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Tavore Lechy, newly appointed Adjunct of the Malazan Empire, faces the colossal task of transforming a ragged cohort of twelve thousand raw soldiers into a fighting force capable of confronting Sha'ik’s massive Whirlwind. She must heal the fractures left by the death of seasoned commander Coltaine and inspire hope among the survivors of his legendary march.
Meanwhile, in the arid realm of Raraku, rebel leader Sha'ik gathers a coalition of tribal chiefs, High Mages and former Malazan forces. Internal power struggles threaten to unravel her rebellion, and her knowledge of Tavore’s heritage casts a shadow over both sisters’ destinies.
Set against the backdrop of Imperial ambition and enduring conflict, this epic installment weaves military strategy, faith, and betrayal into the sprawling narrative of the Malazan Empire.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Steven Erikson
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