【加拿大】史蒂芬•埃裏剋森

加拿大當代著名奇幻作傢，畢業於愛荷華作傢工作室，此前曾係統學習過考古學及人類學。《瑪拉茲英靈錄》是他最為重要的作品，刻畫瞭一個龐大而復雜的世界，人類、不朽者與神祇共存其中，彼此爭鬥。《月之花園》是係列的第一部。正是這本書，奠定瞭埃裏剋森在奇幻小說界的地位。

The Malazan Empire simmers with discontent, bled dry by interminable warfare, bitter infighting and bloody confrontations. Even the imperial legions, long inured to the bloodshed, yearn for some respite. Yet Empress Laseen's rule remains absolute, enforced by her dread Claw assassins. For Sergeant Whiskeyjack and his squad of Bridgeburners, and for Tattersail, surviving cadre mage of the Second Legion, the aftermath of the siege of Pale should have been a time to mourn the many dead. But Darujhistan, last of the Free Cities of Genabackis, yet holds out. It is to this ancient citadel that Laseen turns her predatory gaze. However, it would appear that the Empire is not alone in this great game. Sinister, shadowbound forces are gathering as the gods themselves prepare to play their hand . . . Conceived and written on a panoramic scale, Gardens of the Moon is epic fantasy of the highest order--an enthralling adventure by an outstanding new voice.