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The awesome - and acclaimed - fourth instalment in Steven Erikson's epic fantasy sequence THE MALAZAN BOOK OF THE FALLEN.

About the Author

Archaeologist and anthropologist Steven Erikson's debut fantasy novel, Gardens of the Moon, was shortlisted for the World Fantasy Award and introduced fantasy readers to his epic 'The Malazan Book of the Fallen' sequence, which has been hailed 'a masterwork of the imagination'. This River Awakens was hist first novel, and originally published under the name Steve Lundin. Having lived in Cornwall for a number of years, Steve will be returning to Canada in late summer 2012. To find out more, visit www.malazanempire.com and www.stevenerikson.com

Reviews

The kind of epic narrative that will have you scrambling for more
*Stephen R. Donaldson*

This is true myth in the making, a drawing upon fantasy to to recreate histories and legends as rich as any found within our culture
*Interzone*

Combines a sense of mythic power and depth of world with fully realized characters and thrilling action
*Michael A. Stackpole*

Easily the best fantasy series to appear in the past decade
*SF site*

A young barbarian warrior of the Uryd tribe of the Teblor people accompanies his comrades on a raid into the lowlands and begins an unexpected journey that takes him to strange lands and an even stranger destiny. As the armies of the Shai'k gather in the Holy Desert for their war of conquest against the city of Aren, the last stronghold of the Malazan Empire, a newly arrived adjunct to the empress attempts to train a fighting force able to withstand the coming invasion. In the latest addition to his Malazan series (Gardens of the Moon; Deadhouse Gates), Erikson crafts a multilayered tale of magic and war, loyalty and betrayal. Complexly drawn characters occupy a richly detailed world in this panoramic saga, which should appeal to fans of epic and military fantasy as well as series followers. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

The kind of epic narrative that will have you scrambling for more -- Stephen R. Donaldson
This is true myth in the making, a drawing upon fantasy to to recreate histories and legends as rich as any found within our culture * Interzone *
Combines a sense of mythic power and depth of world with fully realized characters and thrilling action -- Michael A. Stackpole
Easily the best fantasy series to appear in the past decade * SF site *