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Overview"A ""superb fantasy saga"" (Helene Wecker) ofmartialarts and magic, about what happens when a prophesied hero is not the chosen one after all-but has to work with a band of unlikely allies to save the kingdom anyway, from the #1 New York Times bestselling authorof The LivesofTao ""An ambitious and touching exploration of disillusionment in faith, tradition, and family-a glorious reinvention of fantasy and wuxia tropes.""-Naomi Novik, New York Times bestselling author of A Deadly Education So many stories begin the same way- With a prophecy. A chosen one. And the inevitable quest to slay a villain, save the kingdom, and fulfill a grand destiny. But this is not that kind of story. It does begin with a prophecy- A child will rise to defeat the Eternal Khan, a cruel immortal god-king, and save the kingdom. And that prophecy did anoint a hero, Jian, raised since birth in luxury and splendor, and celebrated before he has won a single battle. But that's when the story hits its first twist- The prophecy is wrong. What follows is a story more wondrous than any prophecy could foresee, and with many unexpected heroes- Taishi, an older woman who is the greatest grandmaster of magical martial arts in the kingdom but who thought her adventuring days were all behind her; Sali, a straitlaced warrior who learns the rules may no longer apply when the leader to whom she pledged her life is gone; and Qisami, a chaotic assassin who takes a little too much pleasure in the kill. And Jian himself, who has to find a way to become what he no longer believes he can be-a hero after all." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Wesley ChuPublisher: Random House USA Inc Imprint: Random House Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 3.50cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.839kg ISBN: 9780593237632ISBN 10: 0593237633 Pages: 528 Publication Date: 09 August 2022 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviewsA whirlwind tale rich with politics and fantastical martial arts . . . Chu tells a refreshing coming-of-age story with a 'chosen one' who faces real challenges to become a hero. -Robin Hobb, author of The Fitz and the Fool Trilogy In this superb fantasy saga of tough old martial arts masters and inexperienced young heroes, Wesley Chu has given us a richly invented page-turner that delights on every page. The Art of Prophecy is Wesley Chu at the height of his imaginative powers, and I can't wait for the next installment! -Helene Wecker, author of The Golem and the Jinni and The Hidden Palace In The Art of Prophecy, Wesley Chu writes like a master war artist. The War Arts Saga introduces a lavish world of martial arts that transcends into the mystical, just as this grandiose epic fantasy adventure transcends the page and comes alive in your mind. -Peter V. Brett, New York Times bestselling author of The Desert Prince A whirlwind tale rich with politics and fantastical martial arts . . . Chu tells a refreshing coming-of-age story with a 'chosen one' who faces real challenges to become a hero. -Robin Hobb, author of The Fitz and the Fool Trilogy In The Art of Prophecy, Wesley Chu writes like a master war artist. The War Arts Saga introduces a lavish world of martial arts that transcends into the mystical, just as this grandiose epic fantasy adventure transcends the page and comes alive in your mind. -Peter V. Brett, New York Times bestselling author of The Desert Prince In The Art of Prophecy, Wesley Chu writes like a master war artist. The War Arts Saga introduces a lavish world of martial arts that transcends into the mystical, just as this grandiose epic fantasy adventure transcends the page and comes alive in your mind. -Peter V. Brett, New York Times bestselling author of The Desert Prince Author InformationWesley Chu is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twelve published novels, including Time Salvager, The Rise of Io, and The Walking Dead- Typhoon. He won the Astounding Award for Best New Writer. His debut, The Lives of Tao, won the Young Adult Library Services Association's Alex Award. Chu is an accomplished martial artist and a former member of the Screen Actors Guild. He has acted in film and television, worked as a model and stuntman, and summitedKilimanjaro. He currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife, Paula, and their two boys, Hunter and River. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |