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.
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Buy on Amazon1999 · 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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Buy on AmazonDeadhouse 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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Buy on Amazon2001 · 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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Buy on Amazon2002 · 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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Buy on AmazonMidnight 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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Buy on Amazon2006 · 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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Buy on AmazonReaper'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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Buy on Amazon2008 · 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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Buy on Amazon2009 · 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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Buy on Amazon2011 · 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.