The Emperor's Soul - 10th Anniversary Special Edition: 10th Anniversary Edition

Description: The Emperor's Soul - 10th Anniversary Special Edition by Brandon Sanderson NEW 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION FEATURING BONUS CONTENTHUGO AWARD WINNERIncludes:Deleted prologue: The Imperial FoolPrologue commentary from the acclaimed podcast Writing ExcusesAn original introduction from the publisherWhen Shai is caught replacing the Moon Scepter with her nearly flawless forgery, she must bargain for her life. An assassin has left the Emperor Ashravan comatose, a circumstance concealed only by the death of his wife. If the emperor does not emerge after his hundred-day mourning period, the rule of the Heritage Faction will be forfeit and the empire will fall into chaos.Shai is given an impossible task: to create - to Forge - a new soul for the emperor in fewer than one hundred days. But her soul-Forgery is considered an abomination by her captors. She is confined to a tiny, dirty chamber, guarded by a man who hates her, spied upon by politicians, and trapped behind a door sealed in her own blood. Shais only possible ally is the emperors most loyal councillor, Gaotona, who struggles to understand her true talent.Time is running out for Shai. Forging, while deducing the motivations of her captors, she needs a perfect plan to escape...The forgery was a masterpiece, an almost perfect replica of a priceless work of art. The minor inconsistencies were all but impossible for even an expert to detect. However, Shai had been betrayed. Now awaiting execution, Shai would be reprieved if she could do the impossible. As a Forger, Shai is a skillful artist who can apply complex magical glyphs to rewrite the history of the item to change it completely. Although Forgers are despised, the Empire needs Shai to accomplish the unthinkable: to Forge a new soul for the Emperor. Verdict: Sanderson, the best-selling author of the Mistborn Trilogy and The Way of Kings, has set this novella in the same world as Elantris, one of his earlier novels, but it is totally independent. Fantasy fans will love both the compelling story and the creative magical setting. - Library JournalSanderson proves to be an exceptionally talented writer in the pages of this book ... The Emperors Soul is one of those rare high fantasies that feels fresh and is filled with a sense of wonder. - Charles de Lint, Fantasy & Science FictionA fascinating study of clashing beliefs, another inventive magic system, and highly entertaining action sequence, The Emperors Soul is the book I would recommend to anyone who wants to find out for the first time what Sanderson is all about. - Fantasy Book ReviewIf youre going to pick up one book by Brandon Sanderson, this should be it. - The Illustrated PageA wonderful balance with the world, characters, and magic building. - Open Book SocietyFast-paced, clever, and fun. - Fantasy Book CriticJust absolutely magical and engaging. - Hidden in PagesAn excellent fast read, highly recommended for readers looking for unique story worlds and magic systems. - Flight of the DragonIt truly is a work of art. - Pendemon FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Brandon Sanderson has hit the New York Times Bestseller List more than fifteen times, most recently at #1 with Rhythm of War. Brandon has written bestsellers in epic fantasy, science fiction, childrens and young adult fiction, graphic novels, gaming adaptations, and more. His series works include Mistborn, Infinity Blade, Legion, Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians, the Reckoners, Skyward, and more. He has sold more than twenty-one million books internationally, and his books have been published in more than thirty-five languages. In 2022, Brandon launched a $40 million, record-breaking Kickstarter for his latest projects. Despite his busy schedule, Brandon continues to teach this creative writing focused on science fiction and fantasy. He is also one of the hosts of Hugo Awardwinning writing advice podcast Writing Excuses. Brandon lives in Utah with his wife and children. Review "The forgery was a masterpiece, an almost perfect replica of a priceless work of art. The minor inconsistencies were all but impossible for even an expert to detect. However, Shai had been betrayed. Now awaiting execution, Shai would be reprieved if she could do the impossible. As a Forger, Shai is a skillful artist who can apply complex magical glyphs to rewrite the history of the item to change it completely. Although Forgers are despised, the Empire needs Shai to accomplish the unthinkable: to Forge a new soul for the Emperor. Verdict: Sanderson, the best-selling author of the Mistborn Trilogy and The Way of Kings, has set this novella in the same world as Elantris, one of his earlier novels, but it is totally independent. Fantasy fans will love both the compelling story and the creative magical setting."