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Synopsis
Shunted into the background of a great empire it once founded, the sleepy island city of Malaz frenetically prepares for a once-in-a-generation celestial event that has been foretold to be a precursor to the return of an ancient oppressive force.
Night of Knives: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This dark fantasy novel contains graphic violence and warfare typical of adult epic fantasy in the Malazan universe. The tone is grim and mature, dealing with cosmic-level threats and urban combat.
What to know going in
This book has graphic violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include graphic violence, death, and mass death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult fantasy readers who enjoy complex worldbuilding and gritty battle sequences will appreciate this tense standalone set in the Malazan world.