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Steven Erikson Bibliography
List of complete works by Canadian fantasy fiction author Steven Erikson. ''Malazan Book of the Fallen'' Erikson and Ian C. Esslemont initially devised the Malazan world as a backdrop for a table-top role-playing game. Unhappy with the lack of quality adult oriented fantasy movies at the time, the duo decided to write their own movie script using their gaming experience and the world they had created. The script, titled ''Gardens of the Moon'', was deemed too risky and failed to sell. With interest in the script seeming nonexistent, Erikson, with Esslemont's go ahead, reworked it into a fantasy novel, which he completed around 1991–92. After meeting almost a decade of rejection, the novel was finally sold to Transworld, a division of Random House. The publisher was pleased with the work and requested additional books in the series. Using the history of the Malazan world, nine additional novels were plotted. After the publication of ''Gardens of the Moon'', reviews spread via ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steven Erikson
Steve Rune Lundin (born October 7, 1959), known by his pseudonym Steven Erikson, is a Canadian author, novelist who was educated and trained as both an archaeologist and anthropologist. He is best known for his ten-volume spanning epic fantasy series ''Malazan Book of the Fallen'', which began with the publication of ''Gardens of the Moon'' (1999) and was completed with the publication of ''The Crippled God (novel), The Crippled God'' (2011). By 2012 over 1 million copies of the series had been sold worldwide, and over 3 million copies by 2018. ''SF Site'' has called the series "the most significant work of epic fantasy since Donaldson's Chronicles of Thomas Covenant," and ''Fantasy Book Review'' described it as "the best fantasy series of recent times." Fellow author Glen Cook has called the series a masterwork, while Stephen R. Donaldson has praised him for his approach to the fantasy genre. Set in the Malazan world, Erikson has commenced a prequel trilogy, ''The Kharkanas Tril ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Science Fiction
Science fiction (often shortened to sci-fi or abbreviated SF) is a genre of speculative fiction that deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts. These concepts may include information technology and robotics, biological manipulations, space exploration, time travel, Parallel universes in fiction, parallel universes, and extraterrestrials in fiction, extraterrestrial life. The genre often explores human responses to the consequences of projected or imagined scientific advances. Science fiction is related to fantasy (together abbreviated wikt:SF&F, SF&F), Horror fiction, horror, and superhero fiction, and it contains many #Subgenres, subgenres. The genre's precise Definitions of science fiction, definition has long been disputed among authors, critics, scholars, and readers. Major subgenres include hard science fiction, ''hard'' science fiction, which emphasizes scientific accuracy, and soft science fiction, ''soft'' science fiction, which focuses on social sciences. Other no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The God Is Not Willing
''The God is Not Willing'' is the first novel of The Tales of Witness by Canadian author Steven Erikson, set after the events of the ''Malazan Book of the Fallen''. Upon its release, the book was generally praised for its prose, narrative, and worldbuilding.'''' Development In a 2019 interview, Erikson states he intends for ''The Witness Trilogy'' to be a single novel split into three volumes. Erikson has stated he found ''The God is Not Willing'' more difficult to structure than his previous works. In May 2022, Erikson announced work on a sequel titled ''No Life Forsaken''. Plot The novel is set ten years after the events in the ''Book of the Fallen'' and explores the aftermath and legacy of Karsa Orlong. Reception The novel received positive reviews upon publication. Bill Capossere from ''Tor.com'' described the novel as "a lean, sharply honed, and powerful addition to what is already in my mind the preeminent fantasy universe of the last few decades." The review also com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Kharkanas Trilogy
''The Kharkanas Trilogy'' is an epic fantasy series by the Canadian writer Steven Erikson. The series consists of three novels, two of which—'' Forge of Darkness'' and '' Fall of Light''—have been published as of 2024. The series serves as a prequel to Erikson's ''Malazan Book of the Fallen'' series, and tells the story of the Tiste, Jaghut and Azathanai, three hundred thousand years before the Malazan Empire began its conquest on Genabackis, with a focus on characters such as Anomander Rake, Draconus, Hood, Gothos and K'rul. The series draws inspiration from the Shakespearean declamation style, and is framed as being told by one poet to another. It was received positively by critics as well as readers. Plot summary Set 300,000 years before the events of ''Malazan Book of the Fallen'', the story is divided into three main narratives. The first revolves around the Tiste and the events leading up to their divide into the Andii, Liosan and Edur. The second revolves around the Jag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wurms Of Blearmouth
''The Wurms of Blearmouth'' is the fifth novella written by Canadian author Steven Erikson, set in the world of the Malazan Book of the Fallen The ''Malazan Book of the Fallen'' () is a series of epic fantasy novels written by the Canadian author Steven Erikson. The series, published by Bantam Books in the U.K. and Tor Books in the U.S., consists of ten volumes, beginning with '' Garde .... It follows the adventures of the duo, Bauchelain and Korbal Broach, along with their suitably phlegmatic manservant, Emancipor Reese. References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Wurms of Blearmouth, The 2012 Canadian novels Malazan Book of the Fallen Novels by Steven Erikson PS Publishing books ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crack'd Pot Trail
