First published 2008
The streets of Darujhistan seethe with whispers and portents. Strangers have arrived, a murderer stalks the night, and shadowy forces gather in the distance. As the ruling Tiste Andii appear blind to the rising cult of the Redeemer, the Lord of Death himself seems to be orchestrating a cosmic conspiracy. In the heart of this brewing storm stands Anomander Rake, the Son of Darkness, determined to right an ancient wrong. With baying hounds at the edge of the city, the fate of the world hangs in the balance.
Genres: mystery, fantasy, thriller, dark-fantasy, epic-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, dark-protagonist
832 pages · Paperback · Tor Books
Content warnings: death, violence