โ Scribed by Esslemont, Ian C.
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It gave the Empire its name, but the tiny island and city of Malaz is now a sleepy, seedy back-water port. However this night things are a little different. This night its residents are bustling about, barring doors and shuttering windows. Because this night a once-in-a-generation Shadow Moon is due and threatens the good citizens of Malaz with demon hounds and other, darker, beings... And it was also prophesied that on this night the Emperor Kellanved, missing for all these years, will return. As factions within the greater Empire battle over the imperial throne, the Shadow Moon summons a far more alien and ancient presence for an all-out assault upon the island. Indeed the cataclysmic events that happen this night will determine the fate of the Malaz and of the entire world beyond.
Visceral power... telling a story set largely over just one terrifying night, it pulverises you with an economy that's rare in fantasy (SFX )
Fast paced storytelling... an enjoyable balance (SFFworld )
Hugely promising... a pleasing, entertaining romp (DeathRay )
I had a blast reading Night of Knives... I highly recommend it to anyone who has enjoyed the Steven Erikson novels (Fantasyhotlist.com )
Esslemont handles action and brooding atmosphere equally well (Starburst )
The debut fantasy novel from the co-creator of the Steven Erikson's extraordinary Malazan Empire
Library : Fantasy
Universes : Malazan Empire [01]
Formats : EPUB
ISBN : 9780765323712
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