erickson's stuff. I that said this book is enjoyable because I read the whole series. The crippled God left me a bit disappointed so this is right up my alley.
jonas røed
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March 15, 2019
Got to admit this was not my favorite of novels that come from the Malazan Empire. It's well written and all, but I can't help feeling that some thing is missing. Which is why I score it as Ok. Still will look forward to the next book of Malazan Empire.
Steven Arnouse
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June 28, 2021
why is this sold as a separate book than the "night of knives" from the novels of the Malazan empire series. its the same book and realizing now thats its the same I just spent 11$ on a book I already have in my Google library.
About the author
Born in Winnipeg in 1962, IAN CAMERON ESSLEMONT has studied and worked as an archaeologist, travelled extensively in South East Asia and lived in Thailand and Japan for several years. He now lives in Fairbanks, Alaska, with his wife and children. His novels - beginning with Night of Knives - are all set in the fantasy world of Malaz that he co-created with Steven Erikson. Dancer's Lament was the first book in the 'Paths to Ascendancy' sequence (which continues the story of the turbulent early history of this epic imagined world) while Forge of the High Mage is the fourth.
To find out more, visit www.ian-esslemont.com and www.malazanempire.com
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