Wind and Truth

Humanity faces a new Desolation. The Voidbringers have returned, and their thirst for vengeance is matched only by their overwhelming numbers. In the wake of a costly, fleeting victory, Dalinar Kholin's armies now face the consequences: the enemy Parshendi have unleashed the Everstorm, a tempest of destruction that sweeps across Roshar, awakening the parshmen to the horrifying truth of their enslavement.

As Kaladin Stormblessed races to protect his family, he grapples with the moral complexities of the parshmen's rage. High in the mountains, within the ancient tower city of Urithiru, Shallan Davar delves into the secrets of the Knights Radiant, uncovering truths that could shatter the foundations of their world.

Dalinar, haunted by his blood-soaked past, realizes the scope of his mission must expand beyond uniting Alethkar. To stand any chance against the encroaching darkness, the nations of Roshar must unite. But can they set aside ancient grudges and stand together? And can Dalinar confront his own buried truths before they consume him? The fate of civilization hangs in the balance, for even the restored Knights Radiant may not be enough to avert the end.

On Roshar, a world sculpted by stone and perpetual storms, civilization huddles for shelter. Here, tempests of immense power have shaped the very landscape and the course of history. The enigmatic Knights Radiant, legendary warriors of old, have faded into memory, leaving behind only their Shardblades and Shardplate—artifacts of immense power that can transform ordinary individuals into near-invincible forces.

As kingdoms clash over these coveted Shards on the Shattered Plains, three lives intertwine: Kaladin, a former medical apprentice now branded a slave, fights to protect those under his charge in a war he doesn't understand. Dalinar Kholin, a highlord haunted by visions and the wisdom of an ancient text, The Way of Kings, questions his sanity and seeks a path to unity. And Shallan, a young woman driven by secrets, embarks on a perilous journey to master her burgeoning powers and secure her family's future.

From Brandon Sanderson, the master storyteller who completed Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time, comes The Way of Kings, the monumental first book in the Stormlight Archive. Prepare to be swept away by an epic saga of courage, betrayal, and the enduring power of hope in a world teetering on the brink of destruction.

Life before death. Strength before weakness. Journey before destination.

The Fellowship has sundered. As darkness gathers, the War of the Ring intensifies, splitting our heroes' paths and testing the limits of their courage.

Frodo and Sam, guided by the treacherous Gollum, continue their perilous journey towards Mordor, the only place where the One Ring can be unmade. Every step brings them closer to the heart of Sauron's realm and deeper into a web of deceit and danger.

Meanwhile, Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli pursue the Orcs who have captured Merry and Pippin, leading them to the war-torn kingdom of Rohan. Here, they become embroiled in a desperate battle against the forces of Saruman, the corrupted wizard whose power threatens to engulf Middle-earth.

As armies clash and alliances are forged, the fate of Middle-earth hangs in the balance. "The Two Towers" plunges into a world of epic conflict, where hope and despair collide, and the strength of the human spirit is tested against the overwhelming power of darkness.

The world of Roshar is on the brink. As Highprince Dalinar Kholin leads the Alethi armies into a brutal war against the Parshendi on the Shattered Plains, a sinister Assassin stalks the globe, leaving a trail of murdered rulers in his wake. His prime target? Dalinar himself.

Against this backdrop of war and intrigue, three figures grapple with their destinies: Kaladin, the former slave who now commands the royal bodyguards, must master his burgeoning powers to protect the king while battling prejudice and the secrets of his past. Shallan Davar, haunted by a broken past, seeks ancient knowledge in the hopes of preventing the return of the Voidbringers, a cataclysmic event that could destroy all of civilization. And at the heart of the Shattered Plains, the Parshendi face extinction and make a desperate gamble with the very powers they once sought to escape.

In this second volume of the Stormlight Archive, alliances will be tested, secrets revealed, and the fate of Roshar hangs in the balance.