The god is not willing : the first tale of witness

{ June 2022 - Verified ebook for complete book description, cover image, table of contents, separation of book (front/ back matter, parts, and chapters), and epub format error checking. } Hardcover, 496 pages Published: 2021 The God is Not Willing: The First Tale of Witness Many years have passed since three Teblor warriors brought carnage and chaos to the small lakeside settlement of Silver Lake. While the town has recovered, the legacy of that past horror remains, even if the Teblor tribes of the north no longer venture into the southlands. One of those three, Karsa Orlong, is now deemed to be a god, albeit an indifferent one. In truth, many new cults and religions have emerged across the Malazan world, including those who worship Coltaine, the Black-Winged God, and - popular among the Empire's soldiery - followers of the cult of Iskar Jarak, Guardian of the Dead. A legion of Malazan marines is on the march towards Silver Lake. responding to intelligence that indicates the tribes beyond the border are stirring. The marines aren't quite sure what they're going to be facing but, while the Malazan military has evolved and these are not the marines of old, one thing hasn't changed: they'll handle whatever comes at them. Or die trying. Meanwhile, in the high mountains, where dwell the tribes of the Teblor, a new warleader has risen. Scarred by the deeds of Karsa Orlong, he intends to confront his god, even if he has to cut a bloody path through the Malazan Empire to do it. Higher in the mountains, a new threat has emerged, and now the Teblor are running out of time. The long feared invasion is about to begin. And this time it won't be three simple warriors. This time thousands are poised to flood the lands of the south. And in their way, a single legion of Malazan marines. It seems the past is about to revisit Silver Lake, and that is never a good thing . 'awe-inspiring. Prepare To Fall In Love With Epic Fantasy All Over Again.'anna Smith Spark, Author Of The Bestselling The Court Of Broken Knives 'erikson Is An Extraordinary Writer . . . Treat Yourself.' Stephen R. Donaldson The Thrilling Opening Chapter In An Epic New Fantasy From The Author Of The Malazan Book Of The Fallen... Many Years Have Passed Since Three Teblor Warriors Brought Carnage And Chaos To Silver Lake. Now The Tribes Of The North No Longer Venture Into The Southlands. The Town Has Recovered And Yet The Legacy Remains. Indeed, One Of The Three, Karsa Orlong, Is Now Revered As A God, Albeit An Indifferent One. In Truth, Many New Religions Have Emerged And Been Embraced Across The Malazan World. There Are Those Who Worship Coltaine, The Black-winged Lord, And The Cult Of Iskar Jarak, Guardian Of The Dead, Is Popular Among The Empire's Soldiery. Responding To Reports Of A Growing Unease Among The Tribes Beyond The Border, A Legion Of Malazan Marines Marches Towards Silver Lake. They Aren't Quite Sure What They're Going To Be Facing, But, While The Malazan Military Has Evolved And These Are Not The Marines Of Old, One Thing Hasn't Changed: They'll Handle Whatever Comes At Them. Or Die Trying. And In Those High Mountains, A New Warleader Has Risen Amongst The Teblor. Scarred By The Deeds Of Karsa Orlong, He Intends To Confront His God Even If He Has To Cut A Bloody Swathe Through The Malazan Empire To Do So. But Further North, A New Threat Has Emerged And Now It Seems It Is The Teblor Who Are Running Out Of Time. Another Long-feared Migration Is About To Begin And This Time It Won't Just Be Three Warriors. No, This Time Tens Of Thousands Are Poised To Pour Into The Lands To The South. And In Their Way, A Single Company Of Malazan Marines . . . It Seems The Past Is About To Revisit Silver Lake, And That Is Never A Good Thing . . . 'a Master Of Lost And Forgotten Epochs, A Weaver Of Ancient Epics.' Salon.com Acclaim For The Malazan Book Of The Fallen: 'this Masterwork Of The Imagination May Be The High Watermark Of Epic Fantasy.' Glen Cook 'arguably The Best Fantasy Series Ever Written . . . The Quality And Ambition Of The Ten Books That Make Up The Malazan Book Of The Fallen Are Unmatched Within The Genre.' Fantasybookreview 'nobody Does It Better Than Erikson . . . The Best Fantasy Series Around.' Sffworld 'in A League Of His Own In Genre Fiction Terms - By Turns Lyrical, Bawdy, Introspective, Poetical And Blood-soaked . . . Incredible.' Bookgeeks 'one Of The Most Original And Engrossing Fantasy Series Of Recent