Steven Erikson Knihy

Tavore Paran struggles to hold her army together in order to combat a fearsome alien force, while the gods threaten to once again unleash dragons to destroy the world

The Seven Cities Rebellion has been defeated, and Sha'ik is dead, but a final rebel faction remains in Y'Ghatan, led by the fanatical Leoman of the Flails. The Malaz 14th Army, weary from battle, is uneasy about besieging this ancient fortress, the site of Dassem Ultor's death and a massacre of Malazan soldiers. The atmosphere is thick with foreboding. Meanwhile, a greater conflict brews as the Crippled God gains a place in the pantheon, causing a schism that demands sides be taken. The rules of engagement have shifted dramatically, and the first bloodshed will occur in the mortal realm. A diverse cast of characters, including Heboric Ghost Hands, the possessed Apsalar, the killer Cutter, the warrior Karsa Orlong, and the ancient wanderers Icarium and Mappo, are each seeking to shape their destinies against the backdrop of divine interference. With tensions escalating and knives drawn, the gods are less inclined to show mercy. War looms, not just on earth but in the heavens, with the ultimate prize being existence itself. This installment continues the epic saga of the Malazan Book of the Fallen, celebrated for its imaginative scope and recognized as a fantasy classic.

The continent of Genabackis faces the rise of the Pannion Domin, a fanatical empire led by the elusive Pannion Seer, which consumes all who resist its corrupting influence. In opposition stands a fragile alliance of Dujek Onearm's Host, the Bridgeburners, and former foes like Warlord Caladan Brood, Anomander Rake, and the Rhivi people. Ancient forces are also awakening, as the undead T'lan Imass rise in response to a dark summons. A deeper menace looms, with the Warrens poisoned and whispers of the Crippled God, now unchained and seeking vengeance. This installment marks the return of beloved characters from previous narratives while introducing new, compelling figures. The story promises a rich tapestry of thrilling action and profound themes, showcasing Erikson's remarkable ability to blend mythic power with fully realized characters. His work is celebrated for its vast imagination and emotional depth, altering readers' perceptions of reality. As a renowned archaeologist and anthropologist, Erikson has crafted a genre-defining epic that continues to captivate audiences, solidifying his place among the top fantasy authors of all time.

After decades of internecine warfare, the tribes of the Tiste Edur have at last united under the Warlock King of the Hiroth. There is peace, but it has been exacted at a terible price: a pact made with a hidden power whose motives are at best suspect, at worst deadly

První díl nové série volně navazuje na Malazskou knihu padlých. Uplynulo mnoho let od chvíle, kdy do malé osady na břehu Stříbrného jezera přišli tři teblorští válečníci a s nimi krvavé masakry a chaos. Ač se městečko vzpamatovalo a teblorské kmeny již na jih nevyrážejí, vzpomínka na minulé hrůzy zůstává. Karsa Orlong, jeden ze tří, je nyní považován za boha, i když je to bůh odtažitý a lhostejný. V témže čase ve vysokých horách, kde žijí teblorské kmeny, povstal nový válečný vůdce. Poznamenán skutky Karsy Orlonga se hodlá svému bohu postavit, i kdyby to znamenalo prosekat si krvavou cestu skrz Malazskou říši. Invaze, jejíž hrozba dlouho visela ve vzduchu, má začít každou chvíli. Tentokrát to nebudou tři obyčejní válečníci. Tentokrát se země na jihu chystají zaplavit tisíce Teblorů. A v cestě jim stojí jen jediná legie malazských mariňáků. Nakladatelská anotace. Kráceno.

In Darujhistan, the saying goes that Love and Death shall arrive together, dancing... It is summer and the heat is oppressive, yet the discomfiture of the small rotund man in the faded red waistcoat is not entirely due to the sun. Dire portents plague his nights and haunt the city

The Letherii Empire is in turmoil. Rhulad Sengar, the Emperor of a Thousand Deaths, spirals into madness, while the Errant, once a farseeing god, appears suddenly blind to the future. Driven by the corruption and self-interest, the empire edges ever-closer to all-out war with its neighbouring kingdoms.

In Northern Genabackis, savage tribal warriors descend from the mountains into the southern flat lands. Their intention is to wreak havoc among the despised lowlanders, but for the one named Karsa Orlong it marks the beginning of what will prove an extraordinary destiny.

In the vast dominion of Seven Cities, in the Holy Desert Raraku, the seer Sha'ik and her followers prepare for the long-prophesied uprising known as the Whirlwind. Unprecedented in size and savagery, this maelstrom of fanaticism and bloodlust will embroil the Malazan Empire in one of the bloodiest conflicts it has ever known, shaping destinies and giving birth to legends . . . Set in a brilliantly realized world ravaged by dark, uncontrollable magic, this thrilling novel of war, intrigue and betrayal confirms Steven Erikson as a storyteller of breathtaking skill, imagination and originality--the author who has written the first great fantasy epic of the new millennium.

In a faraway land and beneath indifferent skies, the final chapter of The Malazan Book of the Fallen has begun. This masterwork of imagination may be the high-water mark of epic fantasy.--Glen Cook.