-Library Journal "Sanderson proves to be an exceptionally talented writer in the pages of this book ... The Emperors Soul is one of those rare high fantasies that feels fresh and is filled with a sense of wonder."-Charles de Lint, Fantasy & Science Fiction "The Emperors Soul ranks among the best work by Brandon Sanderson over his incredibly prolific career."-Grimdark Magazine "A fascinating study of clashing beliefs, another inventive magic system, and highly entertaining action sequence, The Emperors Soul is the book I would recommend to anyone who wants to find out for the first time what Sanderson is all about."-Fantasy Book Review "If youre going to pick up one book by Brandon Sanderson, this should be it."-The Illustrated Page "A wonderful balance with the world, characters, and magic building."-Open Book Society "Fast-paced, clever, and fun."-Fantasy Book Critic "Just absolutely magical and engaging."-Hidden in Pages "An excellent fast read, highly recommended for readers looking for unique story worlds and magic systems."-Flight of the Dragon "It truly is a work of art."-Pendemon Long Description NEW 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION FEATURING BONUS CONTENT HUGO AWARD WINNER Includes: Deleted prologue: The Imperial Fool Prologue commentary from the acclaimed podcast Writing Excuses An original introduction from the publisher When Shai is caught replacing the Moon Scepter with her nearly flawless forgery, she must bargain for her life. An assassin has left the Emperor Ashravan comatose, a circumstance concealed only by the death of his wife. If the emperor does not emerge after his hundred-day mourning period, the rule of the Heritage Faction will be forfeit and the empire will fall into chaos. Shai is given an impossible task: to create -- to Forge -- a new soul for the emperor in fewer than one hundred days. But her soul-Forgery is considered an abomination by her captors. She is confined to a tiny, dirty chamber, guarded by a man who hates her, spied upon by politicians, and trapped behind a door sealed in her own blood. Shais only possible ally is the emperors most loyal councillor, Gaotona, who struggles to understand her true talent. Time is running out for Shai. Forging, while deducing the motivations of her captors, she needs a perfect plan to escape... The forgery was a masterpiece, an almost perfect replica of a priceless work of art. The minor inconsistencies were all but impossible for even an expert to detect. However, Shai had been betrayed. Now awaiting execution, Shai would be reprieved if she could do the impossible. As a Forger, Shai is a skillful artist who can apply complex magical glyphs to rewrite the history of the item to change it completely. Although Forgers are despised, the Empire needs Shai to accomplish the unthinkable: to Forge a new soul for the Emperor. Verdict: Sanderson, the best-selling author of the Mistborn Trilogy and The Way of Kings , has set this novella in the same world as Elantris, one of his earlier novels, but it is totally independent. Fantasy fans will love both the compelling story and the creative magical setting. -- Library Journal Sanderson proves to be an exceptionally talented writer in the pages of this book ... The Emperors Soul is one of those rare high fantasies that feels fresh and is filled with a sense of wonder. -- Charles de Lint, Fantasy & Science Fiction A fascinating study of clashing beliefs, another inventive magic system, and highly entertaining action sequence, The Emperors Soul is the book I would recommend to anyone who wants to find out for the first time what Sanderson is all about. -- Fantasy Book Review If youre going to pick up one book by Brandon Sanderson, this should be it. -- The Illustrated Page A wonderful balance with the world, characters, and magic building. -- Open Book Society Fast-paced, clever, and fun. -- Fantasy Book Critic Just absolutely magical and engaging. -- Hidden in Pages An excellent fast read, highly recommended for readers looking for unique story worlds and magic systems. -- Flight of the Dragon It truly is a work of art. -- Pendemon Review Quote "The forgery was a masterpiece, an almost perfect replica of a priceless work of art. The minor inconsistencies were all but impossible for even an expert to detect. However, Shai had been betrayed. Now awaiting execution, Shai would be reprieved if she could do the impossible. As a Forger, Shai is a skillful artist