{"product_id":"9781804999196","title":"Night Of Knives : (Malazan Empire: 1) by Ian C Esslemont","description":"The action-packed epic fantasy from the million copy bestselling author, a must read for fans of Steven Erikson, George R R Martin, and Brandon Sanderson.   `A gem of a read.' Fantasy Book ReviewThe Malazan Empire - vast, omnipotent and unforgiving . . .   The small island of Malaz and its city may have given this great empire its name, but it is now little more than a sleepy backwater. Until tonight.   Tonight the city is on edge - streets humming with desperate, urgent activity as its citizens hurry to lock up shops, bar doors and shutter windows.   For tonight, there is to be a convergence. The once-in-a-generation appearance of a Shadow Moon - an event that threatens the good people of Malaz with demon hounds and all manner of other, darker things.   And tonight, it is prophesied that the Emperor Kellanved will return - and there are those who would prevent that happening at any cost. As various factions align themselves, a far more ancient presence prepares an all-out assault upon the island.   Witnesses to these cataclysmic events will include Kiska, a young thief who yearns to flee the city, and the war-weary veteran Temper, who simply wants to escape his past.   Although they do not know it, they each have a part to play in a confrontation that will not only determine the fate of Malaz City but also of the world beyond . . .   Praise for The Malazan Empire:`I cannot recommend this enough' 5-star reader review`Addictive' 5-star reader review`Couldn't put it down' 5-star reader review`Any fan of [Steven] Eriksson will LOVE this book I finished it in one sitting!' 5-star reader review`Awesome world building' 5-star reader review`Truly an epic novel with some of the best imagery and descriptive beauty you'll ever find!' 5-star reader review`Filled with action, magic and amazing characters.I absolutely adored this book!' 5-star reader reviewIan C. Esslemont's Tales of the Malazan Empire continue in Return of the Crimson Guard.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56307036881269,"sku":"9781804999196","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781804999196.jpg?v=1762802863","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781804999196","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}