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<blockquote data-quote="GreyOne" data-source="post: 79156" data-attributes="member: 858"><p>I recommend (and second) this whenever asked: Malazan Book of the Fallen series by Steven Erikson The three out so far are:</p><p></p><p>Gardens of the Moon</p><p>Deadhouse Gates</p><p>Memories of Ice (which I'm reading right now)</p><p></p><p>These books are right up there with George Martin's series. They are vast, the world is so richly detailed (and bloody) and the characters are diverse and cool. Best yet, there's no clear cut, cookie-cutter good and evil (well maybe some evil). They have similarities to Glen Cook's The Black Company but are superior in writing, detail and sheer epic-ness.</p><p></p><p>There is so much going on in these books on so many levels, from a brewing war between Ascendants (gods), to the rise of ancient non-human peoples, to continent spanning wars, to vast levels of intrigue and mystery to very bloodily described action sequences.</p><p></p><p>The cast of characters is immense, from a group of hard-bitten soldiers and mages known as the Bridgeburners, to a large army of Malazan soldiers trying to lead 10,000 refugees across a continent where practically every city and tribe have risen against them. There's immortal characters running around, a very cool assassin organization and a neat and original way of doing magic. (the magic system alone is enough to buy the books).</p><p></p><p>Each book is sort of self-contained (huge and dense -800+ pages) and certain characters and situations continue on. Here's the book jacket synopsis for the Third One:</p><p></p><p>"The ravaged continent of Genebackis has given birth to a terrifying new empire: the Pannion Domin. Like a tide of corrupted blood, it seethes across the land, devouring all who fail to heed the world of its elusive prophet, the Pannion Seer. In its path stands an uneasy alliance: Dujek Onearm's Host and Whiskeyjack's veteran Bridgeburners - both now outlawed by the Empress - alongside their enemies of old, including the grim forces of Warlord Caladan Brood, Anomander Rake and his Tiste Andii, and the Rhivi people of the plains.</p><p></p><p>Outnumbered by the Seer's army of zealots and struggling to put aside their differences, it is vital they get word to potential allies, including an unknown mercenary brotherhood, the Grey Swords, who have been contracted to defend the city of Capustan against the fanatic hordes.</p><p></p><p>But more ancient clans too are gathering. In answer to some primal summons, the massed ranks of the undead T'lan Imass have risen. For it would appear something altogether darker and more malign threatens the very substance of this world. The Warrens are poisoned, and rumours abound of the Crippled God, now unchained and intent on a terrible revenge..."</p><p></p><p>The reason why I mention this here is that Erikson doesn't seem to be getting the attention he deserves. I'm not sure if its being published in the States (its British, by a Canadian) and I haven't got a clue why. If you see it though, I'd pick up the first book. You won't be disappointed.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="GreyOne, post: 79156, member: 858"] I recommend (and second) this whenever asked: Malazan Book of the Fallen series by Steven Erikson The three out so far are: Gardens of the Moon Deadhouse Gates Memories of Ice (which I'm reading right now) These books are right up there with George Martin's series. They are vast, the world is so richly detailed (and bloody) and the characters are diverse and cool. Best yet, there's no clear cut, cookie-cutter good and evil (well maybe some evil). They have similarities to Glen Cook's The Black Company but are superior in writing, detail and sheer epic-ness. There is so much going on in these books on so many levels, from a brewing war between Ascendants (gods), to the rise of ancient non-human peoples, to continent spanning wars, to vast levels of intrigue and mystery to very bloodily described action sequences. The cast of characters is immense, from a group of hard-bitten soldiers and mages known as the Bridgeburners, to a large army of Malazan soldiers trying to lead 10,000 refugees across a continent where practically every city and tribe have risen against them. There's immortal characters running around, a very cool assassin organization and a neat and original way of doing magic. (the magic system alone is enough to buy the books). Each book is sort of self-contained (huge and dense -800+ pages) and certain characters and situations continue on. Here's the book jacket synopsis for the Third One: "The ravaged continent of Genebackis has given birth to a terrifying new empire: the Pannion Domin. Like a tide of corrupted blood, it seethes across the land, devouring all who fail to heed the world of its elusive prophet, the Pannion Seer. In its path stands an uneasy alliance: Dujek Onearm's Host and Whiskeyjack's veteran Bridgeburners - both now outlawed by the Empress - alongside their enemies of old, including the grim forces of Warlord Caladan Brood, Anomander Rake and his Tiste Andii, and the Rhivi people of the plains. Outnumbered by the Seer's army of zealots and struggling to put aside their differences, it is vital they get word to potential allies, including an unknown mercenary brotherhood, the Grey Swords, who have been contracted to defend the city of Capustan against the fanatic hordes. But more ancient clans too are gathering. In answer to some primal summons, the massed ranks of the undead T'lan Imass have risen. For it would appear something altogether darker and more malign threatens the very substance of this world. The Warrens are poisoned, and rumours abound of the Crippled God, now unchained and intent on a terrible revenge..." The reason why I mention this here is that Erikson doesn't seem to be getting the attention he deserves. I'm not sure if its being published in the States (its British, by a Canadian) and I haven't got a clue why. If you see it though, I'd pick up the first book. You won't be disappointed. [/QUOTE]
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