As most of you know, I wasn't enamored with Steven Erikson's last Malazan novella,. I felt that it was too weird and experimental in style and tone, and I could never truly get into it. Well, I'm pleased to report thatis akin to, andin every aspect.As far as the timeline is concerned, the action takes place directly following. In many ways, this novella is sort of the aftermath of everything which occurred in the third Bauchelain and Korbal Broach novella. And once again, it's hilarious! Considering the doorstopper size of Erikson's Malazan installments, his short fiction continues, for the most part, to be immensely entertaining reading experiences.Here's the blurb:At the beginning of this new novella, our favorite necromancers and their down-on-his-luck manservant survive the destruction of theand end up on a wrecker's coast located in West Elingarth's Forgotten Holding. Nearby lies the welcoming community of Spendrugle, which is ruled by the diabolical tyrant known as Lord Fangatooth Claw the Render. As Bauchelain and Korbal Broach and poor Emancipor Reese have no choice but to accept the tyrant's hospitality, little do they know that several parties are in hot pursuit, what with the waycame to a close.What follows are the tribulations of our unlikely trio and the repercussions their arrival generates among the inhabitants of the lovely locale known as Spendrugle.The back-and-forth between Bauchelain and Emancipor Reese continues to produce highlights to be savored. Still, the conversations between Lord Fangatooth and his scribe Coingood make for some extremely funny moments as well. And once you've read this tale, you'll certainly agree that the folks of Spendrugle are an endearing bunch. . .As fun and entertaining as the first three Bauchelain and Korbal Broach novellas,is a page-turner. And as the proverbial shit in about to hit the fan, there is no way to put this book down. This could well be Steven Erikson's best novella yet.As much as I'm enjoying my early read of Erikson's forthcomingoffered a welcome and fun-filled interlude featuring a trio of protagonists that I can't get enough of!Evil has never been this much fun!The final verdict: 7.75/10You can pre-order the novella here