The Sunlit Man

Years ago, he had companions in battle and a cause worth fighting for, but now the man known as Nomad leads a life constantly on the move. As he is pursued by the relentless Night Brigade, he is forced to travel across the Cosmere to avoid capture. Upon arriving on a new planet, Nomad becomes entangled in a conflict between a ruthless ruler and rebels desperately trying to avoid becoming mindless slaves. All this unfolds under the looming threat of a sunrise that could melt stones with its intense heat. Struggling with the local language, Nomad must navigate this turmoil and gather enough strength to leave the planet before paying the ultimate price with either his mind or body.

From his record-breaking Kickstarter project, "The Sunlit Man" is one of four remarkable new novels by acclaimed fantasy writer Brandon Sanderson. "Epic in every sense," says The Guardian about "The Way of Kings." The New York Times remarks on his growing fame, stating, "Brandon Sanderson's reputation is finally as big as his novels," in reference to "Words of Radiance." Forbes urges fans of fantasy who haven't read "Mistborn" to do so, with no excuses. Library Journal praises "The Alloy of Law" as a fresh and dimensional expansion of the fantasy genre, while Kirkus highlights the book's engaging and original ideas about magic, calling it brisk and fun. Publishers Weekly, in a starred review, describes "Elantris" as a blend of mystery, magic, romance, and political intrigue, affirming Sanderson as a writer to watch.