Steven Erikson - The Crippled God

The Crippled God is the epic conclusion to Steven Erikson's Malazan Book of the Fallen series, bringing a decade-spanning saga of sprawling conflicts and complex characters to a close. The story follows the fragmented and exhausted Bonehunters army, led by Adjunct Tavore Paran, as they march towards a final, climactic confrontation in the desolate land of Kolanse. Their mission: to challenge the gods and end the suffering of the Crippled God, who has been held captive and is causing widespread chaos. Alongside this central narrative, the book weaves together numerous other plotlines, resolving centuries-old conflicts involving ancient races, elder gods, and powerful entities like the Otataral Dragon. Through brutal battles, philosophical introspection, and heartbreaking sacrifices, the novel explores profound themes of compassion, memory, and redemption. The finale delivers on a massive scale, providing a cathartic and emotional conclusion to one of fantasy's most ambitious works.