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When the glaciers of Assail begin to melt, the once-remote land becomes a prize for adventurers seeking rumored riches. The Crimson Guard, led by Shimmer, travels north not just for coins but for answers to mysteries that haunt the region. Joining them are a bard from Letherii, a Tiste Andii with powerful memories of a forgotten past, a mighty champion who once served the Malazans, and a summoner who will stop a looming crusade. Together they confront hostile coasts, ice‑bound barriers, fearsome creatures, and the possibility of elder monsters, all while the fate of the continent hangs in the balance.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Ian C. Esslemont
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