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Midnight Tides continues the sprawling epic of the Malazan world. The Tiste Edur, unified under the Warlock King, face pressure from the ambitious kingdom of Lether, which seeks to expand its reach over the northern lands. As ancient forces stir, a tense treaty between the two powers hangs in the balance, hinting at the larger, unseen conflicts that threaten the realm.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Steven Erikson
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