'Nobody does it better than Erikson . . . the best fantasy series around' SFFWORLD

Here is the momentous third chapter in Steven Erikson's magnificent epic sequence, The Malazan Book of the Fallen - a triumph of unputdownable storytelling.

The ravaged continent of Genabackis has given birth to a terrifying new empire: the Pannion Domin . . .

Like a tide of corrupted blood, it seethes across the land, devouring all who fail to heed the word of its elusive prophet, the Pannion Seer. In its path stands an uneasy alliance: there are Dujek Onearm's Host and Whiskeyjack's veteran Bridgeburners and alongside them, some enemies of old - the forces of warlord Caladan Brood, Anomander Rake and his Tiste Andii, and the Rhivi people of the Plains.

And more ancient clans are gathering . . .

For as if in answer to some primal summons, the T'lan Imass have risen. It would seem something altogether darker and more malign threatens the very substance of this world. The Warrens are poisoned, and rumours abound that the Crippled God is now unchained and intent on a terrible revenge . . .

'Erikson . . . towers over every other author writing fantasy today' SF SITE

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