Malazan Book of the Fallen Books in Order
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Steven Erikson's Malazan Book of the Fallen is a series of 11 fantasy novels published between 1999 and 2011, set in a world featuring the Malazan Empire and exploring the lives of soldiers, mages, and deities across multiple continents. The narrative structure is complex, with interwoven storylines that span vast geographical and historical contexts, building toward a continent-spanning convergence centered on a broken god. The series is known for its intricate world-building and layered storytelling. Erikson, a Canadian author with training in archaeology and anthropology, wrote the series under the pseudonym Steve Rune Lundin.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1999 · Steven Erikson
A 1999 novel by Steven Erikson, the opening volume of the Malazan Book of the Fallen. The Malazan empire, worn by warfare and infighting including…
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Buy on AmazonDeadhouse Gates (The Malazan Book of the Fallen, Book 2)
2000 · Steven Erikson
The second book in Steven Erikson's epic fantasy series follows the Malazan Empire as it teeters on the edge of anarchy. In the Holy Desert Raraku,…
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Buy on Amazon2001 · Steven Erikson
Memories of Ice is an epic fantasy novel by Canadian writer Steven Erikson. It is the third volume in his series the Malazan Book of the Fallen. The…
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Buy on Amazon2002 · Steven Erikson
The fourth book in Steven Erikson's The Malazan Book of the Fallen follows multiple storylines. In Northern Genabackis, a group of tribal warriors,…
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2004 · Steven Erikson
Midnight Tides is a fantasy novel by Canadian author Steven Erikson, published as the fifth book in his series The Malazan Book of the Fallen. The…
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Buy on Amazon2006 · Steven Erikson
The Bonehunters is a fantasy novel by Canadian author Steven Erikson, the sixth volume in his epic fantasy series, the Malazan Book of the Fallen.…
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Buy on AmazonReaper's Gale (Malazan Book of Fallen 7) (Malazan Book of the Fallen)
2007 · Steven Erikson
The seventh book in a major fantasy series explores the deepening crisis within the Letherii Empire. Emperor Rhulad Sengar is losing his mind, and…
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Buy on Amazon2008 · Steven Erikson
The eighth book in Steven Erikson's acclaimed fantasy series follows the city of Darujhistan, which is tense and full of foreboding. The Lord of…
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Buy on Amazon2009 · Steven Erikson
The last great army of the Malazan Empire prepares for a final stand, determined to fight for redemption. Their actions are meant to be heroic, but…
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Buy on Amazon2011 · Steven Erikson
The final book in the Malazan Book of the Fallen series follows the Bonehunters as they march toward Kolanse, facing internal strife and the threat…
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Companion & related books
Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.
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 12 books by Steven Erikson , published between 1999–2014.
Where can I buy the Malazan Book of the Fallen books?
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