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Ian C. Esslemont

Ian C. Esslemont is a Canadian writer known for his epic fantasy novels. He is the author of the Malazan Empire series and co-created the Malaz world with Steven Erikson. This world was initially developed as a backdrop for a role-playing game before evolving into a series of novels. Born in Brandon, Manitoba, Ian grew up in Winnipeg and has spent time living in Southeast Asia. He currently resides in Alaska with his wife, Gerri Brightwell, who is also a novelist. Ian made his novel debut in 2004 with Night of Knives. Below is a list of Ian C. Esslemont’s books in the order of their original publication.

Ian C. Esslemont became a published novelist in 2004 with the novel Night of Knives. Below is a list of Ian C. Esslemont's books in order of when they were originally released:

Publication Order of Malazan Empire Books

Book Title Year Amazon USA Amazon UK
Night of Knives (2004) Buy on Amazon.com Buy on Amazon.co.uk
Return of the Crimson Guard (2008) Buy on Amazon.com Buy on Amazon.co.uk
Stonewielder (2010) Buy on Amazon.com Buy on Amazon.co.uk
Orb Sceptre Throne (2012) Buy on Amazon.com Buy on Amazon.co.uk
Blood and Bone (2012) Buy on Amazon.com Buy on Amazon.co.uk
Assail (2013) Buy on Amazon.com Buy on Amazon.co.uk
Forge of the High Mage (2023) Buy on Amazon.com Buy on Amazon.co.uk

Publication Order of Path to Ascendancy Books

Book Title Year Amazon USA Amazon UK
Dancer's Lament (2016) Buy on Amazon.com Buy on Amazon.co.uk
Deadhouse Landing (2017) Buy on Amazon.com Buy on Amazon.co.uk
Kellanved's Reach (2019) Buy on Amazon.com Buy on Amazon.co.uk
Forge of the High Mage (2023) Buy on Amazon.com Buy on Amazon.co.uk

Publication Order of Anthologies Books

Book Title Year Amazon USA Amazon UK
Imaginarium 3 (2015) Buy on Amazon.com Buy on Amazon.co.uk

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