Erikson, Steven Midnight Tides: Book Five of the Malazan Book of the Fallen (076531651X)
After decades of warfare, the five tribes of the Tiste Edur have finally been united under the implacable rule of the Warlock King of Hiroth, but their peace has been exacted at the cost of a pact made with a hidden power, and ancient forces are awakening that could unleash a vengeful bloodbath on all concerned. Simultaneous. 35,000 first printing.