Malazan Book of the Fallen Books in Order

Steven Erikson's sprawling ten-volume epic fantasy follows the soldiers, mages, and gods of the Malazan Empire across warring continents in a world layered with ancient magic and deep history. The interlocking storylines build toward a continent-spanning convergence centered on the broken god whose fall gives the series its name.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Gardens of the Moon

    Gardens of the Moon

    1999 · Steven Erikson

    The Malazan Empire's relentless campaign of conquest reaches the free city of Darujhistan, the last great holdout on the continent of Genabackis. As…

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  2. Cover of Deadhouse Gates (The Malazan Book of the Fallen, Book 2)

    Deadhouse Gates (The Malazan Book of the Fallen, Book 2)

    2000 · Steven Erikson

    On the subcontinent of Seven Cities, a prophesied uprising called the Whirlwind erupts, throwing the region into bloody rebellion against Malazan…

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  3. Cover of Memories of ice

    Memories of ice

    2001 · Steven Erikson

    Back on Genabackis, former enemies forge an uneasy alliance to confront the fanatical Pannion Domin, a cult-empire devouring everything in its path.…

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  4. Cover of House of Chains

    House of Chains

    2002 · Steven Erikson

    On Seven Cities, the Malazan Empire mounts a counteroffensive to crush the Whirlwind rebellion, sending Adjunct Tavore and her untested army into the…

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  5. Cover of Midnight Tides (Malazan Book of the Fallen, Book 5)

    Midnight Tides (Malazan Book of the Fallen, Book 5)

    2004 · Steven Erikson

    Far from the empire's earlier struggles, this volume turns to the continent of Lether and the Tiste Edur, a people uniting under a sinister, undying…

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  6. Cover of Bonehunters

    Bonehunters

    2006 · Steven Erikson

    The survivors of the campaigns on Seven Cities, now hardened into the army called the Bonehunters, hunt down the last embers of rebellion before…

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  7. Cover of Reaper's Gale (Malazan Book of Fallen 7) (Malazan Book of the Fallen)

    Reaper's Gale (Malazan Book of Fallen 7) (Malazan Book of the Fallen)

    2007 · Steven Erikson

    On the conquered continent of Lether, the tyrannical Tiste Edur empire decays under its mad, immortal emperor, who forces challengers to duel him to…

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  8. Cover of Toll the hounds

    Toll the hounds

    2008 · Steven Erikson

    The threads return to Darujhistan and the city of Black Coral, where mortals, Tiste Andii, and assassins move beneath gathering shadows. As old…

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  9. Cover of Dust of Dreams

    Dust of Dreams

    2009 · Steven Erikson

    The first half of the saga's two-part finale gathers the scattered armies for a march into a desolate, ice-bound frontier. As the Bonehunters set out…

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  10. Cover of The crippled god

    The crippled god

    2011 · Steven Erikson

    In the sweeping conclusion, Adjunct Tavore leads her exhausted Bonehunters on a seemingly hopeless march toward a wounded, dying god and the powers…

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Companion & related books

Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.

Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Malazan Book of the Fallen books in?

Publication order — Recommended by the authors Steven Erikson and Ian C. Esslemont, who advise reading in order of publication. Start with “Gardens of the Moon.”

How many books are in the Malazan Book of the Fallen series?

We list 10 books by Steven Erikson , published between 1999–2011.

Where can I buy the Malazan Book of the Fallen books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.