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ⓘ About Steven Erikson
Most writers never have a smooth debut into the writing career. This was also true for Erikson who wrote a number of writings before he could finally get one of his novels published. Notwithstanding, he has managed to set himself apart as a gifted and excellent writer. This he started while still in training at Iowa Writer’s workshop. He wrote a thesis that comprised of a collection of short stories known as A Ruin of Feathers. This piece of work saw him being awarded a grant to enable him complete the work. The book was then published by a Canadian publishing company known as TSAR. Thereafter he participated in a 3 day novel writing contest for the Anvil Press International where he won alongside someone else.
All Book Series by Steven Erikson
Rejoice, a Knife to the Heart
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2018
Fishin' with Grandma Matchie
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2020
The Devil Delivered and Other Tales
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2012
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Steven Erikson?
Most writers never have a smooth debut into the writing career. This was also true for Erikson who wrote a number of writings before he could finally get one of his novels published. Notwithstanding, he has managed to set himself apart as a gifted and excellent writer.
Which Steven Erikson series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Malazan Book Of The Fallen series, the earliest of Steven Erikson's multi-book series: it opens with Gardens of the Moon (1999) and runs to 10 books across 1999–2011, ending with The Crippled God (2011). Steven Erikson's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Steven Erikson written?
Steven Erikson has 36 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1992 and 2026. 24 of them belong to 5 named series — the largest being the Malazan Book Of The Fallen series with 10 books — and 12 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Steven Erikson's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Steven Erikson's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Malazan Book Of The Fallen (1999–2011, 10 books), Bauchelain and Korbal Broach (2002–2016, 6 books) and The Kharkanas Trilogy (2012–2016, 2 books), plus 2 more.
How are Steven Erikson's books organised into series?
This guide splits Steven Erikson's 36 books into 5 named series and 12 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Malazan Book Of The Fallen (10 books, 1999–2011); Bauchelain and Korbal Broach (6 books, 2002–2016); Willful Child (3 books, 2014–2018); Tales of Witness (3 books, 2021–2026); The Kharkanas Trilogy (2 books, 2012–2016).