Wesley Chu

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The Art of Prophecy (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

Bestselling author Wesley Chu is back with a thrilling wuxia-inspired fantasy that questions what happens when a prophecy goes badly wrong. Prophecies don't make heroes: they only choose them. When Chosen One Jian falls short of his prophesied quest, he must find his own path to greatness. The prophecy is clear: Wen Jian is the Chosen One, born to defeat the immortal Eternal Khan and save the kingdom. The only problem is that the prophecy is wrong. Jian has been raised in splendor, trained by the best warriors, and celebrated before a single battle has been won. After all, he's the chosen one, selected by prophecy to defeat the immortal god-king and free the kingdom for good. But when the prophecy is proven to be incorrect, Jian still has to find a way to succeed-and maybe even become a hero in his own right. To save the kingdom, an unlikely band of heroes rise: Taishi, an old grandmaster who swore her days of battle were over; Sali, a warrior re-evaluating her allegiances; and Qisami, an assassin with questionable values. Together, the four embark on a journey more wondrous than any prophecy could forsee.

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• Größe: 1.64MB
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Autor

Wesley Chu is the #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of twelve published novels. 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 summited Kilimanjaro. He currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife, Paula, and their two boys, Hunter and River.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Daphne Press
• Seitenzahl: 529
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. November 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781837840045
• Artikelnr.: 66023715

Rezensionen

The Art of Prophecy is an ambitious and touching exploration of disillusionment in faith, tradition, and family, and but also unexpectedly funny. I loved following Wesley Chu s intricate narrative through this sprawling universe full of glorious reinvention of fantasy and wuxia tropes. Naomi Novik, New York Times bestselling author of A Deadly Education

In this superb fantasy saga of tough, old martial-arts masters and inexperienced young heroes, Wesley Chu has given us a richly inventive 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

Electrifying, thrilling, and a glorious, romantic ride, The Art of Prophecy is a true delight. Readers won t be able to put it down. Robert Jackson Bennett, author of The Founders Trilogy

Wesley Chu has done it again this time on an epic scale. The Art of Prophecy is a terrific and compelling story that plays off so many classic tales taken from our own world and reinvents them all in classic fashion. Terry Brooks, New York Times bestselling author of Child of Light

Come for the awesome fight choreography, stay for the sly wit, worldbuilding, and a fresh and unexpected take on the hero s journey! Jacqueline Carey, New York Times bestselling author of Kushiel s Legacy

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

[The Art of Prophecy] is squarely directed at kung fu, wuxia, and wire-fu fans who adore Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; Hero; The Legend of Drunken Master; Kung Fu Hustle, and the like, providing a story with an epic sweep punctuated with dashes of humor and sharp-edged banter. . . . Dramatic, fun, thoughtful, clever, and (literally) punchy. Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Chu s wry prose and characters are a delightful counterpoint to the physical and emotional demands undertaken by Jian and his allies, while the subplots build a vast panoramic view of this incredible world in the first of a new series. Library Journal

The Art of Prophecy is an ambitious and touching exploration of disillusionment in faith, tradition, and family, and but also unexpectedly funny. I loved following Wesley Chu s intricate narrative through this sprawling universe full of glorious reinvention of fantasy and wuxia tropes. Naomi Novik, New York Times bestselling author of A Deadly Education

In this superb fantasy saga of tough, old martial-arts masters and inexperienced young heroes, Wesley Chu has given us a richly inventive 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

Electrifying, thrilling, and a glorious, romantic ride, The Art of Prophecy is a true delight. Readers won t be able to put it down. Robert Jackson Bennett, author of The Founders Trilogy

Wesley Chu has done it again this time on an epic scale. The Art of Prophecy is a terrific and compelling story that plays off so many classic tales taken from our own world and reinvents them all in classic fashion. Terry Brooks, New York Times bestselling author of Child of Light

Come for the awesome fight choreography, stay for the sly wit, worldbuilding, and a fresh and unexpected take on the hero s journey! Jacqueline Carey, New York Times bestselling author of Kushiel s Legacy

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

[The Art of Prophecy] is squarely directed at kung fu, wuxia, and wire-fu fans who adore Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; Hero; The Legend of Drunken Master; Kung Fu Hustle, and the like, providing a story with an epic sweep punctuated with dashes of humor and sharp-edged banter. . . . Dramatic, fun, thoughtful, clever, and (literally) punchy. Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Chu s wry prose and characters are a delightful counterpoint to the physical and emotional demands undertaken by Jian and his allies, while the subplots build a vast panoramic view of this incredible world in the first of a new series. Library Journal