Gateways of the House of the Dead 2 parts

Author: Stephen Erikson Publication Date: 2026 Book Genre: Fantasy and Novel Publisher: ‎Aseer Books‎ Number of Pages: 944 Format: Paperback Overview: Deadhouse Gates comes as the second novel in the epic fantasy series "Malazan: The Book of the Fallen," completing the path opened in Gardens of the Moon, and taking the reader to broader and harsher horizons in a world ruled by wars, gods, and fate. In the continent of the Seven Cities, where the sacred sands in the Rariko desert ignite with the signs of rebellion, the witch Shaiik and her followers prepare for the "Resurrection of the Promised"; the Storm. A storm of madness and spilled blood that will shake the foundations of the Malazan Empire and drown it in relentless war, a war that will change the destinies of peoples and give birth to new legends. At the heart of this chaos, emerges Coltaine, the legendary leader of the "Chain of Dogs," a desperate survival journey across the wastelands to protect tens of thousands of fleeing refugees. Elsewhere, the outcast noble Felisin descends into slavery, enduring heartbreak and addiction to discover the harshness of the world, while Calam makes his way toward the heart of imperial power. Between worlds, Ekarion and Mapp walk a mysterious path where ancient secrets intersect with lost magical forces that have lost control of themselves. In a world filled with savage magic and mysterious intrigues, the fates of soldiers, mages, and rebels intertwine in an epic of loyalty and betrayal, love and loss, and a merciless destiny. Deadhouse Gates is a masterpiece of epic fantasy, establishing Stephen Erikson’s position among the greatest creators of fictional worlds—most skilled and profound—and offering an unforgettable experience of war, faith, and humanity in facing trials and ruin.