Free (DRM-free) The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson [Epic Artifact War Fantasy]

ATDrake · 03-23-2017, 02:13 AM

The Way of Kings by bestselling author Brandon Sanderson (ISFDB, Wikipedia, SFE) is the 1st novel in his The Stormlight Archive sub-series of epic high fantasy set in the broader universe of Cosmere, this one apparently set some centuries after the fall of a mystic order whose influence still remains in the form of powerful artifacts, with this installment focusing on persons embroiled in yet another war over said artifacts and apparently various hints that the accepted ancient history was not all it seemed and the truth about the order and roots of the wars remains yet to be uncovered, free for a limited time courtesy of publisher Tor Books.

This is a special flash giveaway for just 48 hours, meant to promote the upcoming 3rd-in-series which is expected later this year, and hat tip to fellow MR member septentrion for alerting us that it was upcoming in the SF/Fantasy megathread.

Currently free, just until 11:59 PM Eastern Time on March 24th directly @ the publisher's special promo page (DRM-free ePub & Mobi officially available only to Canada & the US in return for newsletter signup with valid email address; you will receive a link in your email which you must validate to download the files, which are large due to all the images; approx 18 mb for the ePub and 36 mb for the mobi), and you can read more about the offer on their announcement blogpost here.

Description
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, The Way of Kings, Book One of the Stormlight Archive begins an incredible new saga of epic proportion.

Roshar is a world of stone and storms. Uncanny tempests of incredible power sweep across the rocky terrain so frequently that they have shaped ecology and civilization alike. Animals hide in shells, trees pull in branches, and grass retracts into the soilless ground. Cities are built only where the topography offers shelter.

It has been centuries since the fall of the ten consecrated orders known as the Knights Radiant, but their Shardblades and Shardplate remain: mystical swords and suits of armor that transform ordinary men into near-invincible warriors. Men trade kingdoms for Shardblades. Wars were fought for them, and won by them.

One such war rages on a ruined landscape called the Shattered Plains. There, Kaladin, who traded his medical apprenticeship for a spear to protect his little brother, has been reduced to slavery. In a war that makes no sense, where ten armies fight separately against a single foe, he struggles to save his men and to fathom the leaders who consider them expendable.

Brightlord Dalinar Kholin commands one of those other armies. Like his brother, the late king, he is fascinated by an ancient text called The Way of Kings. Troubled by over-powering visions of ancient times and the Knights Radiant, he has begun to doubt his own sanity.

Across the ocean, an untried young woman named Shallan seeks to train under an eminent scholar and notorious heretic, Dalinar's niece, Jasnah. Though she genuinely loves learning, Shallan's motives are less than pure. As she plans a daring theft, her research for Jasnah hints at secrets of the Knights Radiant and the true cause of the war.

The result of over ten years of planning, writing, and world-building, The Way of Kings is but the opening movement of the Stormlight Archive, a bold masterpiece in the making.

Speak again the ancient oaths:

Life before death.
Strength before weakness.
Journey before Destination.

and return to men the Shards they once bore.

The Knights Radiant must stand again.

ottdmk · 03-23-2017, 12:05 PM

I just dropped by to see if anyone had posted about this yet. A welcome surprise from Tor, I just finished my download.

JSWolf · 03-23-2017, 01:21 PM

Anyone have the link for the book? I keep getting told I just missed it. Something is wrong with this offer.

koland · 03-23-2017, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Anyone have the link for the book? I keep getting told I just missed it. Something is wrong with this offer.

http://giveaway.tor.com/

Worked find this morning and looks to be working now. At least for the US.

JSWolf · 03-23-2017, 01:29 PM

I input my email once again and it's now working.

Purple Lady · 03-23-2017, 04:57 PM

This is already in the Free/Bargain Science Fiction and Fantasy thread where it really belongs.

