Brandon Sanderson

Tuhat vuotta sitten Viimeisessä valtakunnassa käytiin ankara taistelu pahan ja hyvän välillä.Nyt jäljellä on vain pölyn ja sumun peittämää joutomaata, jonka asukkaita kuolematon hallitsija ohjaa raudanlujalla otteellaan.Vaikka jokainen vastarinnan kipinä on tukahdutettu, toivo lepattaa vieläkin pienenä liekkinä. Salaperäisen, usvasyntyisen Kelsierin johtama varasjoukkio on kehittelemässä häkellyttävää, tuhoon tuomittua suunnitelmaa pahuuden vallan kukistamiseksi, ja nuori katujen kasvatti Vin tempautuu puolivahingossa hankkeeseen mukaan.Onko toisenlainen tulevaisuus sittenkin mahdollinen vuosituhannen sorron jälkeen?Usvasyntyinen aloittaa maailman kärkeen kuuluvan fantasiakirjailija Brandon Sandersonin samaa nimeä kantavan eeppisen trilogian. Sen menestyksen takana on paitsi kekseliäs asetelma - veijarimainen joukkio poliittisten juonittelujen maailmassa, jossa paha on voittanut ja jossa taikuus on metallimagiaa - myös kirjailijan vertaansa hakeva taituruus uskottavan, monitahoisen universumin luojana.Teosten uudet laitokset ovat kirjailijan tarkistamia ja päivittämiä.

Edellisen kirjan tapahtumista on kulunut vuosi. Nyt Scadrialin kukoistava, nopeasti kehittyvä yhteiskunta kuohuu, kun sen tasapainoa järkyttävät terrorismi, salamurhat, työttömyys ja lakot. Waxin, Waynen sekä heidän apunaan työskentelevän Marasin on päästävä salaliiton jäljille ennen kuin maan kehitys lamaantuu.Vauhdikas tapahtumaketju johtaa Waxin myös oman menneisyytensä äärelle - ja viimein myös huomaamaan, että jokaisella näyttelee elämässään monta roolia - jokaisella on omat varjonsa.

Viimeisen valtakunnan kukistuessa Syvyys palasi. Kaikkialle tunkeutuvan usvan hengenvaarallinen olemus toi muassaan yhä tiheämmin toistuvat tuhkasateet ja aina vain rankemmat maanjäristykset. Kaiken huipuksi Vin huijattiin vapauttamaan Ylenemisen kaivosta muinainen, mystinen voima.Ainoa tieto Ylenemistä edeltäneestä ajasta ja Syvyyden todellisesta luonteesta kuoli Lordihallitsijan mukana. Uuden valtakunnan keisari Elend Venture etsii epätoivoisesti Lordihallitsijalta jääneitä vihjeitä, joiden avulla hän voisi vielä pelastaa kansansa - ja maailman.Mutta kuinka Vin ja Elend mitenkään voisivat päihittää muinaisen kaikkitietävän olennon, jolla on kyky muuttaa todellisuutta? Ihmiskunnan lopullinen tuho näyttää vääjäämättömältä...

Usvasyntyinen-trilogian tapahtumista on kulunut kolmesataa vuotta. Uusi aikakausi on koittamassa Scadrialissa: rautatiet korvaavat kanavia, sähkölamput valaisevat katuja ja vauraita koteja, ja ensimmäiset teräsreunaiset pilvenpiirtäjät tavoittelevat jo taivaita.Kun Waxillium Ladrian joutuu palaamaan Elendeliin aatelissukunsa päämieheksi, hän yllättyy huomatessaan, että hänen parinkymmenen vuoden aikana syrjäseuduilla kartuttamansa lainvalvontakokemus tulee tarpeeseen. Salaperäinen rikollisliiga Puhdistajat tekee uhkarohkeita varkauksia ja ottaa panttivankeja, ja Wax ajautuu tapahtumien pyörteisiin yhdessä erikoislaatuisen kumppaninsa Waynen kanssa.Scadrialissa vallitsee yhä metallipohjainen magia, ja vaikka Wax ja Wayne ovat voimakkaita allomantikkoja, niin ovat myös heidän vastustajansa...

