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Years ago, Nomad had comrades in arms and a cause to believe in. Now, he lives on the run, hopping from world to world in the Cosmere whenever the relentless Night Brigade gets too close. His latest escape lands him on a new planet where he finds himself entangled in a struggle between a tyrant and rebels who seek only to avoid becoming mindless slaves. All of this is set against the constant threat of a scorching sunrise that can melt stone. Unable to understand the local language, Nomad must navigate this conflict, find allies, and gather enough strength to escape before his mind or body pays the ultimate price.
First publish date: 2023
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Brandon Sanderson
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