Reaper's Gale
Book Seven of The Malazan Book of the Fallen
Steven Erikson
This epic fantasy novel delves into the corrupt and self-interested Letherii Empire, where the Emperor is losing his mind and conspiracies are brewing. Against this backdrop, a group of fugitives attempt to escape, but one must find the soul of a powerful figure to save his brother. Meanwhile, two warriors are chosen to face the Emperor, with a reckoning on an unimaginable scale looming. With war, intrigue, and dark magic, this book is a thrilling, harrowing tale of imagination and storytelling.