Fall of Light
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Fall of Light continues to tell the tragic story of the downfall of an ancient realm, a story begun in the critically acclaimed Forge of Darkness.
It's a conflicted time in Kurald Galain, the realm of Darkness, where Mother Dark reigns. But this ancient land was once home to many a power... and even death is not quite eternal. The commoners' great hero, Vatha Urusander, is being promoted by his followers to take Mother Dark's hand in marriage, but her Consort, Lord Draconus, stands in the way of such ambitions. The impending clash sends fissures throughout the realm. As rumors of civil war burn through the masses, an ancient power emerges from the long dead seas. Caught in the middle of it all are the First Sons of Darkness, Anomander, Andarist, and Silchas Ruin of the Purake Hold...
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2 primary books#2 in The Kharkanas Trilogy
The Kharkanas Trilogy is a 2-book series with 2 released primary works first released in 2012 with contributions by Steven Erikson. 1 book is still to be released. The next book is scheduled for release on .
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17 primary books#2 in Malazan Authors’ Suggested Reading Order
Malazan Authors’ Suggested Reading Order is a 17-book series with 17 released primary works first released in 2001 with contributions by Steven Erikson, Ian Cameron Esslemont, and Ian C. Esslemont. 1 book is still to be released. The next book is scheduled for release on .
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16 primary books41 released books#2 in Malazan
Malazan is a 41-book series with 36 released primary works first released in 1999 with contributions by Steven Erikson and Ian C. Esslemont.
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Fall of Light continues a fascinating story, it mostly maintains Erickson's faster pace and clarity, builds out a world of mystery, and weaves an awesome and tragic origin to the Tiste people (as we have come to know them) that have captivated so many readers of Malazan Book of the Fallen. First off: Characters. Erickson writes characters of such variety. Staying with them as they experience life, as they struggle, as they reflect, as they cope, as they fail - its a hell of a journey. Your understanding of these people will fold in on itself by books end. It is stunning work, these characters are frighteningly real in their imperfections and their inner strengths. The story has a wandering eye at time's including events one would not expect at first, but getting to witness these legendary figures and events was a pleasure. Every aspect of the world building was a grand slam, it is a big reason I fell in love with MBotF and it has only gotten better. The books focus on political necessity, honor, duty, ambition, and love are not always on the surface, but neither are they hidden too deep. And if lessons are to be learned of these themes, they are not what one would expect, especially one unaccustomed to Erickson's critical subversions and thoughtful interrogations of our myths. Fall of Light is a tragedy, it is a descent into an inevitable doom, and the ride was captivating and engaging (in that order) the whole time. I wish to share this story with my friends, and I am eagerly awaiting the final book.
