Deadhouse Gates

Malazan Book of the Fallen, Book 2

By: Steven Erikson

Narrated by: Ralph Lister

In the vast dominion of Seven Cities, in the Holy Desert Raraku, the seer Sha’ik and her followers prepare for the long-prophesied uprising known as the Whirlwind. Unprecedented in size and savagery, this maelstrom of fanaticism and bloodlust will embroil the Malazan Empire in one of the bloodiest conflicts it has ever known, shaping destinies and giving birth to legends.....

Set in a brilliantly realized world ravaged by dark, uncontrollable magic, this thrilling novel of war, intrigue, and betrayal confirms Steven Erikson as a storyteller of breathtaking skill, imagination, and originality - a new master of epic fantasy.

©2006 Steven Erikson (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Give me the evocation of a rich, complex, and yet ultimately unknowable other world, with a compelling suggestion of intricate history and mythology and lore. Give me mystery amid the grand narrative. Give me a world in which every sea hides a crumbled Atlantis, every ruin has a tale to tell, every mattock blade is a silent legacy of struggles unknown. Give me, in other words, the fantasy work of Steven Erikson." (Andrew Leonard, Salon)

Great book with alot of detail

What made the experience of listening to Deadhouse Gates the most enjoyable?

The characters are well developed and the author vividly set the stage

What other book might you compare Deadhouse Gates to and why?

brent weeks shadow assassin series. The details and settings are deep in detail often overly vivid i detail.

What about Ralph Lister’s performance did you like?

great reader sets the mood well.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes but impossible

Any additional comments?

great read

A Stunning Series

I can not say enough about this series. I am so very happy to find it on Audible. This second book was the one that really got me hooked. The Chain of Dogs story line just grabs you and does not let you go. Epic series and I hope they continue with the rest.

This series isn't complete. Yet.

Any additional comments?

Everyone is asking for more audiobook versions in the Malazan fallen series. I went to Brilliance Audio website and they will have "House of Chains" ready for release in December this year, and then the next book in the spring. Steven Eriksons fans will be so happy-- well I know I will. It's also fun to listen to previous books again and hear all the things I miss the first time through. Hope the news cheers you up. i have over 600 books from audible and I love this series. What a great writer. These plot lines are varied and not superficial. Encourages thinking. A rare thing these days. Ralph Lister is a darn good narrator. Separate voices for each character makes the experience fun.

amazing book! loved it!

fantastic sequel to the first book! So many characters to love and mourn. So Many Lands and cultures. Excellent World building. I can't wait to finish the series!

A must have!

I have fallen in live with this series of book. Thus far the characters are really well developed and have really great stories to them. lots of magic and excitement waits.