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'''''Blood Follows''''' is a [[novella]] by [[Steven Erikson]] set in the world of the [[Malazan Book of the Fallen|Malazan Book of the Fallen]]. The events of this book take place prior to those in the main series, and do not necessarily concern the main story plot line.
'''''Blood Follows''''' is a [[novella]] by [[Steven Erikson]] set in the world of the ''[[Malazan Book of the Fallen]]''. The events of this book take place prior to those in the main series, and do not necessarily concern the main story plot line.


Originally published only in Europe by [[PS Publishing]] in 2002, the hard cover version had a run of only 300 copies, while the first and second edition paperback versions each had 500 copies printed.
Originally published only in Europe by [[PS Publishing]] in 2002, the hard cover version had a run of only 300 copies, while the first and second edition paperback versions each had 500 copies printed.
All of the first editions were signed by the author. The introduction to the original printing is by [[Stephen Donaldson]], an acknowledged fan of Steven Erikson's work.
All of the first editions were signed by the author. The introduction to the original printing is by [[Stephen R. Donaldson]], an acknowledged fan of Steven Erikson's work.


In 2005, Blood Follows was re-published in the United States by ''[[Night Shade Books]]''. Again, there was a limited run of signed copies.
In 2005, Blood Follows was re-published in the United States by ''[[Night Shade Books]]''. Again, there was a limited run of signed copies.


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==Characters==
=='''''"Tales of Bauchelain and Korbal Broach."'''''==
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''Blood Follows'' details the story of three characters previously introduced in ''[[Memories of Ice]]''. Focusing mainly on [[Emancipor Reese]], and the events that lead to his becoming the manservant of two mysterious travelers.


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* [[Bauchelain]] - A mysterious traveler, a self purported scholar and a [[Necromancy|summoner]] of notable power.
''[[Blood Follows]]''
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* [[Korbal Broach]] - His silent partner, a [[necromancer]] and a [[eunuch]].
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* [[Emancipor Reese]] - Called "Mancy" for short, a tired man with an ungrateful family to care for. Emancipor has had a run of foul luck and is in desperate need of a job.
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* [[Subly]] - Emancipor's wife; Subly is a strong willed woman, who views her status in society as more important than anything else. She has a sharp tongue and will not tolerate Emancipor being unemployed.
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* [[Sgt. Guld]] - A gruff Sergeant of the Guard, renowned for his ability to solve murders, he has been charged by the King to discover the mysterious killer, and end the terror gripping [[Lamentable Moll]].


==Reviews==
''[[The Healthy Dead]]''


* Review by Jonathan Strahan (2002) in ''Locus'', #495 April 2002
''[[The Lees of Laughter's End]]'' '''(forthcoming)'''
* Review by Edward Bryant (2003) in ''Locus'', #505 February 2003

* Review by Paul Di Filippo (2003) in ''Asimov's Science Fiction'', April 2003
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=='''''Characters'''''==
* Review by Scott Andrews (2006) in ''Heliotrope'', August 2006

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''[[Blood Follows]]'' details the story of three characters previously introduced in ''[[Memories of Ice]]''. Focusing mainly on Emancipor Reese, and the events that lead to his becoming the manservant of two mysterious travelers.

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''[[Bauchelain]]'' - A mysterious traveler, a self purported scholar and a ''[[Summoner]]'' of notable power.

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''[[Korbal Broach]]'' - His silent partner, a ''[[Necromancer]] and a ''[[eunuch]]''.

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''[[Emancipor Reese]]'' - Called "Mancy" for short, a tired man with an ungrateful family to care for. Emancipor has had a run of foul luck and is in desperate need of a job.

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''[[Subly]]'' - Emancipor's wife; Subly is a strong willed woman, who views her status in society as more important than anything else. She has a sharp tongue and will not tolerate Emancipor being unemployed.

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''[[Sgt. Guld]]'' - A gruff Sergeant of the Guard, renowned for his ability to solve murders, he has been charged by the King to discover the mysterious killer, and end the terror gripping ''[[Lamentable Moll]]''.

=='''''Overview:'''''==

Taken from *[http://www.nightshadebooks.com/book.aspx?bookid=109 Night Shade Books: Blood Follows]

''"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. And, with his dearest wife terminally comfortable with the manner of life to which she asserts she has become accustomed (or at least to which she aspires) -- for her and their two whelps -- all other terrors grow limp and pale for poor Emancipor.''

''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; and certainly no matter that Lamentable Moll itself is about to erupt in a frenzy of terror-inspired anarchy.... After all, it's work... and working is better than not working.'

''Isn't it?''

''First in a series of [[novellas]] taking place in the'' ''[[Malazan]]'' ''Empire."''


==External links==
==External links==
* {{isfdb title|id=100474|title=Blood Follows}}
*[http://www.pspublishing.co.uk PS Publishing Homepage]
* {{IBList |type=book|id=9614|name=Blood Follows}}
*[http://www.nightshadebooks.com/book.aspx?bookid=109 Night Shade Books- Blood Follows]
*[http://www.malazanempire.com/forums The Malazan Empire online community.]
*[http://www.sfcrowsnest.com/scifinder/a/Mike_Dringenberg.php Mike Dringenberg Cover Artist]


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Latest revision as of 23:45, 4 June 2024

Blood Follows
United Kingdom cover
AuthorSteven Erikson
Cover artistMike Dringenberg
LanguageEnglish
SeriesThe Tales of Bauchelain and Korbal Broach
GenreFantasy novel
PublisherPS Publishing, Night Shade Books
Publication date
30 April 2002
Publication placeUnited Kingdom, United States
Media typePrint (Hardback & Paperback)
Pages125 p. (Nightshade edition)
ISBN1-902880-34-X (PS Publishing), 159780004X (Nightshade)
OCLC270730912
Followed byThe Healthy Dead 

Blood Follows is a novella by Steven Erikson set in the world of the Malazan Book of the Fallen. The events of this book take place prior to those in the main series, and do not necessarily concern the main story plot line.

Originally published only in Europe by PS Publishing in 2002, the hard cover version had a run of only 300 copies, while the first and second edition paperback versions each had 500 copies printed. All of the first editions were signed by the author. The introduction to the original printing is by Stephen R. Donaldson, an acknowledged fan of Steven Erikson's work.

In 2005, Blood Follows was re-published in the United States by Night Shade Books. Again, there was a limited run of signed copies.

Characters

[edit]

Blood Follows details the story of three characters previously introduced in Memories of Ice. Focusing mainly on Emancipor Reese, and the events that lead to his becoming the manservant of two mysterious travelers.

  • Bauchelain - A mysterious traveler, a self purported scholar and a summoner of notable power.
  • Korbal Broach - His silent partner, a necromancer and a eunuch.
  • Emancipor Reese - Called "Mancy" for short, a tired man with an ungrateful family to care for. Emancipor has had a run of foul luck and is in desperate need of a job.
  • Subly - Emancipor's wife; Subly is a strong willed woman, who views her status in society as more important than anything else. She has a sharp tongue and will not tolerate Emancipor being unemployed.
  • Sgt. Guld - A gruff Sergeant of the Guard, renowned for his ability to solve murders, he has been charged by the King to discover the mysterious killer, and end the terror gripping Lamentable Moll.

Reviews

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  • Review by Jonathan Strahan (2002) in Locus, #495 April 2002
  • Review by Edward Bryant (2003) in Locus, #505 February 2003
  • Review by Paul Di Filippo (2003) in Asimov's Science Fiction, April 2003
  • Review by Scott Andrews (2006) in Heliotrope, August 2006
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