Kelsierin kopla teki sen minkä piti olla mahdotonta: päihitti jumalan kaltaisen tyrannin, Lordihallitsijan, jonka valta oli kestänyt tuhat vuotta. Nyt Viimeisen valtakunnan tuhkista täytyy rakentaa uusi, terve yhteiskunta. Tehtävä on uskottu Vinille ja Elend Venturelle - katulapselle, josta on tullut valtakunnan voimakkain usvasyntyinen, ja idealistiselle aatelisnuorukaiselle, jonka pitäisi nyt hallita kuninkaana.He eivät ole päässeet edes vauhtiin, kun kolme eri armeijaa hyökkää. Kun piiritys kiristyy ja tilanne käy tukalaksi, hitusen toivoa tarjoaa muinainen legenda. Mutta vaikka Ylenemisen kaivo osoittautuisi todeksi, kukaan ei tiedä missä se on tai millaisia voimia siinä piilee.Alkaa näyttää siltä, että Lordihallitsijan kukistaminen olikin helppo osuus. Todellinen haaste on selvitä sen seurauksista.Ylenemisen kaivo on toinen osa Usvasyntyinen (Mistborn) -trilogiasta. Sarjan kirjoja on maailmalla myyty miljoonia kappaleita, niitä on käännetty yli 25 kielelle, ja Brandon Sanderson on saanut lukuisia fantasiakirjallisuuden palkintoja ja tunnustuksia.

Nueva edici n de Sombras de identidad, una novela de Mistborn y el segundo volumen de Wax & Wayne, con 6 ilustraciones a color. Mistborn es la saga que ha convertido a Brandon Sanderson en el gran autor de fantas a del siglo XXI. M s de diez millones de ejemplares vendidos en todo el mundo. La segunda era contin a con una intriga pol tica llena de magia. Waxillium Ladrian y su socio Wayne se enfrentan a una enemiga inaudita tras el brutal asesinato del hermano del gobernador, una kandra rebelde que ha perdido el juicio y ya no obedece al nuevo dios de Scadrial, Armon a. Mientras Wayne y Marasi intentan frustrar las amenazas contra el gobernador y evitar que la ciudad estalle en revueltas multitudinarias, Wax da caza a una asesina capaz de utilizar cualquier poder y de hacerse pasar por cualquiera. Pero l mismo se ver perseguido por las sombras de su pasado... ENGLISH DESCRIPTION From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, the Mistborn series is a heist story of political intrigue and magical, martial-arts action.Waxillium Ladrian was a lawman in Scadrial's ungoverned frontier region, known as the Roughs, where he worked with his eccentric but effective buddy, Wayne. They are "twinborn," meaning they are able to use both Allomantic and Feruchemical magic. In their world, technology and magic mix, democracy contends with corruption, and religion becomes a growing cultural force, with four faiths competing for converts. This bustling, optimistic, but still shaky society now faces its first instance of terrorism, crimes intended to stir up strife. Wax and Wayne, assisted by the brilliant Marasi, must unravel the conspiracy before it stops Scadrial's progress in its tracks.

From #1 New York Times bestselling, Hugo Award-winning author Brandon Sanderson, and co-authors Max Epstein, David Pace, and Michael Harkins, comes an audio-first techno-thriller addition to the universe of Stephen (Legion) Leeds. Stephen Leeds is perfectly sane. It's his hallucinations who are all quite mad. A one-man team of experts, Stephen Leeds is a genius of unparalleled mental capabilities who can learn new skills or master entire scholarly disciplines in mere hours. However, these skills come at a price. Stephen must compartmentalize his brain, with each of his new skill sets being held by an "aspect"--a hallucination his mind creates with their own fully developed personality, life, and limitations. Without these aspects, and the delicate construct of reality they provide for him, Stephen is unable to control his mind and engage with the real world. So when an unprecedented Internal Revenue Service data breach stumps the FBI, Stephen is brought in to investigate. With the help of his aspects, he must uncover the connection between millions of stolen tax returns, a mysterious hacker named Enoch, a strange, cutting-edge technology that uses soundwaves to transfer data, and a nearly extinct Mesopotamian religion which once rivaled Christianity. What Leeds discovers along the way will reveal the devastating consequences of this new technology, test the limits of his aspects, and lead him face to face with a man hell-bent on vengeance, for which no cost is too high. Stephen Leeds: Death and Faxes is a new entry in Brandon Sanderson's Stephen Leeds saga and chronologically takes place between the novellas Legion and Legion: Lies of the Beholder.