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh....php?p=3494674

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03-23-2017, 02:13 AM	#1
ATDrake Wizzard Posts: 11,517 Karma: 33048258 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Roundworld Device: Kindle 2 International, Sony PRS-T1, BlackBerry PlayBook, Acer Iconia	Free (DRM-free) The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson [Epic Artifact War Fantasy] The Way of Kings by bestselling author Brandon Sanderson (ISFDB, Wikipedia, SFE) is the 1st novel in his The Stormlight Archive sub-series of epic high fantasy set in the broader universe of Cosmere, this one apparently set some centuries after the fall of a mystic order whose influence still remains in the form of powerful artifacts, with this installment focusing on persons embroiled in yet another war over said artifacts and apparently various hints that the accepted ancient history was not all it seemed and the truth about the order and roots of the wars remains yet to be uncovered, free for a limited time courtesy of publisher Tor Books. This is a special flash giveaway for just 48 hours, meant to promote the upcoming 3rd-in-series which is expected later this year, and hat tip to fellow MR member septentrion for alerting us that it was upcoming in the SF/Fantasy megathread. Currently free, just until 11:59 PM Eastern Time on March 24th directly @ the publisher's special promo page (DRM-free ePub & Mobi officially available only to Canada & the US in return for newsletter signup with valid email address; you will receive a link in your email which you must validate to download the files, which are large due to all the images; approx 18 mb for the ePub and 36 mb for the mobi), and you can read more about the offer on their announcement blogpost here. Description From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, The Way of Kings, Book One of the Stormlight Archive begins an incredible new saga of epic proportion. Roshar is a world of stone and storms. Uncanny tempests of incredible power sweep across the rocky terrain so frequently that they have shaped ecology and civilization alike. Animals hide in shells, trees pull in branches, and grass retracts into the soilless ground. Cities are built only where the topography offers shelter. It has been centuries since the fall of the ten consecrated orders known as the Knights Radiant, but their Shardblades and Shardplate remain: mystical swords and suits of armor that transform ordinary men into near-invincible warriors. Men trade kingdoms for Shardblades. Wars were fought for them, and won by them. One such war rages on a ruined landscape called the Shattered Plains. There, Kaladin, who traded his medical apprenticeship for a spear to protect his little brother, has been reduced to slavery. In a war that makes no sense, where ten armies fight separately against a single foe, he struggles to save his men and to fathom the leaders who consider them expendable. Brightlord Dalinar Kholin commands one of those other armies. Like his brother, the late king, he is fascinated by an ancient text called The Way of Kings. Troubled by over-powering visions of ancient times and the Knights Radiant, he has begun to doubt his own sanity. Across the ocean, an untried young woman named Shallan seeks to train under an eminent scholar and notorious heretic, Dalinar's niece, Jasnah. Though she genuinely loves learning, Shallan's motives are less than pure. As she plans a daring theft, her research for Jasnah hints at secrets of the Knights Radiant and the true cause of the war. The result of over ten years of planning, writing, and world-building, The Way of Kings is but the opening movement of the Stormlight Archive, a bold masterpiece in the making. Speak again the ancient oaths: Life before death. Strength before weakness. Journey before Destination. and return to men the Shards they once bore. The Knights Radiant must stand again. Last edited by ATDrake; 03-23-2017 at 02:39 AM.

03-23-2017, 12:05 PM	#2
ottdmk Wizard Posts: 1,196 Karma: 3765734 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo Libra 2, Lenovo Tab M10 FHD Plus, Lenovo Tab M8 HD	I just dropped by to see if anyone had posted about this yet. A welcome surprise from Tor, I just finished my download.

03-23-2017, 01:21 PM	#3
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,975 Karma: 128903378 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Anyone have the link for the book? I keep getting told I just missed it. Something is wrong with this offer.

03-23-2017, 01:29 PM	#5
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,975 Karma: 128903378 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I input my email once again and it's now working.

03-23-2017, 04:57 PM	#6
Purple Lady Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,698 Karma: 16542228 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Device: Huawei MediaPad M5, LG V30, Boyue T80S, Nexus 7 LTE, K3 3G, Fire HD8	This is already in the Free/Bargain Science Fiction and Fantasy thread where it really belongs. https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh....php?p=3494674

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