Charles de Lint, Fantasy & Science Fiction The Emperor’s Soul is one of those rare high fantasies that feels fresh and is filled with a sense of wonder.” “Sanderson proves to be an exceptionally talented writer in the pages of this book. Fantasy fans will love both the compelling story and the creative magical setting.” Verdict: Sanderson, the best-selling author of the Mistborn Trilogy and The Way of Kings, has set this novella in the same world as Elantris, one of his earlier novels, but it is totally independent. Although Forgers are despised, the Empire needs Shai to accomplish the unthinkable: to Forge a new soul for the Emperor.
As a Forger, Shai is a skillful artist who can apply complex magical glyphs to rewrite the history of the item to change it completely. Now awaiting execution, Shai would be reprieved if she could do the impossible. The minor inconsistencies were all but impossible for even an expert to detect. “The forgery was a masterpiece, an almost perfect replica of a priceless work of art. Is it possible to create a forgery of a soul so convincing that it is better than the soul itself? The fate of the kingdom lies in one impossible task. Skillfully deducing the machinations of her captors, Shai needs a perfect plan to escape. Her only possible ally is one who is truly loyal to the emperor, but councilor Gaotona must overcome his prejudices to understand that her forgery is as much artistry as it is deception. Despite the fact that her skill as a Forger is considered an abomination by her captors, Shai will attempt to create a new soul for the emperor, who is almost dead from the attack of assassins.ĭelving deeply into his life, she discovers Emperor Ashravan’s truest nature-and the opportunity to exploit it. Although condemned to death after trying to steal the emperor’s scepter, she is given one opportunity to save herself. Shai is a Forger, a foreigner who can flawlessly copy and re-create any item by rewriting its history with skillful magic.
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Available Format(s): Trade Paperback and Limited Hardcoverįrom the best-selling author of the Mistborn Trilogy and the co-author of the final three books of the Wheel of Time series comes the tale of a heretic thief who is the only hope for the survival of an empire.
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