Erikson, Steven. Malazan book of the fallen #1

"A Tom Doherty Associates book."

After interminable warfare, Empress Laseen's rule over the Malazan Empire remains absolute. Sergeant Whiskeyjack and his squad of Bridgeburners, along with Tattersail, the lone surviving mage, retreat to Darujhistan, last of the Free Cities. However, the Empire is not the only force in the land, as the gods themselves prepare to play their hand

Originally published: Bantam Books, 1999

"Maps by Neil Gower"--Title page verso