Forge of Darkness, Steven Erikson
Forge of Darkness, Steven Erikson
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Forge of Darkness

Author: Steven Erikson

Narrator: Daniel Philpott

Unabridged: 31 hr 56 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/19/2012

Categories: Fiction, Fantasy, Epic

Synopsis

In this first installment of the prequel trilogy for the New York Times bestselling series Malazan Book of Fallen, an ancient power emerges at the brink of civil warSteven Erikson entered the pantheon of great fantasy writers with his debut, Gardens of the Moon. Now Erikson returns with a trilogy that takes place millennia before the events of the Malazan Book of the Fallen. Forge of Darkness introduces listeners to Kurald Galain, the warren of Darkness, and tells an epic tale of a realm whose fate plays a crucial role in shaping the world of the Malazan Empire.It’s a conflicted time in Kurald Galain, the realm of Darkness, where Mother Dark reigns. This ancient land was once home to many powers…and even death is not quite eternal. The commoners’ great hero, Vatha Urusander, is being promoted by his followers to take Mother Dark’s hand in marriage, but her Consort, Lord Draconus, stands in the way of such ambitions. The impending clash sends fissures throughout the realm, and as rumors of civil war burn through the masses, an ancient power emerges from the long dead seas. Caught in the middle of it all are the First Sons of Darkness, Anomander, Andarist, and Silchas Ruin of the Purake Hold.Steven Erikson brings to life this ancient and important tale set in the world he introduced in the Malazan Book of the Fallen.

About Steven Erikson

Steven Erikson was born in Toronto, grew up in Winnipeg, and then lived in the UK for several years with his wife and son. They recently returned to Winnipeg. He spent nearly twenty years working as an anthropologist and archaeologist, which shines quite clearly in the depth and breadth of the various societies, peoples, and cultures in his books. He is a graduate of the Iowa Writer’s Workshop.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Petrik on December 08, 2018

Forge of Darkness displayed Erikson at the top of his prose but unfortunately, the book was bogged down by too much too much too much TOO MUCH philosophies. Before I get to that though, let me just say that it’s quite baffling that there’s a list that recommends starting Malazan from Forge of Darknes......more

Goodreads review by Scott on June 04, 2017

First things first. Do not read this before the main series. It will not have the same series impacting ramifications. With no frame of reference of where these characters go and the deeds they do it will lack the impact of ages. Second this is heavier on social-political theorizing than BotF. I kno......more

Goodreads review by Ana on February 06, 2021

Having previously read the Malazan Book of the Fallen series it was great to discover the origins and development of the characters I've met before. I enjoyed the challenges inherent in all of Erikson's works. The prose is excellent and the narrative is compelling. It is the epic story of realm whos......more

Goodreads review by Hakan on December 13, 2012

This is not a review. This is sort of a praise. First, a paragraph from the book: "That said, he knew that he was a poor teacher. He wove his histories as if they were inventions, disconnected and not relevant. Worse, he preferred the sweeping wash of colour to obsessive detail, ineffable feeling over in......more

Goodreads review by Lee on November 06, 2012

Story: 5/5 1: Being Vague, rambling plot with no little believable storyline 5: Ripping yarn, clever, thought provoking Wow, just Wow! I have to admit, that when I heard that the first of the ‘new’ stories was going to be based on early Kharakas and Mother Dark I was disappointed and started reading......more

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