Gardens Of The Moon: (Malazan Book Of The Fallen 1)

· The Malazan Book Of The Fallen Book 1 · Transworld Digital · Narrated by Ralph Lister
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Random House presents the audiobook edition of Gardens Of The Moon: (Malazan Book Of The Fallen 1) by Steven Erikson, read by Ralph Lister.

Bled dry by interminable warfare, infighting and bloody confrontations with Lord Anomander Rake and his Tiste Andii, the vast, sprawling Malazan empire simmers with discontent.
Even its imperial legions yearn for some respite. For Sergeant Whiskeyjack and his Bridgeburners and for Tattersail, sole surviving sorceress of the Second Legion, the aftermath of the siege of Pale should have been a time to mourn the dead. But Darujhistan, last of the Free Cities of Genabackis, still holds out - and Empress Lasseen's ambition knows no bounds.
However, it seems the empire is not alone in this great game. Sinister forces gather as the gods themselves prepare to play their hand...

Conceived and written on an epic scale, Gardens of the Moon is a breathtaking achievement - a novel in which grand design, a dark and complex mythology, wild and wayward magic and a host of enduring characters combine with thrilling, powerful storytelling to resounding effect. Acclaimed by writers, critics and readers alike, here is the opening chapter in what has been hailed a landmark of epic fantasy: the awesome 'The Malazan Book of the Fallen'.

(c) 1999, Steven Erikson (P) 2019 Penguin Audio

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4.7
34 reviews
Stephanie T.
December 29, 2019
Gave up mid-way through chapter two. Confusing plot of unmitigated gore, long list of characters, none of whom I gave a s*** about. Sorry I know lots of people loved this, but definitely not for me.
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Matt Fluegel-Carew
June 20, 2020
Epic world building and great characters, but requires a fair amount of investment, especially up front. Not a very forgiving book (or series) to start but very rewarding to finish. Gets better every read (or listen) through.
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Tomasz Wiśniewski
March 12, 2021
amazing book. after finishing a serie of Magician from Raymond E.Feist was looking someone epic, complex, amazing world bulding... oooo i get more then i ever expected. cannot wait to listen to rest of the books!
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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

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