Deadhouse Gates: Book Two of The Malazan Book of the Fallen

Name: Deadhouse Gates: Book Two of The Malazan Book of the Fallen
Price: 9.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (10630 reviews)
Author: Erikson, Steven

by Erikson, Steven

Fantasy Dark Romance

4.6 (10,630)

4.6 stars from 10,630 reviews. One of the highest rated Fantasy books we track.

868 pages~14.5 hr readPublished by Random House

$9.99At peak price

Last checked: Apr 8, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love sprawling epic fantasy with multiple POVs and aren't afraid of complex world-building that rewards close attention.
You want grimdark storytelling with real consequences. People die. Plans fail. The narrative doesn't soften the edges.
You've read book one (Gardens of the Moon) and are ready to go deeper into the Malazan universe.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer standalone novels or tight, linear plots. Deadhouse Gates has dozens of characters and narrative threads that demand your focus.
You need a gentler reading experience. This book is brutal, often bleak, and doesn't coddle the reader.
You want books that explain everything clearly. Erikson trusts you to piece things together yourself.

About this book

The second novel in The Malazan Book of the Fallen series. In Seven Cities, within the Holy Desert Raraku, the seer Sha'ik and her followers prepare for the long-prophesied uprising called the Whirlwind. This conflict, unprecedented in scale and brutality, will involve the Malazan Empire in one of its bloodiest wars, determining fates and creating legends. Set in a world shaped by dark, uncontrollable magic, the novel explores themes of war, intrigue, and betrayal. The story confirms Erikson as a storyteller working in epic fantasy.

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Currently around #16K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 41% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.6★ from 10,630 reviews

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This book goes on sale roughly every 339 days. Next drop estimated in about 36 weeks. Typical discount: 85% off.

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