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Reaper's Gale

The Malazan Book of the Fallen #7 / 10
by Steven Erikson
Reaper's Gale (The Malazan Book of the Fallen #7) by Steven Erikson
  ★ 9.04 / 22
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The Letherii Empire – driven by the corrupt and self-interested – is crumbling. Surrounded by sycophants and agents of his venal chancellor, the Emperor Rhulad Sengar descends into madness. Conspiracies abound. The imperial secret police conduct a campaign of terror against its own people. The Errant, once a farseeing god, is suddenly blind to the future. Scenting chaos, dread forces are closing in from all sides.

Against this turbulent, treacherous backdrop, a band of fugitives are trying to flee the empire. One of them, Fear Sengar, seeks the soul of Scabandari Bloodeye, for this might save his brother, the emperor. However, with them travels Scabandari’s most ancient and bitter foe: Silchas Ruin, brother of Anomander Rake. The still-fresh wounds he carries on his back were made by the blades of Scabandari; his motives are anything but certain.

And the great Edur fleet – its warriors selected from countless peoples – draws ever closer to home. Among its number are Karsa Orlong and Icarium Lifestealer – each destined to cross blades with the emperor himself. But in crossing half the world, the Tiste Edur have left behind a tide of blood. Such brutality cannot go unanswered. For some there must be a reckoning, for some this is far from over...

A brutal, harrowing tale of war, betrayal and dark, uncontrollable magic, this is epic fantasy at its most imaginative, storytelling at its most thrilling.

"I stand slack jawed in awe of The Malazan Book of the Fallen. This masterwork of imagination may be the high watermark of epic fantasy." – Glen Cook, author of The Black Company series

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Category: Fantasy, High Fantasy
Release date: May 7, 2007

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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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Yet Erikson's creative voice is not confined to the Malazan universe. With works like The Kharkanas Trilogy and Willful Child, he proves himself an author who’s never afraid to experiment. The Kharkanas Trilogy explores the ancient origins of his Malazan world, offering a deeper dive into the history of gods and men, while Willful Child showcases his talent for satirical humor, skewering space opera tropes with razor-sharp wit.

At the heart of Erikson's writing is a deep exploration of the human condition. Whether he’s examining the brutalities of war or the fallibility of those in power, his stories don’t offer simple answers—they challenge readers to think, question, and reflect. His characters are often flawed, their journeys laden with sacrifice and loss, making their triumphs all the more hard-earned and meaningful.

Erikson’s work resonates with fans who crave stories that don’t just entertain but also provoke thought. It’s a world where every decision carries weight, where the cost of defiance is often measured in blood. But for all its darkness, Erikson’s writing also glimmers with moments of hope and redemption, making his stories as emotionally rich as they are intellectually challenging.

As he continues to write, Steven Erikson remains an ever-evolving voice in fantasy, proving that the genre is as much a medium for philosophical inquiry as it is for epic battles and world-shattering events. Whether you’re discovering Malazan for the first time or revisiting its pages, Erikson’s narratives offer an experience unlike any other—complex, multifaceted, and unafraid to ask the hard questions.

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The Malazan Book of the Fallen

A Tale of the Malazan Book of the Fallen is a ten books epic fantasy series written by author Steven Erikson. The scope and breadth of this series is so truly vast as to be unrivaled in the fantasy field today, mostly thanks to Erikson's finely crafted storytelling and his twenty years of experience in anthropology and archaeology.

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Using mythology incarnate, vast legions of gods, mages, creatures, dragons, and humans play out the fate of the Malazan Empire, with action and battle scenes among the most brutal and exciting in fantasy, and the landscapes and cities among the most morose.


The Malazan Book of the Fallen consists of ten primary books, and includes one additional book that complement the series but is not considered mandatory reads. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Main series Malazan World

Gardens of the Moon (The Malazan Book of the Fallen #1)
  ★ 8.26 / 46
Deadhouse Gates (The Malazan Book of the Fallen #2)
  ★ 8.02 / 34
Memories of Ice (The Malazan Book of the Fallen #3)
  ★ 8.80 / 29
House of Chains (The Malazan Book of the Fallen #4)
  ★ 8.66 / 26
Midnight Tides (The Malazan Book of the Fallen #5)
  ★ 9.30 / 24
The Bonehunters (The Malazan Book of the Fallen #6)
  ★ 8.90 / 22
Reaper's Gale (The Malazan Book of the Fallen #7)
  ★ 9.04 / 22
Toll the Hounds (The Malazan Book of the Fallen #8)
  ★ 9.38 / 18
Dust of Dreams (The Malazan Book of the Fallen #9)
  ★ 9.62 / 18
The Crippled God (The Malazan Book of the Fallen #10)
  ★ 9.56 / 16
The Complete Malazan Book of the Fallen (The Malazan Book of the Fallen)
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10/24/2007
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Seregil of Rhiminee
3521 books, 260 reviews, 15 posts
★★★★★★★★★★ 10 / 10

Reaper's Gale is the seventh book of Tales of the Malazan Book of the Fallen. I enjoyed reading this book. This seventh book is very good and the story is excellent. If you've enjoyed reading the previous books by Steven Erikson, you should read this book. You'll like it.

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