Paperback, 496 pages

English language

Published Aug. 23, 2018 by Bantam.

ISBN:
978-0-85750-284-1
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4 stars (8 reviews)

Returning readers to the turbulent early history of what would become the Malazan Empire, the second chapter in Ian C. Esslemont's thrilling new epic fantasy sequence . . .

After the disappointments of Li Heng, Dancer and Kellanved wash up on a small insignificant island named Malaz. Immediately, of course, Kellanved plans to take it over. To do so they join forces with a small band of Napans who have fled a civil war on their own home island. The plan, however, soon goes awry as Kellanved develops a strange and dangerous fascination for a mysterious ancient structure found on the island.

The chaos in the region extends to the metaphysical planes also as a young priest of D'rek starts to question the rot at the heart of the worship of the god of decay. And back in Li Heng, Dassem, now the proclaimed Sword of Hood, finds himself being …

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Way better then Dancers lament

5 stars

I have enjoyed this book way more then Dancers lament (not that DL was bad) Ian's writing is not nearly as complex as Stevens and I dont mind that, its a nice change. Deadhouse landing feels like a fan service done right. Story continues to follow my favourite duo Shadowthrone and Cotillion and how they become what they are in main series. Here they have finally hit Malaz and you are FINALLY getting to know other mysteries like Dassem, Laseen, Dujek, Crust, Urko, Nightchill, Tattersail and a certain marine named just Jack + many more. Story is simple yet engaging. I cant wait to jump into next two books!

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