Night of Knives

Malazan Prequel

Ian C Esslemont

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Bantam
01 July 2008

Adventure; Fantasy; Epic Fantasy; Magic; Gods

Series: Malazan Prequel

The debut novel from the co-creator of Steven Erikson's brilliantly-imagined world of Malaz.

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"" --
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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...

By: Ian C Esslemont
Imprint: Bantam
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 177mm, Width: 107mm, Spine: 31mm
Weight: 247g
ISBN: 9780553818291
ISBN 10: 0553818295
Series: Malazan Prequel
Pages: 480
Publication Date: 01 July 2008
Recommended Age: From 0 years
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ian Cameron Esslemont was born in Winnipeg, Canada. He has a degree in Creative Writing, studied and worked as an archaeologist, travelled extensively in South East Asia, and lived in Thailand and Japan for several years. He now lives in Fairbanks, Alaska, with his wife and children and is currently working on his PhD in English Literature and writing a second novel set in the world of the Malaz, a world he co-created with his friend Steven Erikson.

Reviews for Night of Knives (Malazan Prequel)

Esslemont handles action and brooding atmosphere equally well * Starburst * I had a blast reading Night of Knives... I highly recommend it to anyone who has enjoyed the Steven Erikson novels * Fantasyhotlist.com * Hugely promising... a pleasing, entertaining romp * DeathRay * Fast paced storytelling... an enjoyable balance * SFFworld * Visceral power... telling a story set largely over just one terrifying night, it pulverises you with an economy that's rare in fantasy * SFX *