SUMMARY:
A thrilling first fantasy novel by an exciting and original new voice in the genre. The vast Malazan Empire simmers with discontent, its subject states bled dry by interminable warfare and clashes with Anomander Rake, Lord of Moon’s Spawn, and the mysterious Tiste Andii. Even the imperial legions, long inured to the bloodshed, yearn for some respite. Yet the Empress’ rule remains absolute, enforced by her dread Claw assassins. For Sergeant Whiskeyjack and his cynical squad of Bridgeburners, and for Tattersail, sole surviving sorceress of the Second Legion, the aftermath of the siege of Pale should have been a time to heal the still living and mourn the many dead. The Empress has other ideas. However, it would appear the Empire is not the only player in this great game. A more sinister, shadowbound force is poised to make its first move. Conceived and written on an epic scale,Gardens of the Moonis a breathtaking achievement — a novel in which grand design, a dark and complex mythology, wild and wayward magic and a host of enduring characters combine with thrilling, powerful storytelling to resounding effect.
SUMMARY:
The Malazan Empire simmers with discontent, bled dry by interminable warfare, bitter infighting and bloody confrontations with ancient and implacable sorcerers. Even the imperial legions, long inured to the bloodshed, yearn for some respite. Yet Empress Laseen's rule remains absolute, enforced by her dread Claw assassins. For Sergeant Whiskeyjack and his squad of Bridgeburners, and for Tattersail, their lone surviving mage, the aftermath of the siege of Pale should have been a time to mourn the many dead. But Darujhistan, last of the Free Cities, yet holds out. It is to this ancient citadel that Laseen turns her predatory gaze. However, the Empire is not alone in this great game. Sinister, shadowbound forces are gathering as the gods themselves prepare to play their hand . . . Conceived and written on a panoramic scale, Gardens of the Moon is epic fantasy of the highest order--an enthralling adventure by an outstanding voice.
SUMMARY: A thrilling first fantasy novel by an exciting and original new voice in the genre. The vast Malazan Empire simmers with discontent, its subject states bled dry by interminable warfare and clashes with Anomander Rake, Lord of Moon’s Spawn, and the mysterious Tiste Andii. Even the imperial legions, long inured to the bloodshed, yearn for some respite. Yet the Empress’ rule remains absolute, enforced by her dread Claw assassins. For Sergeant Whiskeyjack and his cynical squad of Bridgeburners, and for Tattersail, sole surviving sorceress of the Second Legion, the aftermath of the siege of Pale should have been a time to heal the still living and mourn the many dead. The Empress has other ideas. However, it would appear the Empire is not the only player in this great game. A more sinister, shadowbound force is poised to make its first move. Conceived and written on an epic scale,Gardens of the Moonis a breathtaking achievement — a novel in which grand design, a dark and complex mythology, wild and wayward magic and a host of enduring characters combine with thrilling, powerful storytelling to resounding effect.
The Vast Malazan Empire Simmers With Discontent, Its Subject States Bled Dry By Interminable Warfare, Purges, Internecine Strife And Clashes With Anomander Rake, Lord Of Moon S Spawn, And The Mysterious Tiste Andii. Even The Imperial Legions, Long Inured To The Bloodshed, Yearn For Some Respite. Yet The Empress Rule Remains Absolute, Enforced By Her Dread Claw Assassins.For Sergeant Whiskeyjack And His Cynical Squad Of Bridgeburners, And For Tattersail, Sole Surviving Sorceress Of The Second Legion, The Aftermath Of The Siege Of Pale Should Have Been A Time To Heal The Still Living And Mourn The Many Dead. The Empress Has Other Ideas. Darujhistan, Last Of The Free Cities Of Genabackis, Still Holds Out Against Her And It Is To This Ancient And Noble Bastion Of Independence That She Turns Her Predatory Gaze.However, It Would Appear The Empire Is Not The Only Player In This Great Game. A More Sinister, Shadowbound Force Is Poised To Make Its First Move, As Captain Ganoes Paran, Aide To The Empress Adjunct Is About To Discover. For He Has Been Chosen For An Altogether Higher Purpose - As Harbinger Of The Gods Themselves...Conceived And Written On An Epic Scale, Gardens Of The Moon Is A Breathtaking Achievement - A Novel In Which Grand Design, A Dark And Complex Mythology, Wild And Wayward Magic And A Host Of Enduring Characters Combine With Thrilling, Powerful Storytelling To Resounding Effect.
