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The ravaged continent of Genabackis has given birth to a terrifying new
empire: the Pannion Domin. Like a tide of corrupted blood, it seethes
across the land, devouring all – kingdoms and cities alike – who fail
to heed the word of its elusive prophet, the Pannion Seer. In its path
stands an uneasy alliance: Dujek Onearm's Host and Whiskeyjack's
veteran Bridgeburners – each now outlawed by the Empress – alongside
their enemies of old, including the grim forces of Warlord Caladan
Brood, Anomander Rake, Son of Darkness, and his Tiste Andii, and the
Rhivi people of the Plains. Outnumbered by the Seer's army of fanatics
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 hold Capustan, the next
city in the Domin's path.
But more ancient clans too are gathering. As if 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...
Marking the return of many key characters from Gardens of the Moon and
introducing a host of remarkable new players, Memories of Ice is not
only the momentous new chapter in Steven Erikson's magnificent epic
fantasy but also another triumph of storytelling.
"Homeric in scope and vision… Read and expect to be overpowered, not only by a
story that never fails to thrill and entertain, but by a saga that
lives up to its name, both intellectually and in its dramatic, visually
rich and lavish storytelling." – SF Site
