
by Steven Erikson
All is not well in Lamentable Moll. A sinister, diabolical killer stalks the port city's narrow, barrow-humped streets, and panic grips the citizens like a fever. Emancipor Reese is no exception, and indeed, with his legendary ill luck, it's worse for him than for most. Not only was his previous employer the unknown killer's latest victim, but Emancipor is out of work. But perhaps his luck has finally changed, for two strangers have come to Lamentable Moll ... and they have nailed to the centre post in Fishmonger's Round a note requesting the services of a manservant. This is surely a remarkable opportunity for the hapless Emancipor Reese ... no matter that the note reeks with death-warded magic; no matter that the barrow ghosts themselves howl with fear every night. After all, it's work ... and working is better than not working. Isn't it?


Steven Erikson
All is not well in Lamentable Moll. A sinister, diabolical killer stalks the port city's narrow, barrow-humped streets, and panic grips the citizens like a fever. Emancipor Reese is no exception, and indeed, with his legendary ill luck, it's worse for him than for most. Not only was his previous employer the unknown killer's latest victim, but Emancipor is out of work. But perhaps his luck has finally changed, for two strangers have come to Lamentable Moll ... and they have nailed to the centre post in Fishmonger's Round a note requesting the services of a manservant. This is surely a remarkable opportunity for the hapless Emancipor Reese ... no matter that the note reeks with death-warded magic; no matter that the barrow ghosts themselves howl with fear every night. After all, it's work ... and working is better than not working. Isn't it?





Steven Erikson
Bauchelain and Korbal Broach, and their manservant Emancipor Reese, come upon the quaint village of Spendrugle which falls under the benign rule of the Lord of Wurms. Spendrugle's memorable residents include the man who should have stayed dead, the woman whose prayers should never have been answered, the beachcomber who lives in his own beard, and the singular lizard cat who used to be plural.

Steven Erikson
"Set in the awe-inspiring world of the Malazan Empire, here are three tales of the enigmatic and eccentric necromances Bauchelain and Korbal Broach collected in one volume."--Back cov.