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“I grunted, hauling the rope hand over hand. A plaintive squeak came from the pulley system with each draw, as if I had strapped some unfortunate mouse to a torture device and was twisting with glee.”

Quote by Brandon Sanderson

Work

Steelheart

In a world where a supervillain named Metatron has unleashed his power, known as the Epics, upon the populace, society is divided into those who have power and those who do not. The story follows a young woman named David, who discovers he has the power to resist the Epics. As he navigates this new world, David must grapple with the complexities of power, the nature of good and evil, and the resilience of the human spirit. more

Author

Brandon Sanderson
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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