''Crack'd Pot Trail'' is the fourth novella by Canadian author Steven Erikson in his ''Malazan Book of the Fallen'' series. It is preceded by ''The Lees of Laughter's End'', and will be followed by another two novellas. The novella was released in December 2009 with 300 traycased, signed and jacketed hardcovers with color plates and 700 unjacketed and unsigned hardcovers copies available for pre-order. References 2009 Canadian novels Novels by Steven Erikson Malazan Book of the Fallen PS Publishing books {{2000s-fantasy-novel-stub ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lees Of Laughter's End
''The Lees Of Laughter's End'' is a novella by Canadian author Steven Erikson, set in the world of his ''Malazan Book of the Fallen'' epic fantasy series. It continues the storyline of Bauchelain, Korbal Broach and Emancipor Reese, three characters who had a cameo appearance in the novel ''Memories of Ice'' and were the focus for the previous two novellas, '' Blood Follows'' and ''The Healthy Dead''. Although this novella was written after ''The Healthy Dead'', its place in the storyline is immediately following ''Blood Follows'' and prior to ''The Healthy Dead''. The novella was published in the United Kingdom by PS Publishing PS Publishing is an independent book publisher based in Hornsea, UK. Background PS Publishing was founded in 1999 by Peter Crowther. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bonehunters
''The Bonehunters'' is a fantasy novel by Canadian author Steven Erikson, the sixth volume in his epic fantasy series, the ''Malazan Book of the Fallen''. ''The Bonehunters'' is a direct sequel to the fourth volume, ''House of Chains'', and alludes to events in the fifth, '' Midnight Tides''. Publishing The novel was first published in the United Kingdom as a hardcover on 1 March 2006. The first mass-market paperback edition appeared in April 2007. The first United States edition was published in September 2007. Plot summary ''The Bonehunters'' begins two months after the events of ''House of Chains''. The Malazan Fourteenth Army has destroyed the army of the Whirlwind, and Adjunct Tavore Paran has executed Sha'ik. Pressing westward the Fourteenth pursues the remnants of the Whirlwind rebellion (under Leoman of the Flails), as it seeks refuge in the fortress city of Y'Ghatan, where the Malazan Empire had previously faced its greatest defeat. When Malazan forces attempt to take the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Healthy Dead
''The Healthy Dead'' is a novella by Canadian author Steven Erikson, set in the world of his ''Malazan Book of the Fallen'' epic fantasy series. It continues the story line of Bauchelain, Korbal Broach and Emancipor Reese, three characters who had a cameo appearance in the novel ''Memories of Ice'' and were the focus for the previous novella, '' Blood Follows''. In 2014 it had a rating of 4.5 out of 5 on Amazon. The novella was published in the United Kingdom by PS Publishing in 2004, and in the United States The United States of America (USA), also known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federal republic of 50 U.S. state, states and a federal capital district, Washington, D.C. The 48 ... by Night Shade Books in December 2005. The follow-up to ''The Healthy Dead'' is '' The Lees Of Laughter's End'', also published by PS Publishing in 2007. The follow-up novella actually takes place in a gap of time betwe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Midnight Tides
''Midnight Tides'' is a fantasy novel by Canadian author Steven Erikson, the fifth volume in his epic fantasy series, the ''Malazan Book of the Fallen''. Although it is part of the larger series, it contains limited references to the earlier books. However, it is not a stand-alone volume, as the events of '' Reaper's Gale'' and '' Dust of Dreams'' follow directly from it. The novel was first published in the United Kingdom as a hardcover on 1 March 2004, followed by a mass-market paperback edition on 1 March 2005. The first American edition was released on 17 April 2007. Plot summary The Tiste Edur tribes are set to meet with a delegation from the Kingdom of Lether to negotiate a treaty. Meanwhile, the city of Lether is preparing for the fulfilment of a prophecy that declares the King will become Emperor at the Seventh Closure. To consolidate his power, the Warlock King sends Trull Sengar and his brothers—Fear, Binadas, and Rhulad—on a quest to recover a sword. When they l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
House Of Chains
''House of Chains'' is an epic fantasy novel by Canadian author Steven Erikson, the fourth volume of his series the ''Malazan Book of the Fallen''. It is a sequel to the second volume, ''Deadhouse Gates''. Synopsis The first volume of ''House of Chains'' takes place prior to the events of the previous three books. A mighty Teblor warrior named Karsa Orlong descends from his mountain fastness on Genabackis, beginning a campaign against civilisation that leads to the deaths of his brothers and his capture by the Malazan Empire. Karsa is brought to the subcontinent of Seven Cities via a slave ship, where he befriends local rebel Leoman of the Flails. The two escape the Malazans and travel to the holy desert of Raraku to join Sha'ik, where Karsa is revealed to be the Toblakai who previously appeared in ''Deadhouse Gates''. The story moves forward to immediately after the events of ''Deadhouse Gates''. The Chain of Dogs - the evacuation of 50,000 Malazan civilians across 1,500 mile ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deadhouse Gates
''Deadhouse Gates'' is an epic fantasy novel by Canadian writer Steven Erikson, the second installment in his ''Malazan Book of the Fallen'' series. It follows the events of the first novel, '' Gardens of the Moon'', and takes place simultaneously with the events of the third novel, ''Memories of Ice''. The novel was first published in the United Kingdom as a trade paperback on 1 September 2000, followed by a mass-market paperback edition on 1 October 2001. The first United States edition was published in hardcover by Tor Books Tor Books is the primary imprint of Tor Publishing Group (previously Tom Doherty Associates), a publishing company based in New York City. It primarily publishes science fiction and fantasy titles. History Tor was founded by Tom Doherty, ... on 28 February 2005, with a mass-market paperback edition released on 7 February 2006. Notably, ''Deadhouse Gates'' is the only novel in the series where the UK and US editions share the same cover design; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
