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Dancer's Lament

Path to Ascendancy, Book 1

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Dancer's Lament

By: Ian C. Esslemont
Narrated by: John Banks
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Summary

Esslemont's all-new prequel trilogy takes readers deeper into the politics and intrigue of the New York Times bestselling Malazan Empire. Dancer's Lament focuses on the genesis of the empire, and features Dancer, the skilled assassin, who, alongside the mage Kellanved, would found the Malazan empire.

©2016 Ian C. Esslemont (P)2016 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved. Action & Adventure Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Military Paranormal
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Engaging Story • Rich Worldbuilding • Great Voice Acting • Well-realized Characters • Compelling Origin Story

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I enjoyed this book. It really kept me interested. The story wasn't too long and still you get enough depth of the characters and what is going on. Can't wait for the next book.

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Perfect great story good characters lots of hints to the other books can't wait for next one

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It is a bit slow at the start until you pick up the story but once you know who is who it’s already going.

It is a bit slow at the start until you pick up the story

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The worlds created by Ian C. Esslemont and Steven Erickson are beyond amazing! Every one of them have been intriguing, entertaining, captivating, and down right awe inspiring.

I love these stories!

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I can't wait for the next book. absolutely loved it. anything Malazan, anytime. Keep up the awesome writing

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