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“At times, it seems to me that to be human is to want that which we cannot have. For some, this is power. For me, it is peace.”

Quote by Brandon Sanderson

Book:Brandon Sanderson's Fantasy Firsts: (The Way of Kings, Mistborn: The Final Empire, Rithmatist, Alcatraz vs. The Evil Librarians)

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Brandon Sanderson's Fantasy Firsts: (The Way of Kings, Mistborn: The Final Empire, Rithmatist, Alcatraz vs. The Evil Librarians)

The collection includes 'The Way of Kings', the first book in the 'The Stormlight Archive' series, 'Mistborn: The Final Empire', the first book in the 'Mistborn' series, 'Rithmatist', the first book in the 'Rithmatist' series, and 'Alcatraz vs. The Evil Librarians', the first book in the 'Alcatraz' series. These novels span a range of fantasy subgenres, from high fantasy to steampunk, and feature complex characters and intricate plots. more

Author

Brandon Sanderson

Brandon Sanderson, born in December 1975, is a renowned science fiction and fantasy writer in the United States. His works are known for their rich imagination, complex character development, and profound philosophical insights. His representative works include the 'Mistborn' trilogy and the 'The Stormlight Archive' series, among others. more

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