Steven Erikson

Steven Erikson

Steven Erikson's writing is an intricate tapestry of history, mythology, and human experience, woven into the fabric of his expansive fantasy worlds. Born in Canada and trained as an archaeologist and anthropologist, his background in these fields lends a rich texture to his novels. His stories are not just escapist adventures—they are philosophical explorations into the nature of conflict, morality, and the intricate societies that shape human lives.

Erikson’s Malazan Book of the Fallen series stands as a towering achievement in epic fantasy. Its labyrinthine plots, vast world-building, and morally complex characters have garnered a loyal following, with each novel revealing new layers of depth. The series kicks off with Gardens of the Moon, a work that redefined the scope of fantasy with its mature themes and unflinching exploration of power, war, and the price of immortality. Recognized with critical acclaim and shortlisted for the World Fantasy Award, this series catapulted Erikson into the pantheon of modern fantasy giants.

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Updated 04/07/2025
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Books by Steven Erikson
  ★ 8.26 / 46
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Series by Steven Erikson

Willful Child (3 books)

Speculative Fiction Books

(Tale of Witness #3 / 3)
2026 | fantasy, high fantasy | Release date 2026
(Tale of Witness #2 / 3)
2025 | fantasy, high fantasy | Release date October 28, 2025
(The Kharkanas Trilogy #3 / 3)
2025 | fantasy, high fantasy | Release date 2025
(Tales of Bauchelain and Korbal Broach)
2021 | fantasy, high fantasy, short stories
(Tale of Witness #1 / 3)
2021 | fantasy, high fantasy
(Willful Child #3 / 3)
2018 | science fiction, space opera
2018 | science fiction
(Tales of Bauchelain and Korbal Broach)
2018 | fantasy, high fantasy, collection
(Willful Child #2 / 3)
2016 | science fiction, space opera
(The Kharkanas Trilogy #2 / 3)
2016 | fantasy, high fantasy
(Tales of Bauchelain and Korbal Broach)
2016 | fantasy, high fantasy
(Willful Child #1 / 3)
2014 | science fiction, space opera
(The Malazan Book of the Fallen)
2014 | fantasy, high fantasy, collection
(The Kharkanas Trilogy #1 / 3)
2012 | fantasy, high fantasy
(Tales of Bauchelain and Korbal Broach)
2012 | fantasy, high fantasy
2012 | science fiction, fantasy, short stories
(The Malazan Book of the Fallen #10 / 10)
2011 | fantasy, high fantasy
(Tales of Bauchelain and Korbal Broach)
2009 | fantasy, high fantasy
(Tales of Bauchelain and Korbal Broach)
2009 | fantasy, high fantasy, collection
(The Malazan Book of the Fallen #9 / 10)
2009 | fantasy, high fantasy
2008 | science fiction
(The Malazan Book of the Fallen #8 / 10)
2008 | fantasy, high fantasy
(The Malazan Book of the Fallen #7 / 10)
2007 | fantasy, high fantasy
(Tales of Bauchelain and Korbal Broach)
2007 | fantasy, high fantasy
(The Malazan Book of the Fallen #6 / 10)
2006 | fantasy, high fantasy
2005 | science fiction
(The Malazan Book of the Fallen #5 / 10)
2004 | fantasy, high fantasy
(Tales of Bauchelain and Korbal Broach)
2004 | fantasy, high fantasy
(The Malazan Book of the Fallen #4 / 10)
2002 | fantasy, high fantasy
(Tales of Bauchelain and Korbal Broach)
2002 | fantasy, high fantasy
(The Malazan Book of the Fallen #3 / 10)
2001 | fantasy, high fantasy
(The Malazan Book of the Fallen #2 / 10)
2000 | fantasy, high fantasy
(The Malazan Book of the Fallen #1 / 10)
1999 | fantasy, high fantasy

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