SUMMARY:
The Vast Malazan Empire Simmers With Discontent, Its Subject States Bled Dry By Interminable Warfare, Purges, Internecine Strife And Clashes With Anomander Rake, Lord Of Moon S Spawn, And The Mysterious Tiste Andii. Even The Imperial Legions, Long Inured To The Bloodshed, Yearn For Some Respite. Yet The Empress Rule Remains Absolute, Enforced By Her Dread Claw Assassins.For Sergeant Whiskeyjack And His Cynical Squad Of Bridgeburners, And For Tattersail, Sole Surviving Sorceress Of The Second Legion, The Aftermath Of The Siege Of Pale Should Have Been A Time To Heal The Still Living And Mourn The Many Dead. The Empress Has Other Ideas. Darujhistan, Last Of The Free Cities Of Genabackis, Still Holds Out Against Her And It Is To This Ancient And Noble Bastion Of Independence That She Turns Her Predatory Gaze.However, It Would Appear The Empire Is Not The Only Player In This Great Game. A More Sinister, Shadowbound Force Is Poised To Make Its First Move, As Captain Ganoes Paran, Aide To The Empress Adjunct Is About To Discover. For He Has Been Chosen For An Altogether Higher Purpose - As Harbinger Of The Gods Themselves...Conceived And Written On An Epic Scale, Gardens Of The Moon Is A Breathtaking Achievement - A Novel In Which Grand Design, A Dark And Complex Mythology, Wild And Wayward Magic And A Host Of Enduring Characters Combine With Thrilling, Powerful Storytelling To Resounding Effect.
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SUMMARY: A thrilling first fantasy novel by an exciting and original new voice in the genre. The vast Malazan Empire simmers with discontent, its subject states bled dry by interminable warfare and clashes with Anomander Rake, Lord of Moon’s Spawn, and the mysterious Tiste Andii. Even the imperial legions, long inured to the bloodshed, yearn for some respite. Yet the Empress’ rule remains absolute, enforced by her dread Claw assassins. For Sergeant Whiskeyjack and his cynical squad of Bridgeburners, and for Tattersail, sole surviving sorceress of the Second Legion, the aftermath of the siege of Pale should have been a time to heal the still living and mourn the many dead. The Empress has other ideas. However, it would appear the Empire is not the only player in this great game. A more sinister, shadowbound force is poised to make its first move. Conceived and written on an epic scale,Gardens of the Moonis a breathtaking achievement — a novel in which grand design, a dark and complex mythology, wild and wayward magic and a host of enduring characters combine with thrilling, powerful storytelling to resounding effect. SUMMARY: The Malazan Empire simmers with discontent, bled dry by interminable warfare, bitter infighting and bloody confrontations with ancient and implacable sorcerers. Even the imperial legions, long inured to the bloodshed, yearn for some respite. Yet Empress Laseen's rule remains absolute, enforced by her dread Claw assassins. For Sergeant Whiskeyjack and his squad of Bridgeburners, and for Tattersail, their lone surviving mage, the aftermath of the siege of Pale should have been a time to mourn the many dead. But Darujhistan, last of the Free Cities, yet holds out. It is to this ancient citadel that Laseen turns her predatory gaze. However, the Empire is not alone in this great game. Sinister, shadowbound forces are gathering as the gods themselves prepare to play their hand . . . Conceived and written on a panoramic scale, Gardens of the Moon is epic fantasy of the highest order--an enthralling adventure by an outstanding voice. SUMMARY: A thrilling first fantasy novel by an exciting and original new voice in the genre. The vast Malazan Empire simmers with discontent, its subject states bled dry by interminable warfare and clashes