Malazan Book of the Fallen. Book 1. Gardens of the Moon

Darkness has fallen on the once-flourishing continent of Genabackis. The mighty Malazan Empire is conquering the Free Cities one after another. Only two of them — Tremble and Darujhistan — remain unconquered. But how long will their strength to resist last? And the empire itself, torn apart by internal contradictions, groans under the rule of the cruel Empress Laseen. The Seed of the Moon hangs in the sky — a mysterious basalt fortress surrounded by the most incredible rumors. Ancient magic confronts martial prowess. Cunning gods, watching over mortals, play their own game. And predicting the outcome of the confrontation is absolutely impossible...