The God is Not Willing

The First Tale of Witness

Steven Erikson

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Bantam Press
01 October 2021

Fantasy

The author of The Malazan Book of the Fallen - 'arguably the best fantasy series of all time' (SFSite)- makes a long-awaited return to the Malazan Empire with this thrilling opening chapter in an epic new trilogy - and it also marks the return of a colossus of a character and fan-favourite, Karsa Orlong...

'Awe-inspiring. Prepare to fall in love with epic fantasy all over again.'

ANNA SMITH SPARK, author of The Court of Broken Knives

The thrilling opening chapter in an epic new fantasy from the author of The Malazan Book of the Fallen...

Many years have passed since three Teblor warriors brought carnage and chaos to Silver Lake.

Now the tribes of the north no longer venture into the southlands. The town has recovered and yet the legacy remains. Indeed, one of the three, Karsa Orlong, is now revered as a god, albeit an indifferent one. In truth, many new religions have emerged and been embraced across the Malazan world. There are those who worship Coltaine, the Black-Winged Lord, and the cult of Iskar Jarak, Guardian of the Dead, is popular among the Empire's soldiery.

Responding to reports of a growing unease among the tribes beyond the border, a legion of Malazan marines marches towards Silver Lake. They aren't quite sure what they're going to be facing, but, while the Malazan military has evolved and these are not the marines of old, one thing hasn't changed- they'll handle whatever comes at them. Or die trying.

And in those high mountains, a new warleader has risen amongst the Teblor. Scarred by the deeds of Karsa Orlong, he intends to confront his god even if he has to cut a bloody swathe through the Malazan Empire to do so.

But further north, a new threat has emerged and now it seems it is the Teblor who are running out of time. Another long-feared migration is about to begin and this time it won't just be three warriors. No, this time tens of thousands are poised to pour into the lands to the south. And in their way, a single company of Malazan marines . . .

It seems the past is about to revisit Silver Lake, and that is never a good thing . . .

By: Steven Erikson
Imprint: Bantam Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 162mm, Spine: 43mm
Weight: 742g
ISBN: 9781787632868
ISBN 10: 1787632865
Pages: 496
Publication Date: 01 October 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print

Archaeologist and anthropologist Steven Erikson is the author of the landmark, multi-volume epic fantasy, 'The Malazan Book of the Fallen', which has been hailed 'a masterwork of the imagination'. The first novel in this astonishing ten-book series, Gardens of the Moon, was shortlisted for the World Fantasy Award. He has also written a number of novellas set in the same world. Forge of Darkness begins the Kharkanas Trilogy - a series which takes readers back to the origins of the Malazan world - and Fall of Light continues this epic tale. A lifelong science fiction reader, he has also written fiction affectionately parodying a long-running SF TV series and, most recently, a novel of first contact, Rejoice! Steven Erikson lives in Victoria, Canada.

Reviews for The God is Not Willing: The First Tale of Witness

Awe-inspiring. Prepare to fall in love with epic fantasy all over again. -- ANNA SMITH SPARK, author of The Court of Broken Knives As good as I expected it to be . . . Erikson continues to showcase his talents as an impressive wordsmith . . . mesmerising and memorable. Add to this intense battles, witty banter, advanced warfare, new curses, new gods, and escapades with warrens and this world's supernatural and you'll see why I had such a good time. * GRIMDARK magazine * Erikson burnishes his reputation as a superior epic fantasy world-builder in this trilogy debut, a spin-off of his Malazan Book of the Fallen series . . . a treat both for Erikson's returning readers and lovers of George R.R. Martin-style epic fantasy who have yet to discover his work. * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY starred review *