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'''Path to Ascendancy''' is a three volume epic fantasy series written by [[Ian C. Esslemont]] that serves as a prequel to both the author's six volume ''[[Novels of the Malazan Empire]]'' series and Malazan co-creator [[Steven Erikson]]'s ten volume ''[[Malazan Book of the Fallen]]'' series. The trilogy is set in the early days of the foundation of the [[Malazan Empire]].
 
'''Path to Ascendancy''' is a three volume epic fantasy series written by [[Ian C. Esslemont]] that serves as a prequel to both the author's six volume ''[[Novels of the Malazan Empire]]'' series and Malazan co-creator [[Steven Erikson]]'s ten volume ''[[Malazan Book of the Fallen]]'' series. The trilogy is set in the early days of the foundation of the [[Malazan Empire]].
   
In a November 2017 interview, Esslemont said the trilogy could be extended to more books if sales and interest warranted.<ref name=":1" />
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In a November 2017 interview, Esslemont said the trilogy could be extended to more books if sales and interest warranted.<ref>http://www.fantasybookreview.co.uk/interview/2017/ian-c-esslemont/</ref>
   
 
== The Books ==
 
== The Books ==
 
* ''[[Dancer's Lament]]'' (2016)
 
* ''[[Dancer's Lament]]'' (2016)
 
* ''[[Deadhouse Landing]]'' (2017)
 
* ''[[Deadhouse Landing]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Kellanved's Reach]] (2019)
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* ''[[Kellanved's Reach]]'' (2019)
   
 
== Short Introductions ==
 
== Short Introductions ==

Revision as of 19:59, 14 May 2018

Path to Ascendancy is a three volume epic fantasy series written by Ian C. Esslemont that serves as a prequel to both the author's six volume Novels of the Malazan Empire series and Malazan co-creator Steven Erikson's ten volume Malazan Book of the Fallen series. The trilogy is set in the early days of the foundation of the Malazan Empire.

In a November 2017 interview, Esslemont said the trilogy could be extended to more books if sales and interest warranted.[1]

The Books

Short Introductions

  • Dancer's Lament depicts the rocky start of the partnership between a young mage and a young assassin that would eventually lead to the foundation of the Malazan Empire. The pair attempt to make their way in the city of Li Heng as unexpected foes both large and small get in the way.

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