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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
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I'm devoted Sanderson fan and really enjoyed this book for the gifts it gave Cosmere readers. Would very much like this to be expanded to further books.

My FAVOURITE of the Secret Project Books

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I love the Stormlight archive but if i had one small quibble it would be that it takes its sweet time getting to the fun parts. Sunlit Man is a great Cosmere novel and it clips along at a good pace.
Highly recommend but def not as your first Cosmere Novel

Fast paced and loads of fun.

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Like with all his writing, Mr Sanderson has delivered an astonishing story in its own right. So start here if you will, coz I promise you will be hooked. And when you come back for the reread (which you will), the Cosmere will blossom. Oh and I will never think of a certain apprentice quite the same way again, who knew he was such a thirst trap??!!! (IYKYK, Being ambiguous on purpose - no spoilers!!)

A truly wonderful and riveting story regardless of how well you know the Cosmere.

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24 chapters in and i went back to the book. the way he chooses to bring life to the characters, even the supporting cast is just bad. the jokes which are written are so poorly narated. you could say hes a charred one trying to narate a book. lifeless.

The narator sucks man

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this was a wild ride through a scorching planet. love the frenetic pace and seeing one of my favourite stormlight side characters get their own story.

cosmere future

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