Wind and Truth | Brandon Sanderson

Wind and Truth: Book Five of the Stormlight Archive

Accolades & Praise

• #1 New York Times Bestselling Series: The Stormlight Archive is a celebrated masterpiece that has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide.
• Highly Anticipated Finale: The monumental and explosive climax to the first arc of one of modern fantasy's most ambitious epics.

Extended Synopsis

Dalinar Kholin challenged the evil god Odium to a contest of champions with the future of Roshar on the line. The Knights Radiant have only ten days to prepare—and the sudden ascension of the crafty and ruthless Taravangian to take Odium’s place has thrown everything into disarray.

Desperate fighting continues simultaneously worldwide—Adolin in Azir, Sigzil and Venli at the Shattered Plains, and Jasnah in Thaylenah. The former assassin, Szeth, must cleanse his homeland of Shinovar from the dark influence of the Unmade. He is accompanied by Kaladin, who faces a new battle helping Szeth fight his own demons, and who must do the same for the insane Herald of the Almighty, Ishar.

At the same time, Shallan, Renarin, and Rlain work to unravel the mystery behind the Unmade Ba-Ado-Mishram and her involvement in the enslavement of the singer race. Dalinar and Navani seek an edge against Odium’s champion that can be found only in the Spiritual Realm, where memory and possibility combine in chaos. With heroes scattered, the fate of the entire Cosmere hangs in the balance.

About the Author

Brandon Sanderson is the acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Stormlight Archive, the Mistborn Saga, and numerous other novels set within the interconnected Cosmere universe. He is widely regarded as a modern master of epic fantasy, renowned for his intricate magic systems and massive world-building.

Reader Targeting

• Devoted fans of The Stormlight Archive and the wider, interconnected Cosmere universe.
• Readers who love sprawling epic fantasy with complex magic systems and monumental stakes.
• Anyone seeking a thrilling, high-stakes climax to a deeply intricate multi-book fantasy arc.

Bibliographic & Physical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wind and Truth the last book in the Stormlight Archive?
No, it is the explosive climax to the first major story arc (books 1-5) of the series. The complete Stormlight Archive is planned to be a ten-book epic divided into two distinct arcs.

Do I need to read the previous books before this one?
Yes, this is book five of a highly interconnected and continuous epic fantasy series. Starting from the beginning with The Way of Kings is essential to understand the plot, characters, and magic system.

Does this book connect to the broader Cosmere?
Yes, the events in Wind and Truth have massive implications for the entire Cosmere, the shared universe in which many of Brandon Sanderson's works take place.

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