Wind and Truth (#5)
The long-awaited explosive climax to the first arc of the #1 New York Times bestselling Stormlight Archive—the iconic epic fantasy masterpiece that has sold more than 10 million copies, from acclaimed bestselling author Brandon Sanderson.
Dalinar Kholin challenged the evil god Odium to a contest of champions with the future of Roshar on the line. The Knights Radiant have only ten days to prepare—and the sudden ascension of the crafty and ruthless Taravangian to take Odium’s place has thrown everything into disarray.
Desperate fighting continues simultaneously worldwide—Adolin in Azir, Sigzil and Venli at the Shattered Plains, and Jasnah in Thaylenah. The former assassin, Szeth, must cleanse his homeland of Shinovar from the dark influence of the Unmade. He is accompanied by Kaladin, who faces a new battle helping Szeth fight his own demons . . . and who must do the same for the insane Herald of the Almighty, Ishar.
At the same time, Shallan, Renarin, and Rlain work to unravel the mystery behind the Unmade Ba-Ado-Mishram and her involvement in the enslavement of the singer race and in the ancient Knights Radiant killing their spren. And Dalinar and Navani seek an edge against Odium’s champion that can be found only in the Spiritual Realm, where memory and possibility combine in chaos. The fate of the entire Cosmere hangs in the balance.
Reviews
"Sanderson once again weaves an enormous number of narrative threads into a cohesive whole, keeping character development and politics deftly balanced to maintain the pacing of a much less complex tale. Fans of the Stormlight Archive series (Rhythm of War, 2020) will be thrilled with the twists and turns as our heroes discover the real history of their world and its place in the Cosmere and forge their own, new paths through Odium’s looming threat."Booklist
"Sanderson is a master of fantasy action and Wind And Truth delivers plenty of it, with a wide variety of settings and stakes."
"Sanderson has been telling us that it’s “journey before destination” throughout the The Stormlight Archive series. “Wind and Truth” embraces this idea, taking readers on a sweeping journey that feels exciting until the very last page."
"It is exactly as a series finale should be—tying together loose ends, rounding out character arcs, delivering on the promises of foreshadowing, and bringing the first act of The Stormlight Archive to what Aristotle would approve of as the quintessential 'unexpected but inevitable' conclusion."
"Sanderson is a master storyteller, and here he brings every tool in his arsenal to bear to create a massive epic that can stand alongside the genre's best... Wind and Truth sticks the landing for the first arc of The Stormlight Archive, while opening new doors for the bold next chapter of the Cosmere. If you've been enjoying the journey, I think you're going to be really pleased with this destination."
"After over thirteen hundred pages, you’d think I was ready for a break from The Stormlight Archive series, but it only left me more excited for what comes next."
Sanderson truly outdid himself with Wind and Truth... there is simply no denying that he delivers a truly unparalleled masterpiece of fantasy storytelling in Wind and Truth that deserves nothing but respect and praise.
"When it comes to epic fantasy series, Brandon Sanderson does. not. miss. The Stormlight Archive is an iconic epic fantasy masterpiece, with Wind and Truth living up to every lofty expectation I had of it."
Awards & Accolades
#1 New York Times bestseller!
#1 USA Today bestseller!
#2 Indie bestseller!
USA Today: "Move over, Tolkien: Brandon Sanderson is rapidly becoming the face of modern fantasy"
Amazon Editors' Pick: "Best Science Fiction & Fantasy of December 2024"
Apple Books: "2024's Most Anticipated Books, Sci-Fi & Fantasy"
Hit #1 in the Amazon Spain Store