{"product_id":"gardens-of-the-moon-9780765348784","title":"Gardens of the Moon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVast legions of gods, mages, humans, dragons and all manner of creatures play out the fate of the Malazan Empire in this first book in a major epic fantasy series\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003efrom Steven Erikson.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Malazan Empire simmers with discontent, bled dry by interminable warfare, bitter infighting and bloody confrontations with the formidable Anomander Rake and his Tiste Andii, ancient and implacable sorcerers. Even the imperial legions, long inured to the bloodshed, yearn for some respite. Yet Empress Laseen's rule remains absolute, enforced by her dread Claw assassins. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor Sergeant Whiskeyjack and his squad of Bridgeburners, and for Tattersail, surviving cadre mage of the Second Legion, the aftermath of the siege of Pale should have been a time to mourn the many dead. But Darujhistan, last of the Free Cities of Genabackis, yet holds out. It is to this ancient citadel that Laseen turns her predatory gaze. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHowever, it would appear that the Empire is not alone in this great game. Sinister, shadowbound forces are gathering as the gods themselves prepare to play their hand... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eConceived and written on a panoramic scale, \u003ci\u003eGardens of the Moon \u003c\/i\u003eis epic fantasy of the highest order--an enthralling adventure by an outstanding new voice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteven Erikson \u003c\/b\u003eis an archaeologist and anthropologist and a graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop. His Malazan Book of the Fallen series, including \u003ci\u003eThe Crippled God\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDust of Dreams\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eToll the Hounds\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eReaper's Gale\u003c\/i\u003e, have met with widespread international acclaim and established him as a major voice in the world of fantasy fiction. The first book in the series, \u003ci\u003eGardens of the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e, was shortlisted for a World Fantasy Award. The second novel, \u003ci\u003eDeadhouse Gates\u003c\/i\u003e, was voted one of the ten best fantasy novels of 2000 by SF Site. He lives in Canada.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Tor Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50569297232146,"sku":"9780765348784","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_bfa4f3a9-4f0d-4099-8ca8-f8fb75bae777.jpg?v=1731955307","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/gardens-of-the-moon-9780765348784","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}