Times.' Interzone 'Awe-inspiring. Prepare to fall in love with epic fantasy all over again.' ANNA SMITH SPARK, author of The Court of Broken Knives The thrilling opening chapter in an epic new fantasy from the author of The Malazan Book of the Fallen... Many years have passed since three Teblor warriors brought carnage and chaos to Silver Lake. Now the tribes of the north no longer venture into the southlands. The town has recovered and yet the legacy remains. Indeed, one of the three, Karsa Orlong, is now revered as a god, albeit an indifferent one. In truth, many new religions have emerged and been embraced across the Malazan world. There are those who worship Coltaine, the Black-Winged Lord, and the cult of Iskar Jarak, Guardian of the Dead, is popular among the Empire's soldiery. Responding to reports of a growing unease among the tribes beyond the border, a legion of Malazan marines marches towards Silver Lake. They aren't quite sure what they're going to be facing, but, while the Malazan military has evolved and these are not the marines of old, one thing hasn't changed: they'll handle whatever comes at them. Or die trying. And in those high mountains, a new warleader has risen amongst the Teblor. Scarred by the deeds of Karsa Orlong, he intends to confront his god even if he has to cut a bloody swathe through the Malazan Empire to do so. But further north, a new threat has emerged and now it seems it is the Teblor who are running out of time. Another long-feared migration is about to begin and this time it won't just be three warriors. No, this time tens of thousands are poised to pour into the lands to the south. And in their way, a single company of Malazan marines . . . It seems the past is about to revisit Silver Lake, and that is never a good thing . . . "Many years have passed since three Teblor warriors brought carnage and chaos to the small lakeside settlement of Silver Lake. While the town has recovered, the legacy of that past horror remains, even if the Teblor tribes of the north no longer venture into the southlands. One of those three, Karsa Orlong, is now deemed to be a god, albeit an indifferent one. In truth, many new cults and religions have emerged across the Malazan world, including those who worship Coltaine, the Black-Winged God, and - popular among the Empire's soldiery - followers of the cult of Iskar Jarak, Guardian of the Dead. A legion of Malazan marines is on the march towards Silver Lake, responding to intelligence that indicates the tribes beyond the border are stirring. The marines aren't quite sure what they're going to be facing but, while the Malazan military has evolved and these are not the marines of old, one thing hasn't changed: they'll handle whatever comes at them. Or die trying Meanwhile, in the high mountains, where dwell the tribes of the Teblor, a new warleader has risen. Scarred by the deeds of Karsa Orlong, he intends to confront his god, even if he has to cut a bloody path through the Malazan Empire to do it. Higher in the mountains, a new threat has emerged, and now the Teblor are running out of time. The long feared invasion is about to begin. And this time it won't be three simple warriors. This time thousands are poised to flood the lands of the south. And in their way, a single legion of Malazan marines . . . It seems the past is about to revisit Silver Lake, and that is never a good thing . . ."-- Goodreads.com Many years have passed since three Teblor warriors brought carnage and chaos to the small lakeside settlement of Silver Lake. One of those three, Karsa Orlong, is now deemed to be a god, albeit an indifferent one. In truth, many new cults and religions have emerged across the Malazan world, including those who worship Coltaine, the Black-Winged God, and followers of the cult of Iskar Jarak, Guardian of the Dead. A legion of Malazan marines is on the march towards Silver Lakel responding to intelligence that indicates the tribes beyond the border are stirring. In the high mountains, where dwell the tribes of the Teblor, a new warleader has risen, and will cut a bloody path through the Malazan Empire to get revenge. Thousands are poised to flood the lands of the south... and in their way, a single legion of Malazan marines. -- adapted from Goodreads info "New York Times bestselling author Steven Erikson continues the beloved Malazan Book of the Fallen with The God is Not Willing, first in the thrilling new Witness sequel trilogy..."-- Provided by publisher