Book guide
House of Chains
Karsa Orlong’s brutal rise collides with Tavore’s march as rebellion, betrayal and ancient chains reshape the Malazan world.
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About House of Chains
In the mountains of Northern Genabackis, Karsa Orlong sets out with blood, conquest, and glory in his heart—only to be drawn into a destiny far greater and darker than he could imagine. Across the scarred empire, the aftermath of rebellion still burns, and the Malazan forces march into a land where gods, ghosts, soldiers, and ascendants all have unfinished business. As old betrayals tighten into new chains, the struggle for power becomes more than a war between armies: it is a collision of faith, vengeance, and ancient design. Vast, brutal, and mythic in scope, House of Chains continues Steven Erikson’s landmark fantasy saga with unforgettable characters, devastating battles, and a world where every act of freedom may come at a terrible cost.
Reading signals
- Spice
- None
- Darkness
- Extreme
- Pacing
- Slow
Series
Malazan Book of the Fallen · Book 4 of 10
Content warnings
- child abuse
- child death
- rape
- sexual assault
- sexual violence
- slavery
- torture
- violence
- war
- murder
- gore
- drug abuse
- body horror
- pedophilia
- trafficking
- kidnapping
- physical abuse
- animal death
- panic attacks
- abortion
- grief
