The first book in the Mistborn series
Brandon Sanderson, fantasy's newest master tale spinner, author of the acclaimed debut Elantris , dares to turn a genre on its head by asking a simple question: What if the hero of prophecy fails? What kind of world results when the Dark Lord is in charge? The answer will be found in the Mistborn Trilogy, a saga of surprises and magical martial-arts action that begins in Mistborn . For a thousand years the ash fell and no flowers bloomed. For a thousand years the Skaa slaved in misery and lived in fear. For a thousand years the Lord Ruler, the “Sliver of Infinity,” reigned with absolute power and ultimate terror, divinely invincible. Then, when hope was so long lost that not even its memory remained, a terribly scarred, heart-broken half-Skaa rediscovered it in the depths of the Lord Ruler's most hellish prison. Kelsier “snapped” and found in himself the powers of a Mistborn. A brilliant thief and natural leader, he turned his talents to the ultimate caper, with the Lord Ruler himself as the mark. Kelsier recruited the underworld's elite, the smartest and most trustworthy allomancers, each of whom shares one of his many powers, and all of whom relish a high-stakes challenge. Only then does he reveal his ultimate dream, not just the greatest heist in history, but the downfall of the divine despot. But even with the best criminal crew ever assembled, Kel's plan looks more like the ultimate long shot, until luck brings a ragged girl named Vin into his life. Like him, she's a half-Skaa orphan, but she's lived a much harsher life. Vin has learned to expect betrayal from everyone she meets, and gotten it. She will have to learn to trust, if Kel is to help her master powers of which she never dreamed. Readers of Elantris thought they'd discovered someone special in Brandon Sanderson. Mistborn proves they were right. Views: 48
Ansul was once a peaceful town filled with libraries, schools, and temples. But that was long ago, and the conquerors of this coastal city consider reading and writing to be acts punishable by death. And they believe the Oracle House, where the last few undestroyed books are hidden, is seething with demons. But to seventeen-year-old Memer, the house is the only place where she feels truly safe. Then an Uplands poet named Orrec and his wife, Gry, arrive, and everything in Memer’s life begins to change. Will she and the people of Ansul at last be brave enough to rebel against their oppressors? Views: 48
**Author note belowCopper Ashcroft is an accomplished witch, but when a spell backfires, she’s hurled from San Francisco into Otherworld. Before she escapes, another being is pulled into the mysterious realm. Tiernan, a powerful and virile Fae warrior could be her salvation—or he could be her end.Tiernan and other warriors of his kind stand alongside the San Francisco witches to battle the demons of Underworld. Obligation to his cause and his people cautions against any entanglement with Copper, yet each second spent with this beautiful woman stirs something deep inside that threatens to spiral out of control. Visions that haunt Copper’s dreams are growing stronger, and they foretell a terrifying evil waiting to be unleashed… Saving the city will take more than brute strength and more than witchcraft. Only together can Copper and Tiernan find a way to overcome the dark forces—and seize a passion that has bewitched them... Views: 48
In Lorenzo Bannister's latest adventure, he is living in New Orleans and working as a medical doctor. Between his promising medical practice and his love for his fiancée Eugenie, Lorenzo is finally happy and at peace after working for the Continental Army. But his happiness is short lived.A hurricane sweeps through New Orleans two days before Lorenzo and Eugenie's wedding, leaving the town severely damaged and Eugenie missing. Frantic with fear and worry, Lorenzo searches the flooded, demolished city for his fiancée. It is Lorenzo's friend and mentor, Colonel De Gálvez, who must tell Lorenzo the shocking news: Eugenie has been seen in Baton Rouge in the company of a British man.Lorenzo is determined to find answers to the puzzling questions about Eugenie's departure from New Orleans. Facing the possibility that she may be a traitor to the Spanish cause, Lorenzo joins the Spanish Army and makes his way to Baton Rouge along with the troops Colonel De Gálvez has assembled to... Views: 48
Las Vegas is the first novella in the Girls series—a spin-off of the addictive, best-selling Tea series. Enjoy the journey as three spirited seniors from very different walks of life embark on a quest to fill their golden years with humor, wisdom, and adventure.Meet the girls: wealthy, well-to-do Adeline, retired middle school teacher Carolyn, and sassy, scrappy Anna. After being introduced by Cara, these spunky widows become fast friends intent on traveling the world together. First stop—Las Vegas! The girls are ready for a whirlwind tour packed with dancing, cocktails, buffets, and male revues...until Anna takes pity on a girl in need, Adeline's lawyer oversteps his boundaries, and Carolyn swears they're being followed. Cross your fingers, place your bets, and prepare to be wildly entertained as the girls take on the city that never sleeps in Las Vegas. Views: 48
