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Isles of the Emberdark

A Cosmere Novel Secret Projects, Book 5

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Isles of the Emberdark

By: Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by: Kaleo Griffith, Jennifer Jill Araya
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson comes a legendary standalone novel that navigates the seas and the stars of a far-future Cosmere. Narrated by Kaleo Griffith and Jennifer Jill Araya.

All his life, Sixth of the Dusk has been a traditional trapper of Aviar—the supernatural birds his people bond with—on the deadly island of Patji. Then one fateful night he propels his people into a race to modernize before they can be conquered by the Ones Above, invaders from the stars who want to exploit the Aviar.

But it’s a race they’re losing, and Dusk fears his people will lose themselves in the effort. When a chance comes to sail into the expanse of the emberdark beyond a mystical portal, Dusk sets off to find his people’s salvation with only a canoe, his birds, and all the grit and canniness of a Patji trapper.

Elsewhere in the emberdark is a young dragon chained in human form: Starling of the starship Dynamic. She and her ragtag crew of exiles are deep in debt and on the brink of losing their freedom. So when she finds an ancient map to a hidden portal between the emberdark and the physical realm, she seizes the chance at a lucrative discovery.

These unlikely allies might just be the solution to each other’s crisis. In their search for independence, Dusk and Starling face perilous bargains, poisonous politics, and the destructive echo of a dead god.

Sanderson expands his thrilling novella “Sixth of the Dusk” into a mythic novel of legends, lore, and warring galactic superpowers.

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Action & Adventure Dragons & Mythical Creatures Fantasy Science Fiction Paranormal
Engaging Worldbuilding • Compelling Characters • Cosmere Connections • Satisfying Conclusion • Seamless Integration

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if you have read any of Sandersons other works, this book needs to be on your list. Itnties together threads from many other series in a deeply entertaining and very fun way.

Must Read for Sanderson Fans

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As stated, the illustrations were not included at the time I purchased the audiobook. Narrators did describe the art. However, it has become standard for Sander son's work to include illustrations and for those to be in
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Sadly PDF for Illustrations Not Included

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The story was fun and engaging with lots of Easter eggs and Cosmere tie-in’s while still feeling like a whole, single story! The Narrators were amazing and brought the story to life! 10/10, would recommend!

I will never not love a Sanderson book!

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I enjoyed this book much more than I expected. Ive read every Cosmere story and this one, from Dusk to Starling and her crew had me hooked from the beginning. Absolutely loved the glimpse of the Cosmere post SL5. Keep up the amazing work Brandon.

6th is awesome

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The amounts of cameos and Easter eggs alone makes this book worth reading. Yet the characters and story are on a level of their own too, creating a book like no other. Brandon has done it again 🔥

bringing the cosmere together

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