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Steven Erikson
The Kharkanas Trilogy
The Kharkanas Trilogy
2 books
Ongoing series
About this series
Set roughly 300,000 years before the main series, this tragic, mythic trilogy explores the ancient history of the elder races (primarily the Tiste) and demystifies the cataclysmic civil war that led to their split into Light, Dark, and Shadow.
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Kharkanas Trilogy connected to the Malazan Book of the Fallen?
This trilogy is a prequel series to the Malazan Book of the Fallen, exploring the ancient history of the Tiste and other elder races long before the events of the main Malazan series.
What is the correct reading order for The Kharkanas Trilogy?
The intended reading order is "Forge of Darkness" followed by "Fall of Light." While a third book was planned, only these two have been published.
Can I read The Kharkanas Trilogy before the Malazan Book of the Fallen?
While chronologically set earlier, most readers recommend experiencing the Malazan Book of the Fallen first, as the Kharkanas Trilogy assumes familiarity with certain concepts and characters that are introduced in the main series.
Is the Kharkanas Trilogy related to Malazan?
The Kharkanas Trilogy is a prequel series to the Malazan Book of the Fallen. It is set approximately 300,000 years before the events of the main series. It explores the ancient history of the elder races.