The Malazan Empire wages war across continents. Gods scheme from behind the scenes. A company of soldiers called the Bridgeburners fights for survival. Nothing is explained. Everything is earned. The most ambitious fantasy series ever attempted begins here — and it will change what you think fantasy can do.
Clean — war and gods, not romance.
Skip if you dislike:
Moods: Epic Dense Dark Rewarding
Tropes: Military Fantasy Gods Intervene Massive Cast No Hand-Holding
Yes — the first 200 pages are famously challenging. Push through.
Yes — 10 main books, all published.
Bigger scope, more magic, faster payoff — completed.