Following the loss of most of his colleagues in a violent ambush, Kenton has become Lord Mastrell of the few remaining Sand Masters, magicians who can manipulate sand to do their bidding. With the ruling council poised against him, the hot-headed Kenton must become a diplomat to have any hope of preventing the eradication of his people forever. However, there’s another complication: assassins are coming for him from all directions, and Kenton’s only true ally is Khriss, a visitor from the other side of the planet who has an agenda of her own to pursue. White Sand Volume 2 continues the New York Times bestselling series of graphic novels, bringing a crucial chapter of Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere to life exclusively in a visual format. Praise for White Sand Vol. 1: "This book is amazing. The worldbuilding is dense and deep." - Kirkus Reviews "Essential to Cosmere completists, and it’s a beautiful addition to anyones bookshelf." - Geekritique "Traditional fantasy comes to life in this intriguing blend of action, suspense, and mystery." - Graphic Policy

A brand new saga of magic and adventure by #1 New York Times best-selling author Brandon Sanderson. On the planet of Taldain, the legendary Sand Masters harness arcane powers to manipulate sand in spectacular ways. But when they are slaughtered in a sinister conspiracy, the weakest of their number, Kenton, believes himself to be the only survivor. With enemies closing in on all sides, Kenton forges an unlikely partnership with Khriss -- a mysterious Darksider who hides secrets of her own. White Sand brings to life a crucial, unpublished part of Brandon Sanderson’s sprawling Cosmere universe. The story has been adapted by Rik Hoskin (Mercy Thompson), with art by Julius Gopez and colors by Ross Campbell. Employing powerful imagery and Sanderson’s celebrated approach to magical systems, White Sand is a spectacular new saga for lovers of fantasy and adventure. Review: "Fascinating magic, nuanced characters, and bubbling conflicts... A fun read from end to end." - Tor.com

The #1 New York Times bestseller and sequel to Steelheart from Brandon Sanderson, the author of Oathbringer, coauthor of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, and creator of the internationally bestselling Mistborn trilogy, presents the second book in the Reckoners series: Firefight. And don't miss Calamity, the exciting conclusion to the Reckoners series David Charleston has lived for one purpose: to kill Steelheart, the supremely powerful, seemingly invincible Epic who murdered his father. Now Steelheart is dead and David is beginning to question everything that he--and the world--understands about the superhumans they call Epics. David's suspicions are the reason he follows Prof to the flooded city once known as New York. But what he finds there could be what ultimately ends him. The truth might just burn deepest of all. . . . Praise for the Reckoners Series: #1 New York Times Bestselling Series "Another win for Sanderson . . . he's simply a brilliant writer. Period." --Patrick Rothfuss, author of the New York Times and USA Today bestseller The Name of the Wind "Action-packed." --EW.com "Compelling. . . . Sanderson uses plot twists that he teases enough for readers to pick up on to distract from the more dramatic reveals he has in store." --The A.V. Club

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson creator of The Stormlight Archive, the Mistborn saga, and countless bestselling works of science fiction and fantasy comes a new standalone novel set in his Cosmere universe. In the next Cosmere standalone novel, Hoid has an epic tale to share: In a forgotten land sustained by colorful rivers of demon blood, a young woman named December learns a devastating plague is on its way. But who will believe her? Against impossible odds, she sets sail up the River Violet to warn the king's court, determination and wisdom beyond her years burning in her eyes. With a chatty priestess and a fledgling fashion designer at her side, she must navigate incredulous royal officials, twisted court intrigue, and a roguish count who might hold the key to her quest and her heart.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson-creator of The Stormlight Archive, the Mistborn saga, and countless bestselling works of science fiction and fantasy-comes a new standalone novel set in his Cosmere universe. In the next Cosmere standalone novel, Hoid has an epic tale to share: In a forgotten land sustained by colorful rivers of demon blood, a young woman named December learns a devastating plague is on its way. But who will believe her? Against impossible odds, she sets sail up the River Violet to warn the king's court, determination-and wisdom beyond her years-burning in her eyes. With a chatty priestess and a fledgling fashion designer at her side, she must navigate incredulous royal officials, twisted court intrigue, and a roguish count who might hold the key to her quest-and her heart.

