Vast legions of gods, mages, humans, dragons and all manner of
creatures play out the fate of the Malazan Empire in this first book in
a major epic fantasy series
The Malazan Empire simmers with discontent, bled dry by interminable
warfare, bitter infighting and bloody confrontations with the formidable
Anomander Rake and his Tiste Andii, ancient and implacable sorcerers.
Even the imperial legions, long inured to the bloodshed, yearn for some
respite. Yet Empress Laseen's rule remains absolute, enforced by her
dread Claw assassins.
For Sergeant Whiskeyjack and his squad of Bridgeburners, and for
Tattersail, surviving cadre mage of the Second Legion, the aftermath of
the siege of Pale should have been a time to mourn the many dead. But
Darujhistan, last of the Free Cities of Genabackis, yet holds out. It is
to this ancient citadel that Laseen turns her predatory gaze.
However, it would appear that the Empire is not alone in this great
game. Sinister, shadowbound forces are gathering as the gods themselves
prepare to play their hand...
Conceived and written on a panoramic scale, Gardens of the Moon is
epic fantasy of the highest order--an enthralling adventure by an
outstanding new voice.
