Night Of Knives
(Malazan Empire: 1): a wonderfully gripping, evocative and visceral epic fantasy
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4.4 • 33 Ratings
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- $4.99
Publisher Description
This incredibly atmospheric and action - packed epic fantasy from million copy seller Ian C Esslemont is a must read for fans of Steven Erikson, David Gemmell and Brandon Sanderson.
"Visceral power...telling a story set largely over just one terrifying night, it pulverises you with an economy that is rare in fantasy" - SFX
"Fast paced storytelling...an enjoyable balance" - SFFworld
"A pleasing...entertaining romp" - DeathRay
"Absolutely outstanding" -- ***** Reader review
"Fast paced and a compelling read" -- ***** Reader review
"Brilliant. Couldn't put it down" -- ***** Reader review
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THE ONE NIGHT THAT WILL CHANGE THINGS FOREVER
Malaz gave a great empire its name, but now this island and its city amount to little more than a sleepy backwater.
Until this night.
Because this night there is to be a convergence, the once-in-a-generation appearance of a Shadow Moon - an occasion that threatens the good people of Malaz with demon hounds and other, darker things.
It is also prophesied that the Emperor Kellanved will return this night, and there are many who would prevent that happening at any cost. As factions within the Empire draw up battle lines, an ancient presence begins its all-out assault upon the island. Witnesses to these cataclysmic events include a thief called Kiska, and Temper, a war-weary veteran.
Although they do not know it, they each have a part to play in a confrontation that will determine not only the fate of Malaz City but also of the world beyond...
The Malazan Empire series continues in Return of the Crimson Guard...
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Steven Erickson's Malazan Book of the Fallen series only hints at the empire's distant history, which Esslemont, cocreator of the original world, explores in this dark, powerful novel (first published in the U.K. in 2004) and its planned sequels. On a Shadow Moon night on the Isle of Malaz, dead souls rise and demonlike hounds attack any who dare to leave their homes. Knowing that Emperor Kellanved is prophesied to use the Shadow Moon for his own ends, the emperor's enemies gather on the small island for their own nefarious purposes, starting a plot that spirals into bloody violence. Esslemont nails the feel and flavor of Erickson's books and brings the historical characters to life with a dexterity that will win over even the most skeptical fans.
Customer Reviews
Night of Knives
As an avid reader of the Malazan series by Steven Erickson I found this and the Return of the Crimson Guard worthy companion books to the series. Ian has captured the look ( at least as I imagined), the feel and the atmosphere of this wondrous world and at the same time tied up some loose ends from the series. Having become used to quality and quantity with Erickson's work I have given this a four star rating for it lack of quantity. Ian has made up for this in his later equally terrific offerings. I have just purchased the Stonewielder and am looking forward to immersing myself in the complex world once again. I have never bothered to review anything, be it book or game before but I just had to recommend all his books and Ericksons for that matter as a must read for any Fantasy fans.
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