with Anomander Rake, Lord of Moon’s Spawn, and the mysterious Tiste Andii. Even the imperial legions, long inured to the bloodshed, yearn for some respite. Yet the Empress’ rule remains absolute, enforced by her dread Claw assassins. For Sergeant Whiskeyjack and his cynical squad of Bridgeburners, and for Tattersail, sole surviving sorceress of the Second Legion, the aftermath of the siege of Pale should have been a time to heal the still living and mourn the many dead. The Empress has other ideas. However, it would appear the Empire is not the only player in this great game. A more sinister, shadowbound force is poised to make its first move. Conceived and written on an epic scale,Gardens of the Moonis a breathtaking achievement — a novel in which grand design, a dark and complex mythology, wild and wayward magic and a host of enduring characters combine with thrilling, powerful storytelling to resounding effect.The Vast Malazan Empire Simmers With Discontent, Its Subject States Bled Dry By Interminable Warfare, Purges, Internecine Strife And Clashes With Anomander Rake, Lord Of Moon S Spawn, And The Mysterious Tiste Andii. Even The Imperial Legions, Long Inured To The Bloodshed, Yearn For Some Respite. Yet The Empress Rule Remains Absolute, Enforced By Her Dread Claw Assassins.For Sergeant Whiskeyjack And His Cynical Squad Of Bridgeburners, And For Tattersail, Sole Surviving Sorceress Of The Second Legion, The Aftermath Of The Siege Of Pale Should Have Been A Time To Heal The Still Living And Mourn The Many Dead. The Empress Has Other Ideas. Darujhistan, Last Of The Free Cities Of Genabackis, Still Holds Out Against Her And It Is To This Ancient And Noble Bastion Of Independence That She Turns Her Predatory Gaze.However, It Would Appear The Empire Is Not The Only Player In This Great Game. A More Sinister, Shadowbound Force Is Poised To Make Its First Move, As Captain Ganoes Paran, Aide To The Empress Adjunct Is About To Discover. For He Has Been Chosen For An Altogether Higher Purpose - As Harbinger Of The Gods Themselves...Conceived And Written On An Epic Scale, Gardens Of The Moon Is A Breathtaking Achievement - A Novel In Which Grand Design, A Dark And Complex Mythology, Wild And Wayward Magic And A Host Of Enduring Characters Combine With Thrilling, Powerful Storytelling To Resounding Effect.
SUMMARY: The Vast Malazan Empire Simmers With Discontent, Its Subject States Bled Dry By Interminable Warfare, Purges, Internecine Strife And Clashes With Anomander Rake, Lord Of Moon S Spawn, And The Mysterious Tiste Andii. Even The Imperial Legions, Long Inured To The Bloodshed, Yearn For Some Respite. Yet The Empress Rule Remains Absolute, Enforced By Her Dread Claw Assassins.For Sergeant Whiskeyjack And His Cynical Squad Of Bridgeburners, And For Tattersail, Sole Surviving Sorceress Of The Second Legion, The Aftermath Of The Siege Of Pale Should Have Been A Time To Heal The Still Living And Mourn The Many Dead. The Empress Has Other Ideas. Darujhistan, Last Of The Free Cities Of Genabackis, Still Holds Out Against Her And It Is To This Ancient And Noble Bastion Of Independence That She Turns Her Predatory Gaze.However, It Would Appear The Empire Is Not The Only Player In This Great Game. A More Sinister, Shadowbound Force Is Poised To Make Its First Move, As Captain Ganoes Paran, Aide To The Empress Adjunct Is About To Discover. For He Has Been Chosen For An Altogether Higher Purpose - As Harbinger Of The Gods Themselves...Conceived And Written On An Epic Scale, Gardens Of The Moon Is A Breathtaking Achievement - A Novel In Which Grand Design, A Dark And Complex Mythology, Wild And Wayward Magic And A Host Of Enduring Characters Combine With Thrilling, Powerful Storytelling To Resounding Effect.