Gardens of the Moon

The Malazan Empire, a sprawling dominion bled dry by endless war and brutal internal power struggles, finds itself at a precipice. Sergeant Whiskeyjack and his fabled Bridgeburners, alongside the formidable sorceress Tattersail, are still reeling from the devastating siege of Pale. Yet, there is no respite; Empress Laseen's relentless ambition fixes on Darujhistan, the last independent Free City of Genabackis, threatening to plunge the continent into further chaos. As the imperial legions prepare for their next conquest, they unwittingly step onto a far grander stage. Ancient, shadowy forces awaken, and the gods themselves begin to stir, their cosmic games intertwining with mortal machinations. Intrigue, betrayal, and a deep, complex mythology collide in a breathtaking tapestry of war and magic, where every character, from common soldier to ascended deity, holds a pivotal, often perilous, role.