The Authors’ Suggested Reading Order for Malazan
When a series is as extensive as Malazan, it can be hard to know where to start. Luckily, the authors have you covered. Here’s a recommended reading order:
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Fantasy Firsts Sweepstakes
It’s November, which means we are entering the last month of our Fantasy Firsts program. We wanted to say thank you with a special sweepstakes, featuring ALL the titles we highlighted this past year. That’s 40 fantastic reads from 40 different series to add to your TBR stack! Plus, we’re including an added bonus: two sandblasted book dragon mugs, so you can enjoy your coffee or tea in style while you read.
New eBook Bundles: 10/10/17
New eBook bundles of the Tufa Novels, the Malazan Empire series, the Runelords series, and Dragon Age.
The Night of Knives eBook is now on sale for $2.99
Pick up the ebook edition of Night of Knives by Ian C. Esslemont, on sale for only 2.99. A novel of the Malazan Empire, Night of Knives explores events touched on in Gardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson.
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Dancer’s Lament: Chapters 1-4
Welcome back to Fantasy Firsts. Today we’re featuring an extended excerpt from Dancer’s Lament by Ian C. Esslemont. The Path to Ascendancy trilogy takes readers deep into the politics and intrigue behind the genesis of the Malazan Empire.
Throwback Thursdays: Ian C. Esslemont on Collaboration
Welcome to Throwback Thursdays on the Tor/Forge blog! Every other week, we’re delving into our newsletter archives and sharing some of our favorite posts. The world of the Malazan Empire is beloved by many, many fans—for good reason. The world, co-created by Ian C. Esslemont and Steven Erikson, has been well developed over the course Read More »
Ian C. Esslemont on Collaboration
In a recent interview I commented that Steven Erikson and I have often been approached by people expressing surprise, even disbelief, at our long-standing collaboration in a co-created world (The Malazan Empire). These comments always come as a surprise to us because in retrospect the process seemed an entirely natural one. It simply unfolded organically—we Read More »
Sweepstakes: 25 Fantasy Books from Tor
Sign up for the Tor/Forge Newsletter for a chance to win this prize pack of 25 fantasy novels from Tor Books! Every issue of Tor’s monthly email newsletter features original writing by, and interviews with, Tor authors and editors about upcoming new titles from all Tor and Forge imprints. In addition, we occasionally send out Read More »
Ian C. Esslemont’s Return of the Crimson Guard gets starred PW review
Ian C. Esslemont’s Return of the Crimson Guard, set in the same universe as Malazan co-creator Steven Erikson’s New York Times bestselling series, receives hearty praise in a starred review in the current issue of PW: “In a long, bloody, explosive-filled battle to end all battles, Esslemont handily outdoes series cocreator Steven Erikson, evoking the Read More »