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Ian C. Esslemont

Canadian author Ian C. Esslemont is best known for the Malazan Empire fantasy series, co-created with Steven Erikson. His novels have sold millions of copies worldwide, solidifying his legacy in epic fantasy. This page provides the Ian C. Esslemont books in order, including both chronological order and series reading order.

All books · chronological

2004Night of KnivesPOoMEB · 1Buy ↗
2008Return of the Crimson GuardPOoMEB · 2Buy ↗
2010StonewielderPOoMEB · 3Buy ↗
2012Orb Sceptre ThronePOoMEB · 4Buy ↗
2012Blood and BonePOoMEB · 5Buy ↗
2013AssailPOoMEB · 6Buy ↗
2016Dancer's LamentPOoPtAB · 1Buy ↗
2017Deadhouse LandingPOoPtAB · 2Buy ↗
2019Kellanved's ReachPOoPtAB · 3Buy ↗
2023Forge of the High MagePOoPtAB · 4Buy ↗

Book series · browse all →

Publication Order of Malazan Empire Books6 books · 2004–2013
01Night of Knives2004Buy ↗
02Return of the Crimson Guard2008Buy ↗
03Stonewielder2010Buy ↗
04Orb Sceptre Throne2012Buy ↗
05Blood and Bone2012Buy ↗
06Assail2013Buy ↗
Publication Order of Path to Ascendancy Books4 books · 2016–2023
01Dancer's Lament2016Buy ↗
02Deadhouse Landing2017Buy ↗
03Kellanved's Reach2019Buy ↗
04Forge of the High Mage2023Buy ↗

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