Steven Erikson Boeken

Het Malazijnse rijk stuurt haar elite-troepen naar Darujhistan om deze laatste Vrije Stad te veroveren. Het boek vertelt het verhaal van sergeant Whiskeyjack en kadermagiër Rafelrag. Opvallend is dat de hoofdrolspelers het kwade in de persoon van keizerin Laseen dienen. Doordat deze personages toch eervol en oprecht willen handelen, vervagen de grenzen tussen goed en kwaad. De wereld die geschetst wordt, is grimmig en gewelddadig, maar ook boeiend en kleurrijk. De hoofdpersonen worden goed ontwikkeld. Het plot is complex en kent vele hoofd- en bijfiguren. De lijst van dramatis personae voorin het boek is een goede steun, evenals de landkaart en de stadsplattegrond van Daruhjistan. Het plot komt tot een bevredigend einde. Dat neemt niet weg dat er nog negen vervolgdelen zijn gepland. Dit boek zal niet alleen de fantasy-liefhebbers aanspreken, maar ook de lezers van oorlogsromans.

New York Times bestselling author Steven Erikson continues the beloved Malazan Book of the Fallen with this first book in the thrilling Witness sequel trilogy, The God is Not Willing.Many years have passed since three warriors brought carnage and chaos to Silver Lake.Now the tribes of the north no longer venture into the southlands. The town has recovered and yet the legacy remains.Responding to reports of a growing unease among the tribes beyond the border, the Malazan army marches on the new god’s people. They aren't quite sure what they're going to be facing.And in those high mountains, a new warleader has risen amongst the Teblor. Scarred by the deeds of Karsa Orlong, he intends to confront his god even if he has to cut a bloody swathe through the Malazan Empire to do so.Further north, a new threat has emerged and now it seems it is the Teblor who are running out of time. Another long-feared migration is about to begin and this time it won't just be three warriors. No, this time tens of thousands are poised to pour into the lands to the south. And in their way, a single company of Malazan marines . . .

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

New York Times bestselling author Steven Erikson continues the beloved Malazan Book of the Fallen with this first book in the thrilling Witness sequel trilogy, The God is Not Willing. Many years have passed since three warriors brought carnage and chaos to Silver Lake. Now the tribes of the north no longer venture into the southlands. The town has recovered and yet the legacy remains. Responding to reports of a growing unease among the tribes beyond the border, the Malazan army marches on the new god’s people. They aren't quite sure what they're going to be facing. And in those high mountains, a new warleader has risen amongst the Teblor. Scarred by the deeds of Karsa Orlong, he intends to confront his god even if he has to cut a bloody swathe through the Malazan Empire to do so. Further north, a new threat has emerged and now it seems it is the Teblor who are running out of time. Another long-feared migration is about to begin and this time it won't just be three warriors. No, this time tens of thousands are poised to pour into the lands to the south. And in their way, a single company of Malazan marines . . .

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 - a new master of epic fantasy.

An alternate cover edition can be found here.In Northern Genabackis, a raiding party of savage tribal warriors descends from the mountains into the southern flatlands. Their intention is to wreak havoc amongst the despised lowlanders, but for the one named Karsa Orlong it marks the beginning of what will prove to be an extraordinary destiny.Some years later, it is the aftermath of the Chain of Dogs. Tavore, the Adjunct to the Empress, has arrived in the last remaining Malazan stronghold of Seven Cities. New to command, she must hone twelve thousand soldiers, mostly raw recruits but for a handful of veterans of Coltaine's legendary march, into a force capable of challenging the massed hordes of Sha'ik's Whirlwind who lie in wait in the heart of the Holy Desert.But waiting is never easy. The seer's warlords are locked into a power struggle that threatens the very soul of the rebellion, while Sha'ik herself suffers, haunted by the knowledge of her nemesis: her own sister, Tavore.And so begins this awesome new chapter in Steven Erikson's acclaimed Malazan Book of the Fallen.

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