Deadhouse Gates

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Deadhouse Gates

Author	Steven Erikson
Cover artist	Steve Stone
Language	English
Series	Malazan Book of the Fallen
Genre	Fantasy novel
Publisher	Bantam Books (UK & Canada) & Tor Books (USA)
Publication date	1 September 2000
Publication place	United Kingdom
Media type	Print (Hardback & Paperback)
Pages	943 (UK paperback edition)
ISBN	0-553-81311-0 (UK paperback edition)
OCLC	47062853
Preceded by	Gardens of the Moon
Followed by	Memories of Ice

Deadhouse Gates is an epic fantasy novel by Canadian writer Steven Erikson, the second installment in his Malazan Book of the Fallen series. It follows the events of the first novel, Gardens of the Moon, and takes place simultaneously with the events of the third novel, Memories of Ice.

The novel was first published in the United Kingdom as a trade paperback on 1 September 2000, followed by a mass-market paperback edition on 1 October 2001. The first United States edition was published in hardcover by Tor Books on 28 February 2005, with a mass-market paperback edition released on 7 February 2006. Notably, Deadhouse Gates is the only novel in the series where the UK and US editions share the same cover design; other US books feature different cover artists and styles.

The book received mixed to positive reviews. Critics praised its tone, the softer introduction compared to its predecessor, and its intricate plot. However, some criticized the shift in setting to another continent at the start of the story.

The narrative follows multiple storylines that eventually converge, with relentless pacing and consistently high stakes. Themes of survival, sacrifice, and the brutal realities of war are masterfully explored. Coltaine’s leadership and the plight of the refugees add significant emotional weight to the story.^[1]