who can apply complex magical glyphs to rewrite the history of the item to change it completely. Although Forgers are despised, the Empire needs Shai to accomplish the unthinkable: to Forge a new soul for the Emperor. Verdict: Sanderson, the best-selling author of the Mistborn Trilogy and The Way of Kings , has set this novella in the same world as Elantris, one of his earlier novels, but it is totally independent. Fantasy fans will love both the compelling story and the creative magical setting ." -- Library Journal "Sanderson proves to be an exceptionally talented writer in the pages of this book ... The Emperors Soul is one of those rare high fantasies that feels fresh and is filled with a sense of wonder." --Charles de Lint, Fantasy & Science Fiction "A fascinating study of clashing beliefs, another inventive magic system, and highly entertaining action sequence, The Emperors Soul is the book I would recommend to anyone who wants to find out for the first time what Sanderson is all about." -- Fantasy Book Review "If youre going to pick up one book by Brandon Sanderson, this should be it." -- The Illustrated Page "A wonderful balance with the world, characters, and magic building." -- Open Book Society "Fast-paced, clever, and fun." -- Fantasy Book Critic "Just absolutely magical and engaging." -- Hidden in Pages "An excellent fast read, highly recommended for readers looking for unique story worlds and magic systems." -- Flight of the Dragon "It truly is a work of art." -- Pendemon Excerpt from Book Gaotona ran his fingers across the thick canvas, inspecting one of the greatest works of art he had ever seen. Unfortunately, it was a lie. "The woman is a danger." Hissed voices came from behind him. "What she does is an abomination." Gaotona tipped the canvas toward the hearths orange-red light, squinting. In his old age, his eyes werent what they had once been. Such precision, he thought, inspecting the brush strokes, feeling the layers of thick oils. Exactly like those in the original. He would never have spotted the mistakes on his own. A blossom slightly out of position. A moon that was just a sliver too low in the sky. It had taken their experts days of detailed inspection to find the errors. "She is one of the best Forgers alive." The voices belonged to Gaotonas fellow arbiters, the empires most important bureaucrats. "She has a reputation as wide as the empire. We need to execute her as an example." "No." Frava, leader of the arbiters, had a sharp, nasal voice. "She is a valuable tool. This woman can save us. We must use her." Why? Gaotona thought again. Why would someone capable of this artistry, this majesty, turn to forgery? Why not create original paintings? Why not be a true artist? I must understand. "Yes," Frava continued, "the woman is a thief, and she practices a horrid art. But I can control her, and with her talents we can fix this mess we have found ourselves in." The others murmured worried objections. The woman they spoke of, Wan ShaiLu, was more than a simple con artist. So much more. She could change the nature of reality itself. That raised another question. Why would she bother learning to paint? Wasnt ordinary art mundane compared to her mystical talents? So many questions. Gaotona looked up from his seat beside the hearth. The others stood in a conspiratorial clump around Fravas desk, their long, colorful robes shimmering in the firelight. "I agree with Frava," Gaotona said. The others glanced at him. Their scowls indicated they cared little for what he said, but their postures told a different tale. Their respect for him was buried deep, but it was remembered. "Send for the Forger," Gaotona said, rising. "I would hear what she has to say. I suspect she will be more difficult to control than Frava claims, but we have no choice. We either use this womans skill, or we give up control of the empire." The murmurs ceased. How many years had it been since Frava and Gaotona had agreed on anything at all, let alone on something so divisive as making use of the Forger? One by one, the other three arbiters nodded. "Let it be done," Frava said softly. Details ISBN1616964022 Author Brandon Sanderson Publisher Tachyon Publications Format Paperback Pages 192 Year 2022 ISBN-13 9781616964023 Imprint Tachyon Publications Country of Publication United States Publication Date 2022-10-18 NZ Release Date 2022-10-18 US Release Date 2022-10-18 UK Release Date 2022-10-18 Subtitle 10th Anniversary Edition Audience General AU Release Date 2022-10-17 ISBN-10 1616964022 Edition Description New edition We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138235890;

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