This incredibly atmospheric and action - packed epic fantasy from million copy seller Ian C Esslemont is a must read for fans of Steven Erikson, David Gemmell and Brandon Sanderson."Visceral power...telling a story set largely over just one terrifying night, it pulverises you with an economy that is rare in fantasy" - SFX"Fast paced storytelling...an enjoyable balance" - SFFworld"A pleasing...entertaining romp" - DeathRay"Absolutely outstanding" -- ***** Reader review"Fast paced and a compelling read" -- ***** Reader review"BrilliantCouldn''t put it down" -- ***** Reader review*******************************************************THE ONE NIGHT THAT WILL CHANGE THINGS FOREVERMalaz gave a great empire its name, but now this island and its city amount to little more than a sleepy backwater.Until this night.Because this night there is to be a convergence, the once-in-a-generation appearance of a Shadow Moon - an occasion that threatens the good people of Malaz with demon hounds and other,