Deadhouse Gates (Malazan Book of the Fallen, #2)

by Steven Erikson

‘I remember,’ Apsalar said suddenly, her eyes narrowing on Kalam. Crokus turned to her. ‘Remember what?’ ‘Kalam. He was a Falah’dan’s Dagger, and the Claw gave him command of a Hand. Kalam’s a master assassin, Crokus. And Quick Ben—’