About the Author

IAN C. ESSLEMONT grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He has studied archaeology and creative writing, has traveled extensively in Southeast Asia, and lived in Thailand and Japan for several years. He now lives in Alaska with his wife and children and is currently working on another novel set in the world of Malaz, a world he co-created with Steven Erikson.

Reviews

Praise for Other Titles by this Author
"Return of the Crimson Guard" "Everything you expect of a Malazan story, being both epic and relevant... nail-biting and anything but obvious."" --SFFWorld"

"Stonewielder" "A terrific read... impossible to put down and highly recommended for all fans."" --FantasyHotlist"