First published 2002
In the aftermath of the Chain of Dogs, a new Malazan commander, Tavore, must forge a ragtag army to face the massed hordes of the rebel leader Sha'ik. But Sha'ik's rebellion is torn by infighting, and Tavore is haunted by her own family ties to the enemy. As these forces collide, the fate of the Malazan empire hangs in the balance. Erikson's epic fantasy delivers gritty battles, complex characters, and a captivating clash of power and loyalty.
Genres: military-fiction, fantasy, epic-fantasy, political-thriller
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
672 pages · Paperback · Tor Books
Content warnings: violence, war