Wonderful news. Brandon Sanderson’s next Mistborn book, The Well of Ascension is now out. I’m nabbing it up first chance I get. I like how Sanderson, as one of the review mentions, is showing how people who overthrow the evil empire must then deal with the difficulties of remaining in power. So many times a series shows the final battle of death of icky-bad-guy as being the end of the story, with the heroes trotting off into the sunset and never facing the practicalities of destroying a kingdom’s power structure. But here, we get a look at some more political and assassination power-plays, along with the reemerging, ancient threat of the Deepness (which we still have no idea of what it is).
Also, Tobias Buckell reveals the cover art being made for his next book, Sly Mongoose. Check it out here, in all its space-battle glory!
http://www.tobiasbuckell.com/2007/08/22/sly-mongoose-cover-art-progression/
Just from seeing that, I can’t wait to read the story. See? Cover art really can sell a book.
I see that smile.
Yay, one presold reader.
If you like overthrown empires with consequences, check out David Anthony Durham’s Acacia as well!
I’ve seen that book floating around with good things being said. Yet another recommendation makes me think I’ll have to snag a copy.
Oh, and you can bet you’ve got quite a few more than just this presold reader based on all the reactions people are giving the art. I want the suit Pepper is wearing. Know how much they cost and who manufactures them?
Heh. I’m checking in with my chinese manufacturing contacts. You have issues with lead paint?
Is that what they’re making nanotech with these days? I guess it’s a real hit-or-miss technology at this point, huh?