Malazan Book of the Fallen book 2 · 2000
Deadhouse Gates
In the Seven Cities, a rebellion called the Whirlwind breaks out against the Malazan Empire, and a commander named Coltaine leads thousands of refugees on a desperate march across the continent.
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Book facts
- Author
- Steven Erikson
- Series
- Malazan Book of the Fallen, book 2 of 10
- Published
- 2000
- Setting
- Set in the Malazan world
- Characters charted
- 6
- Chart confidence
- High
Who is in Deadhouse Gates
6 recurring or key characters from Steven Erikson’s chart. Introduces Felisin Paran and Icarium.
Major 5
- FiddlerSapper and veteran sergeant
- Kalam MekharBridgeburner assassinAlso in books by Ian Cameron Esslemont
- Felisin ParanFirst appearanceParan's sister, sent to the mines
- IcariumFirst appearanceJaghut-blooded wanderer
- CotillionDancer, now patron of assassinsAlso in books by Ian Cameron Esslemont
Minor and cameo 1
- ShadowthroneKellanved, now god of ShadowAlso in books by Ian Cameron Esslemont
Also featuring these characters
Other Steven Erikson books that share the most characters with Deadhouse Gates.
- The Bonehunters2006 · Malazan Book of the Fallen · 5 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- House of Chains2002 · Malazan Book of the Fallen · 4 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Reaper's Gale2007 · Malazan Book of the Fallen · 4 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- The Crippled God2011 · Malazan Book of the Fallen · 3 shared charactersBuy on Amazon