The Way of Kings
The first book of the breathtaking epic Stormlight Archive from the worldwide fantasy sensation
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Orion Publishing Co
Published:11th Jun '15
Should be back in stock very soon
The brand new epic fantasy series from international bestseller Brandon Sanderson
First volume in the Internationally bestselling epic fantasy series - a benchmark for the genre
'Epic in every sense' GUARDIAN
'I loved this book. What else is there to say?' Patrick Rothfuss
According to mythology mankind used to live in The Tranquiline Halls. Heaven. But then the Voidbringers assaulted and captured heaven, casting out God and men. Men took root on Roshar, the world of storms. And the Voidbringers followed...
They came against man ten thousand times. To help them cope, the Almighty gave men powerful suits of armor and mystical weapons, known as Shardblades. Led by ten angelic Heralds and ten orders of knights known as Radiants, mankind finally won.
Or so the legends say. Today, the only remnants of those supposed battles are the Shardblades, the possession of which makes a man nearly invincible on the battlefield. The entire world is at war with itself - and has been for centuries since the Radiants turned against mankind. Kings strive to win more Shardblades, each secretly wishing to be the one who will finally unite all of mankind under a single throne.
On a world scoured down to the rock by terrifying hurricanes that blow through every few day a young spearman forced into the army of a Shardbearer, led to war against an enemy he doesn't understand and doesn't really want to fight.
What happened deep in mankind's past?
Why did the Radiants turn against mankind, and what happened to the magic they used to wield?
Readers absolutely love The Way of Kings:
'Incredible, impressive or fantastic, all these words are an understatement to the quality this book holds. The Way of Kings is the beginning of a masterpiece series in epic fantasy' Novel Notions
'It's multi-POV, action-packed, heartfelt, exciting, thrilling, and I am running out of adjectives' Goodreads Reviewer, Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'The story is mind-blowing, the ideas and thoughts create a world that is believable and intriguing. A strong tale with a well fleshed out world and multidimensional characters that are easy to care about' Goodreads Reviewer, Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'The Way of Kings is a huge opening act to The...
The Way of Kings is epic in every sense * The Guardian *
I loved this book. What else is there to say? -- Patrick Rothfuss
Sanderson has created a fascinating world here, one that deserves a sequel * The Washington Post *
An epic worthy of the name - and a real treat for fantasy fans * Kirkus Reviews *
The Way of Kings is the very definition of epic * FanFiAddict *
There is truly something enchanting, majestic, and magical about this series * Grimdark Magazine *
Brandon Sanderson's reputation is finally as big as his novels * New York Times *
Brandon Sanderson is the most immersive fantasy writer I've ever encountered * Ben Aaronovitch, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author *
This is a story of the indefatigable human spirit. It is an empathetic tale of courage, compassion, loyalty and honour * Novel Notions *
Sanderson creates the most intricate and fleshed out magic system I've read since The Wheel of Time * The Fantasy Hive *
The Way of Kings is epic in every sense. Sanderson has built a world that leaps to life, a cast of varied characters and a vast history that slowly unfolds. While Sanderson cuts from the familiar cloth of fantasy, his narrative impetus and meticulous world building bode well for future volumes. -- Eric Brown * THE GUARDIAN *
ISBN: 9781473211513
Dimensions: 196mm x 130mm x 52mm
Weight: 780g
1136 pages