Night of Knives
A Novel of the Melazan Empire
Night of Knives is a 2007 historical fantasy novel by Ian C. Esslemont.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, and 6 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 4 editions.
It runs to roughly 304 pages — 5–6 hours of reading at an average pace.
About Night of Knives
Shunted into the background of a great empire it once founded, the sleepy island city of Malaz frenetically prepares for a once-in-a-generation celestial event that has been foretold to be a precursor to the return of an ancient oppressive force.
Quick answers
Who wrote Night of Knives?
Night of Knives was written by Ian C. Esslemont and first published in 2007.
What genre is Night of Knives?
It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy.
How long is Night of Knives?
The median edition has 304 pages, about 5–6 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Night of Knives?
Readers who like it often enjoy Circe, Stardust and Cloud Atlas.
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