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Michael Kramer
About this listen
From number-one New York Times best-selling author Brandon Sanderson: his debut novel for the young adult audience.
More than anything, Joel wants to be a Rithmatist. Chosen by the Master in a mysterious inception ceremony, Rithmatists have the power to infuse life into two-dimensional figures known as Chalklings. Rithmatists are humanity’s only defense against the Wild Chalklings - merciless creatures that leave mangled corpses in their wake. Having nearly overrun the territory of Nebrask, the Wild Chalklings now threaten all of the American Isles.
As the son of a lowly chalkmaker at Armedius Academy, Joel can only watch as Rithmatist students study the magical art that he would do anything to practice. Then students start disappearing; kidnapped from their rooms at night, leaving trails of blood. Assigned to help the professor who is investigating the crimes, Joel and his friend Melody find themselves on the trail of an unexpected discovery - one that will change Rithmatics, and their world, forever.
Best-selling author Brandon Sanderson brings his unique brand of epic storytelling to the teen audience with an engrossing tale of danger and suspense. With his trademark skills in world-building, Sanderson has created a magic system that is so inventive and detailed that listeners who appreciate games of strategy and tactics just may want to bring Rithmatics to life in our world.
Brandon Sanderson was born in Nebraska in 1975. Since his first novel, the acclaimed Elantris, Sanderson has written the Mistborn series, the stand-alone novel Warbreaker and has become a New York Times best-selling author, hailed as the natural successor to Robert Jordan. Indeed, Sanderson was chosen by the Jordan estate to complete the Wheel of Time sequence following Jordan's death.
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- mitchell
- 14-05-2015
original and masterful
amazingly narrated and written, original concept while still being able to be related to. loved it and avidly awaiting sequels
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- leigh
- 14-01-2025
Magic system was enthralling
Loved the setting and magic system, it’s an enjoyable listen/read, especially if you like underdog MC’s and crime mystery-esq adventures
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- Arden
- 07-07-2018
Lots of fun
This book is a heap of fun. The plot is simple yet really enjoyable. It's well worth the time. Highly recommend
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- Anonymous User
- 14-02-2023
Brilliant, Sanderson never fails
As great as his cosmere works are, I hope he comes back and writes the much-needed sequels to this one!
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- Amazon Customer
- 26-05-2018
Enjoyable but not Brandon's best.
It was a bit slow to get going and really only ramps up near the end. Leaves you wanting more.
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- Julian
- 16-02-2020
A YA novel worth your time
Wether you are a young adult or just an adult who enjoys YA, this book is ideal. Sanderson doesn't need cheap sexuality and clichés to connect with the reader. Straight up good, stories, original plots and characters who feel real and are complex. A fantastic adaptation of his work in the Stormlight Archive suitable for a younger audience without losing any value.
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- Susu
- 26-02-2022
Loved this
Really engaging story, interesting world, great characters that you immediately feel for. Fabulous narration, too.
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- Cody
- 20-07-2018
Brilliant!
Immensely enjoyed this story I loved this even though it isn't a part of the Cosmere. It was intense and mysterious and I was once again blown away by Michael Kramers' story telling capabilities. Get this book!
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- Diana
- 25-06-2019
Good for a young adult audience
I read this desperate for a fix of Sanderson fiction. This novel deals with topics and emotions pertinent to a younger audience and some generalizations to characters and personality. Magic techniques are always interesting. I searched online for the accompanying pdf of diagrams that helped explain everything.
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- Tam
- 06-02-2015
Excellent!!
Loved it!
Great story, kept my interest from start to end. Looking forward to the next release. I want a professor just like Fitch.
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