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Night of Knives (Novels of the Malazan Empire, #1)

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by Ian C. Esslemont

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should i read this after or before the first 10 books?
Alphus Rockey definitely AFTER....... or in the alternative, only once you get really into the groove of the malazan world and u dont give a shit what u read as lon…moredefinitely AFTER....... or in the alternative, only once you get really into the groove of the malazan world and u dont give a shit what u read as long as it has elements of the Malazan story Arc in it......... Erickson's style is much better than Esslemont's.... read this only for academic interest... (less)
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When would you suggest reading Ian Esslemont's books? After you finish the main Book of the Fallen series? Somewhere in the middle? Does it matter much?
Jesús I read it after Bonehunters and it was ok that way. I wouldn't read it before Gardens of the Moon or it will have some spoilers.…moreI read it after Bonehunters and it was ok that way. I wouldn't read it before Gardens of the Moon or it will have some spoilers.(less)
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