 First edition cover | |
| Author | Steven Erikson |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | Malazan Book of the Fallen |
| Genre | High fantasy |
| Publisher | Bantam (UK & Canada) Tor Books (US) |
Publication date | 1 April 1999 |
| Publication place | Canada |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) Audiobook Ebook |
| Pages | 712 (Bantam paperback) |
| ISBN | 0-553-81217-3 (Bantam paperback) |
| OCLC | 42953978 |
| 823.92 | |
| LC Class | PR9199.4.E745 |
| Followed by | Deadhouse Gates |
Gardens of the Moon , published on April 1, 1999, is the first of ten novels in Canadian author Steven Erikson's high fantasy series the Malazan Book of the Fallen.
The novel details the various struggles for power on an intercontinental region dominated by the Malazan Empire. It is notable for the use of high magic, and unusual plot structure. Gardens of the Moon centres around the Imperial campaign to conquer the city of Darujhistan on the continent of Genabackis.
It was nominated for a World Fantasy Award.[1] It received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising the tone, characters, and overarching story.
- ^ "2000 World Fantasy Awards Ballot". worldfantasy.org. Archived from the original on 1 December 2010. Retrieved 2 March 2016.