Dancer's Lament: Path to Ascendancy Book 1 (A Novel of the Mal...

Ian C. Esslemont's prequel trilogy takes readers deeper into the politics and intrigue of the New York Times bestselling Malazan Empire.The first book of the Path to Ascendancy trilogy, Dancer's Lament, focuses on the genesis of the empire and features Dancer, the skilled assassin, who, alongside the mage Kellanved, would found the Malazan empire.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Return of the Crimson Guard

“Esslemont evokes the gore and grit of the battlefield while cannily expanding the labyrinthine Malazan world and untangling the wickedly intertwined stories just enough to keep readers from feeling lost.”

Publishers Weekly on Night of Knives

“Esslemont nails the feel and flavor of Erikson's books and brings the historical characters to life with a dexterity that will win over even the most skeptical fans.”

SFX on Night of Knives

“Whether it's Erikson or Esslemont at the controls, it's in safe hands.”

Death Ray on Night of Knives

“A contained, concise romp that's also dense with fan-pleasing information.”

About the Author

IAN CAMERON ESSELMONT was born in 1962 in Winnipeg, Canada.  He has a degree in Creative Writing, studied and worked as an archaeologist, travelled extensively in South East Asia, and lived in Thailand and Japan for several years. He now lives in Fairbanks, Alaska, with his wife and children.  His novels Night of Knives, Return of the Crimson Guard, Stonewielder, Orb Sceptre Throne and Blood and Bone are all set in the fantasy world of Malaz that he co-created with Steven Erickson.

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