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Synopsis
Picking up the story a few years after the events of Return of the Crimson Guard, Stonewielder centres on the character of Greymane, one of the Malazan army's most revered commanders whose prowess in the field earned him the name 'Stonewielder'. "Picking up the story a few years after the events of Return of the Crimson Guard, Stonewielder centers on the character of Greymane, one of the Malazan army's most revered commanders whose prowess in the field earned him the name 'Stonewielder'. But success breeds envy and Greymane has been denounced by the Malazan high command and sentenced to death by the Stormguard, the military cult who hold the stormwall against the alien sea, borne Stormriders who have threatened Korel, and the island of Malaz itself, for millennia. As various mysterious forces, sects and vested interests jockey for position and power, long-hidden secrets are revealed and ancient entities once more walk abroad"--From www.globalbooksinprint.com.
Stonewielder: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Part of the Malazan universe known for complex military fantasy with strong battlefield violence, political machinations, and mature themes. Expect detailed warfare, death, and morally complex characters in a dense, challenging narrative.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, war, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult fantasy readers who enjoy sprawling military campaigns and intricate political plots will appreciate this complex continuation of the Malazan saga.