Steven Erickson

Canadian novelist best known for The Malazan Book of the Fallen; debut novel Gardens of the Moon (1999). Known for large-scale, complex epic fantasy with dense worldbuilding and extensive casts.

Author of The Malazan Book of the Fallen. Gardens of the Moon was first published in 1999. Work is characterised by original races, intricate plotting and extensive worldbuilding. The Italian edition of Gardens of the Moon was criticised in reviews for its cover art and a mistranslation of the series title.

The reviews praise Gardens of the Moon as a masterpiece of original high/epic fantasy with meticulous worldbuilding and memorable twists. The opening ~200 pages are reported as difficult and elitist, but persistence is rewarded. The Italian edition drew criticism for cover art and a mistranslated series title.

For:Readers of epic/high fantasy who enjoy dense worldbuilding, large casts, and patient, rewardingly complex narratives.