Return of the Crimson Guard
2008 • 725 pages

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Average rating3.8

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The return of the mercenary company the Crimson Guard could not have come at a worse time for the Malazan Empire. Drained by constant warfare, weakened by betrayal and rivalries, many see the grip of Empress Laseen weakening. Conquered kingdoms and principalities test their old independence.


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6 primary books

#2 in Novels of the Malazan Empire

Novels of the Malazan Empire is a 6-book series with 6 released primary works first released in 2004 with contributions by Ian C. Esslemont.

#1
Night of Knives
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Return of the Crimson Guard
#3
Stonewielder
#4
Orb Sceptre Throne
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Blood and Bone
#6
Assail

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17 primary books

#20 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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Fall of Light
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Dancer's Lament
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Noc noży
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Blood Follows : A Tale of Bauchelain and Korbal Broach
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The Lees of Laughter's End

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16 primary books41 released books

#11 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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Les Jardins de la lune
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Fall of Light
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Memories of Ice
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House of Chains
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Blood Follows : A Tale of Bauchelain and Korbal Broach

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It’s the end of the school year and as a teacher my brain capacity is temporarily somewhat reduced. So, this has taken quite a while to get through. It’s really good, though.

Battle, armies, intrigues, involvement of several factions and really powerful players. Laseen’s a badass.

May 25, 2024