Gardens of the Moon (Malazan Book 1) by Steven Erikson af Steven Erikson (Bog)

Forfatter: Steven Erikson
Sprog: Engelsk
Antal sider: 0
Forlag: Corgi
Udgivelsesår: 2008
A thrilling first fantasy novel by an exciting and original new voice in the genre. The vast Malazan Empire simmers with discontent, its subject states bled dry by interminable warfare and clashes with Anomander Rake, Lord of Moon's Spawn, and the mysterious Tiste Andii. Even the imperial legions, long inured to the bloodshed, yearn for some respite. Yet the Empress' rule remains absolute, enforced by her dread Claw assassins. For Sergeant Whiskeyjack and his cynical squad of Bridgeburners, and for Tattersail, sole surviving sorceress of the Second Legion, the aftermath of the siege of Pale should have been a time to heal the still living and mourn the many dead. The Empress has other ideas. However, it would appear the Empire is not the only player in this great game. A more sinister, shadowbound force is poised to make its first move. Conceived and written on an epic scale, Gardens of the Moon" "is a breathtaking achievement -- a novel in which grand design, a dark and complex mythology, wild and wayward magic and a host of enduring characters combine with thrilling, powerful storytelling to resounding effect.
Titel: Gardens of the Moon (Malazan Book 1) by Steven Erikson
Udgave: This edition includes an introduction by the author

Sammendrag: I “Gardens of the Moon” følger læseren de malazanske hære og deres fjender i kølvandet på belejringen af Pale. Sergeant Whiskeyjack og kommandogruppen Bridgeburners er udslidte efter årelang krig, mens troldkvinden Tattersail prøver at forstå de ødelæggende magiske kræfter, der blev sluppet løs under slaget. Kejserinde Laseen retter nu blikket mod handelsbyen Darujhistan, den sidste frie by på kontinentet Genabackis. I kulissen agerer guder, Ascendants og skyggekræfter, der hver især forsøger at manipulere begivenhederne til deres egen fordel. Alliancer skifter, lejemordere og troldmænd krydser spor, og en større kosmisk konflikt tegner sig, hvor hele imperiets fremtid står på spil. Bogen blander politisk intrige, krigsførelse og episk magi i et komplekst, mørkt fantasyunivers.
Type: Paperback