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Steven Erikson
The Tales of Bauchelain and Korbal Broach
The Tales of Bauchelain and Korbal Broach
7 books
Ongoing series
About this series
A dark, satirical series of side-stories focusing on two eccentric, murderous necromancers and their deeply long-suffering manservant, Emancipor Reese. While set in the Malazan world, they are self-contained and lean heavily into black comedy and horror.
Books
Blood Follows
The Tales of Bauchelain and Korbal Broach #1
The Healthy Dead
Graphic novel
The Tales of Bauchelain and Korbal Broach #2
The Lees of Laughter's End
The Tales of Bauchelain and Korbal Broach #3
Crack'd Pot Trail
The Tales of Bauchelain and Korbal Broach #4
The Wurms of Blearmouth
The Tales of Bauchelain and Korbal Broach #5
The Fiends of Nightmaria
The Tales of Bauchelain and Korbal Broach #6
Upon a Dark of Evil Overlords
The Tales of Bauchelain and Korbal Broach #7Similar series
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Frequently asked questions
What is the reading order for The Tales of Bauchelain and Korbal Broach?
These novellas are best read in publication order: Blood Follows, The Healthy Dead, The Lees of Laughter's End, Crack'd Pot Trail, The Wurms of Blearmouth, The Fiends of Nightmaria, and Upon a Dark of Evil Overlords. While they are self-contained, reading them in order allows for the subtle development of the recurring characters.
Do I need to read the Malazan Book of the Fallen before starting this series?
No, the Bauchelain and Korbal Broach novellas are standalone stories set within the Malazan world but do not require prior knowledge of the main series. They offer a distinct tone and focus on different characters.
Are there more Bauchelain and Korbal Broach stories planned?
Steven Erikson has indicated that he intends to write more novellas featuring Bauchelain and Korbal Broach, continuing their darkly humorous adventures.