Welcome to
New York Times and
Sunday Times bestseller Brandon Sanderson's first collection of short fiction.
These wonderful works, originally published individually, have been collected for the first time and convey the true expanse of the Cosmere. Telling the exciting tales of adventure Sanderson fans have come to expect,
Arcanum Unbounded include the Hugo Award-winning novella 'The Emperor's Soul', an excerpt from the graphic novel 'White Sand', and the never-before-published
Stormlight Archive novella 'Edgedancer'.
The collection will include nine works in all:
'Edgedancer' (
Stormlight Archive)
'The Hope of Elantris' (
Elantris)
'The Eleventh Metal' (
Mistborn)
'The Emperor's Soul' (
Elantris)
'Allomancer Jak and the Pits of Eltania' (excerpt;
Mistborn)
'White Sand' (excerpt;
Taldain)
'Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell' (
Threnody)
'Sixth of Dusk' (
First of the Sun)
'Mistborn: Secret History' (
Mistborn)
This superb collection also includes essays and illustrations which offer an insight into the numerous worlds in which the stories are set.
About the Author
Brandon Sanderson is the bestselling author of books including
Warbreaker, Elantris, The Stormlight Archive series, starting with
The Way of Kings, and The Mistborn series-Mistborn,
The Well of Ascension, The Hero of Ages and
The Alloy of Law. He has also written Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians, a book for middle-grade readers, and the young adult novel, The Rithmatist. He also completed the final books in Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time® series-
The Gathering Storm, Towers of Midnight and
A Memory of Light-based on Jordan's notes and material. Sanderson teaches writing at Brigham Young University. He lives in Utah.
Industry Reviews
another brisk YA fantasy from Sanderson - inventive, action-stuffed and surprising until the end * SFX *
This collection is required reading for Sanderson fans, offering plenty for new readers who are undeterred by learning too much. * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *
Steelheart is the literature equivalent of a blockbuster; episodic and fast-paced with surprises around every turn. * SCI FI NOW *
Fans of Sanderson's other works will eagerly devour this collection, in which familiar characters return and familiar worlds are further explored. * KIRKUS REVIEWS *
Full of action * THE SUN *
as always, Brandon Sanderson creates a unique and interesting universe we get to explore alongside the protagonist...a fun, action packed ride for those of us who remain a child at heart. * Best Fantasy Books *
The world of The Reckoners is suddenly presented in all its glory. It's an incredibly vibrant setting that showcases the entire breadth of Sanderson's talent. Expect to finish this one in single sitting. * Upcoming 4 Me *
The stories are complex, fascinating, and filled to the brim with three-dimensional characters * Fantasy Book Review *
Firefight is a visual, almost cinematic novel * Buzzy Mag *
Firefight is a rollercoaster ride of action, entertainment, and humour * Smash Dragons *
Firefight is filled with a spine-tingling adventure and heart-racing action that promises to satisfy fans both new and old * Fantasy Book Critic *
Steelheart is the literature equivalent of a blockbuster; episodic and fast-paced with surprises around every turn. * SCI FI NOW *
A terrifically tall tale, packaging the superhero action into compelling, punchy chapters that keep you reading. It's a fast, feisty read with characters that are skillfully drawn, assassinations, gunfights, physics bending motorcycle chases and a world you can't wait to hear more about. * SFX *
Full of action * THE SUN *