Brandon Sandersonin Usvasyntyinen-saaga jatkuu Wax & Wayne -sarjan neljännessä kirjassa, joka vie lukijan takaisin bestsellertrilogiassa alkaneiden poliittisten ja murhanhimoisten juonittelujen, metallitaikuuden ja veijarimaisen konnailun pariin. Ensimmäisen trilogian tapahtumista on kulunut kolmesataa vuotta, ja Waxiwillium Ladrian on jo kauan taistellut hämäräperäisiä Puhdistajia vastaan. Nyt Elendel on ajautumassa poliittiseen konfliktiin ulkokaupunkien kanssa, ja pian selviää, että Puhdistajien lonkerot ulottuvat jopa sen senaattiin. Lisäksi Puhdistajilla on hallussaan uudenlainen, ennennäkemätöntä tuhoa aiheuttava räjähde. Kun Scadrialin jumalaa Harmoniaa palveleva kandra paljastaa, että ulkokaupunki Bilming on siirtynyt palvomaan toista jumalaa, Wax on vaikean valinnan edessä. Onko hän valmis olemaan taas se sankari, jota Scadrial ja maailma tarvitsevat tuholta pelastuakseen? Usvasyntyinen-trilogian myyttien ja legendojen sankarien tarinaa jatkavat särmikkäät allomantikot Wax ja Wayne. Brandon Sanderson (s. 1975) on yksi maailman tunnetummista fantasiakirjailijoista. Hänen tuotantoonsa kuuluu kymmeniä teoksia ja useita toisiinsa kytkeytyviä sarjoja. Sandersonin kirjoja on käännetty noin 40 kielelle, ja niitä on myyty maailmanlaajuisesti jo yli 50 miljoonaa kappaletta. Hugo-palkittu Sanderson on ollut lukemattomia kertoja New York Timesin bestseller-listan ykkönen. Omien sarjojensa lisäksi Sanderson on tullut tunnetuksi myös Robert Jordanin Ajan pyörä -sarjan viimeisten osien kirjoittajana.

Spanning the genres of fantasy and science fiction, this collection features stories from beyond the bounds of Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere universe. Along with the never-before-seen novella 'Moment Zero', Tailored Realities will include 'Snapshot', 'Perfect State', 'Defending Elysium' (a novella set within the world of Skyward), and five other stories that were originally published individually elsewhere - never before collected into one volume, and many never before available in print. The collection will also include a stunning black-and-white illustration for each story.

After decades of war against alien oppressors, the humans of the Defiant Defense Force are finally free. Yet for Arturo Mendez, leader of Skyward Flight, freedom isn't what he thought it would be. His first postwar assignment seems simple: The DDF has found evidence of other settlements of humans who were isolated during their long war against the aliens, and Arturo and his flight of pilots are to escort a team of diplomats as they attempt to make contact. It's an easy mission-get in, guard the diplomats, and get out. But no element of this mission turns out to be simple. Blightfall is inhospitable, surrounded by mysterious debris and covered in giant, invasive forests that have swallowed most of the planet. Upon arrival, Arturo's team is attacked, and it quickly becomes clear that this human settlement isn't what it appears to be. Now trapped in an unfamiliar world and unsure who to trust, Arturo and his team must find allies and uncover long-buried secrets if they hope to escape and return home.

After decades of war against alien oppressors, the humans of the Defiant Defense Force are finally free. Yet for Arturo Mendez, leader of Skyward Flight, freedom isn't what he thought it would be. His first postwar assignment seems simple: The DDF has found evidence of other settlements of humans who were isolated during their long war against the aliens, and Arturo and his flight of pilots are to escort a team of diplomats as they attempt to make contact. It's an easy mission-get in, guard the diplomats, and get out. But no element of this mission turns out to be simple. Blightfall is inhospitable, surrounded by mysterious debris and covered in giant, invasive forests that have swallowed most of the planet. Upon arrival, Arturo's team is attacked, and it quickly becomes clear that this human settlement isn't what it appears to be. Now trapped in an unfamiliar world and unsure who to trust, Arturo and his team must find allies and uncover long-buried secrets if they hope to escape and return home.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson and Janci Patterson comes the first book in a new, high-flying trilogy featuring the legendary Skyward Flight as they undertake a deadly intergalactic mission to explore a mysterious alien world. The special first edition of Blightfall will feature stunning sprayed edges and exclusive patterned endpapers After decades of war against alien oppressors, the humans of the Defiant Defense Force are finally free. Yet for Arturo Mendez, leader of Skyward Flight, freedom isn't what he thought it would be. His first postwar assignment seems simple: The DDF has found evidence of other settlements of humans who were isolated during their long war against the aliens, and Arturo and his flight of pilots are to escort a team of diplomats as they attempt to make contact. It's an easy mission--get in, guard the diplomats, and get out. But no element of this mission turns out to be simple. Blightfall is inhospitable, surrounded by mysterious debris and covered in giant, invasive forests that have swallowed most of the planet. Upon arrival, Arturo's team is attacked, and it quickly becomes clear that this human settlement isn't what it appears to be. Now trapped in an unfamiliar world and unsure who to trust, Arturo and his team must find allies and uncover long-buried secrets if they hope to escape and return home.