The Malazan Book of the Fallen is a Epic Fantasy / Fantasy series by Steven Erikson, made up of 10 books published between 1999 and 2011. It begins with Gardens of the Moon (1999), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Crippled God (2011), spanning 12 years of storytelling.
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | |||
| 1 | Gardens of the Moon | 1999 | Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2000s | |||
| 2 | Deadhouse Gates | 2000 | Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 3 | Memories of Ice | 2001 | Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 4 | House of Chains | 2002 | Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 5 | Midnight Tides | 2004 | Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 6 | The Bonehunters | 2006 | Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 7 | Reaper's Gale | 2007 | Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 8 | Toll the Hounds | 2008 | Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 9 | Dust of Dreams | 2009 | Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2010s | |||
| 10 | The Crippled GodLatest | 2011 | Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Malazan Book of the Fallen series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Malazan Book of the Fallen series?
Start with Gardens of the Moon (1999), the first book in the Malazan Book of the Fallen series by Steven Erikson. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the Malazan Book of the Fallen series?
There are 10 books in the Malazan Book of the Fallen series by Steven Erikson, published between 1999 and 2011.
What is the first book in the Malazan Book of the Fallen series?
The first book in the Malazan Book of the Fallen series is Gardens of the Moon, published in 1999 by Steven Erikson.
What is the latest book in the Malazan Book of the Fallen series?
The most recent book in the Malazan Book of the Fallen series is The Crippled God (2011) by Steven Erikson.
About the Malazan Book of the Fallen series
Steven Erikson's Malazan Book of the Fallen is the most ambitious and demanding epic fantasy ever attempted — ten enormous volumes that throw you into a world of warring empires, meddling gods, ancient races and continent-spanning military campaigns with almost no hand-holding.
Born from a tabletop roleplaying world, Malazan is famous for its scale, its philosophical depth, its compassion amid brutality, and its refusal to explain itself. Readers who surrender to the confusion are rewarded with some of the genre's most powerful set-pieces and themes.
Start with "Gardens of the Moon" and read in order, expecting to feel lost at first — it's part of the design. This is a series for readers who want to be challenged, not comforted.