{"product_id":"no-life-forsaken-the-second-tale-of-witness-a-novel-of-the-malazan-world-9780765323606","title":"No Life Forsaken: The Second Tale of Witness: A Novel of the Malazan World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author Steven Erikson continues his beloved Malazan Book of the Fallen--the iconic epic fantasy series that has sold more than 1.5 million copies--with the second book in the thrilling Witness sequel series.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReturn to the Malazan Empire! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA goddess awakens to a new world in the second thrilling book in the Witness series, continuing the iconic saga of the Malazan Book of the Fallen \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAmidst the ashes of a failed rebellion in Seven Cities, new embers are flaring to life. There are furrowed brows at the beleaguered Malazan Legion headquarters in G'danisban, for it would appear that yet another bloody clash with the revived cult of the Apocalyptic is coming to a head. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSeeking to crush the uprising before it ignites the entire subcontinent, Fist Arenfall has only a few dozen squads of marines at his disposal, and many of those are already dispersed--endeavoring to stamp out multiple brush-fires of dissent. His soldiers are exhausted, worn down by the grind of a simmering insurrection. The last thing Arenfall needs is the arrival of the new Adjunct, fresh from the capital and the Emperor's side. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe man's mission may be to lend support to Arenfall's efforts . . . or stick a knife in his back. 'Twas ever thus, of course. That a popular commander should inevitably be seen as a threat to the Emperor--such is the fatal nature of imperial Malazan politics. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd what of the gods? Well, as recent history has proved, their solution to any mortal mess is to make it even messier. In other words, it's just another tumultuous day in the checkered history of the Malazan Empire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteven Erikson is an archaeologist and anthropologist and a graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop. His Malazan Book of the Fallen series has met 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 the year by \u003ci\u003eSF Site\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Canada.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Tor Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51676307489042,"sku":"9780765323606","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_53f8bcca-49bf-4032-bbca-ff3a001361bc.jpg?v=1761054171","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/no-life-forsaken-the-second-tale-of-witness-a-novel-of-the-malazan-world-9780765323606","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}