Orb Sceptre Throne: A Novel of the Malazan Empire (Novels of the Malazan Empire)
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| Rating | : | 4.43 (629 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0765329999 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 608 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-07-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
While, as ever at the centre of everything, a thief in a red waistcoat and of rotund proportions walks the streets, juggling in one hand custard pastries, and in the other the fate of the city itself.Far to the south, fragments of the titanic Moon's Spawn have crashed into the Rivan Sea creating a series of islesand a fortune hunter's dream. But there he finds far more than he'd bargained for as the rush to claim the Spawn's treasures descends into a mad scramble of chaos and bloodshed. A Malazan veteran calling himself 'Red' ventures out to try his luckand perhaps say goodbye to old friends. For powers from across the world have gathered here, searching for the legendary Throne of Night. Yet there are those who will not allow the past to remain buried. The epic new chapter in the history of Malazthe new epic fantasy from Steven Erikson's friend and co-creator of this extraordinary and exciting imagined world.Darujhistan, city of dreams, city of blue flames, is peaceful at last; its citizens free to return to politicking, bickering, trading and, above all, enjoying the good things in life. The merchant Humble Measure schemes to drive out the rema
He has studied archaeology and creative writing, has traveled extensively in South East Asia, and lived in Thailand and Japan for several years. He now lives in Alaska with his wife and children and is currently working on another novel set in the world of Malaz, a world he co-created with Steven Erikson.. IAN CAMERON ESSLEMONT grew up
"Another great book by Esslemont" according to Rereader. Esslemont in his previous books has already proven himself a capable author and worthy to write in the Malazan universe. "Orb Sceptre Throne" does not contain the scope and compexity of "Return of the Crimson Guard" nor does it touch upon the world development seen in "Stoneweilder"—two benchmarks of his works I've read so far—but in the end it is still a Malazan book, and that means action, literary prose, prominent characters not typical to fantasy (women and non-European based ethnicities and cultures) and generally just a great, engaging read with lines from the book capable of making you laugh and. Getting better all the time. libby g. fulgione Although I admit to being heavily swayed by my love for the characters of this little town in awarding this novel 5 stars, Mr Esslemont continues to grow as an author, fine tuning his storytelling and technique. I wish I had time to provide further compliment to his work but I am sure Mr Esslemont will forgive me my haste as I cannot wait any longer to begin his next work. To both of the Malazan authors please o e back to the characters who inhabit the quaint and lovely little burg of Daru . Nicholas William Gibson said You want to know more about the segula and Moranth. You want to know more about the segula and Moranth, because this book is how you learn more about the segula and the Moranth. Also Kruppe is back!
A worthy and satisfying installment.” Publishers Weekly. “Esslemont spins a tale of adventure and history that is both weighty and electrifying, both breakneck and intricate