First published 2005
The Malazan Empire is crumbling. In the vast, desolate wastelands of Raraku, a young Wickan warrior named Felisin is torn from her privileged life and cast into a brutal slave camp. Meanwhile, an exiled Fist named Coltaine leads a desperate, thousand-strong refugee caravan through hostile territory, fighting to reach the safety of the imperial capital. As the empire's grip weakens, ancient forces stir, and the stage is set for a cataclysmic confrontation that will reshape the world.
Genres: historical-fiction, military-fiction, fantasy, epic-fantasy
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: epic-journey, found-family
604 pages · Paperback
Content warnings: violence, war