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The Sunlit Man

A Cosmere Novel

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The Sunlit Man

By: Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by: William DeMeritt
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From the #1 Kickstarter campaign of all time—#1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson adds to his Cosmere universe shared by Mistborn and The Stormlight Archive with a new standalone novel that combines fantasy and science fiction. Narrated by William DeMeritt.

Running. Putting distance between himself and the relentless Night Brigade has been Nomad’s strategy for years. Staying one or two steps ahead of his pursuers by skipping through the Cosmere from one world to the next.

But now, his powers too depleted to escape, Nomad finds himself trapped on Canticle, a planet that will kill anyone who doesn’t keep moving. Fleeing the fires of a sunrise that melts the very stones, he is instantly caught up in the struggle between a heartless tyrant and the brave rebels who defy him.

Failure means a quick death, incinerated by the sun…or a lifetime as a mindless slave. Tormented by the consequences of his past, Nomad must fight not only for his survival—but also for his very soul.

Note from Brandon:

I sincerely believe that stories don’t live until they’re heard. While I would write even if no one were listening—it’s who I am—I thrive because I know the stories are being brought to life by all of you. In this, stories are a special kind of art. Each of you will visualize this book, and its characters, a little differently—you will each put your own stamp on it, making it yours. I don’t believe a story is quite finished until that has happened—until the dream in my head has become a reality (even if briefly) in yours.

And so this book is yours, as they all are once you listen to them. Thank you so much for bringing life to my work, and to the Cosmere.

©2023 Dragonsteel, LLC (P)2023 Dragonsteel, LLC
Epic Fantasy Science Fiction Space Exploration Heartfelt Feel-Good Suspenseful Fiction
Engaging Cosmere Connections • Fast-paced Adventure • Excellent Character Voices • Creative Worldbuilding • Emotional Depth
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My favorite of the secret novels so far! A really fun break in genre for me. Super interesting magic system as is expected of Sanderson at this point. Highly recommend.

Super fun read

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I love this book and recommend to anyone even if it's your first Cosmere book.

My favorite of the 4 secret novels

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but this hits too hard! I miss you Auax, he just the best boi! Add in late stage cosmere lore, oh BB CALM YOUSELF

Thought Tress would be my fav secret project

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Without leaving spoilers, I have never felt more connected to the Cosmere, and the Knights Radiant unironically saved my life. Tress took over as my favorite until Nomad here. Stories like these remove a certain petina from my Cinderheart.

This was The One.

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Yet another amazing story from Sanderson, however I wish I exclusively read this title for the narration ruined it for me personally and I even considered dropping it at first. Although perhaps not entirely the fault of the narrator, the change in narrators was quite jarring for me, I didn't like it at all.

Great story, not a fan of the narration.

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I really liked the story line and the Cosmere references throughout, but this was the first Brandon Sanderson book I have listened to where the narration was sub par.

Great Cosmere story, but the narrator was really bad.

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incredible as always, only one so talented could put so much richness into a single standalone novel. bravo

Nomad

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Another great read by the Master Brandon Sanderson. He never disappoints There’s suspense, intrigue and plot twists aplenty as always

Another great read by the Master

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it was awesome to get a peek behind the curtain of what's coming next and anticipate how we get there. this is a love letter to tomorrow's cosmere

A look forward, in style and story

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Brrakneck speed story telling at its best. The reader is taken on an action-packed ride from start to finish. Wow.

Brandon, you son of a gun.

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