Series: Book 3 in the Malazan - Book of the Fallen series
Rating: Not rated
Tags: Fantasy, Fiction
Summary
The ravaged continent of Genabackis has given birth to a
terrifying new empire: the Pannion Domin. Like a fanatical 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: Dujek Onearm's
Host and the Bridgeburners each now outlawed by the
Empress alongside their enemies of old including the
grim forces of Warlord Caladan Brood, Anomander Rake, Son of
Darkness, and his Tiste Andii, and the Rhivi people of the
Plains. But more ancient clans too are gathering. As if in
answer to some primal summons, the massed ranks of the undead
T'lan Imass have risen. For it would seem something altogether
darker and more malign threatens the very substance of this
world. The Warrens are poisoned and rumours abound of the
Crippled God, now unchained and intent on a terrible
revenge...Marking the return of many favourite characters from
GARDENS OF THE MOON and introducing a...