Malazan Book of the Fallen 3: Memories of Ice (Defekt)

Marking the return of many characters fromGardens of the Moonand introducing a host of remarkable new players,Memories of Iceis both a momentous new chapter in Steven Erikson's magnificent epic fantasy and a triumph of storytelling.The ravaged continent of Genabackis has given birth to a terrifying new empire: the Pannion Domin. Like a tide of corrupted blood, it seethes across the land, devouring all.In its path stands an uneasy alliance: Onearm's army and Whiskeyjack's Bridgeburners alongside their enemies of old--the forces of the Warlord Caladan Brood, Anomander Rake and his Tiste Andii mages, and the Rhivi people of the plains.But ancient undead clans are also gathering; the T'lan Imass have risen. For it would seem something altogether darker and more malign threatens this world.Rumors abound that the Crippled God is now unchained and intent on a terrible revenge.