Synopsis
A New York Times Bestseller
In a school for the magically gifted, your talent could cost you your life . . .
Bold, fast-paced and masterfully drawn, The Rithmatist is a YA fantasy adventure from Brandon Sanderson, bestselling author of the Mistborn series and the Stormlight Archives.
Joel is fascinated by the magic of Rithmatics, but few have the gift and he is not one of them. Undaunted, he persuades Professor Fitch to teach him magical theory. Joel can't infuse his protective lines and circles with power, or bring his chalk-drawn creatures to life, but he's quick to master the underlying geometric principles. His unique skills will soon face an extraordinary test when top Rithmatist students are kidnapped from his Academy.
Since he's not a magic user, Joel appears to be safe – but he's desperate to investigate and prove himself. Then people start dying, but can Joel really stop a killer alone? As even more students disappear, he realizes he'll need the help of Rithmatist apprentice Melody. Together, they must race to find clues before the killer notices them – and takes them out too.
Featuring illustrations by Ben McSweeney, which depict the magical elements of the novel with elegance and insight.
'An imagination I've only seen in the likes of Stephen King and J.K. Rowling' – James Dashner, author of The Maze Runner
Details
22 May 2014
9781447266167Reviews
The Rithmatist contains some very good surprises on the way to a pleasingly nifty conclusionPatrick Ness, author of the Chaos Walking series
There are very few authors about whom I can say, without a doubt, that I will read every single book they ever write. Brandon Sanderson is a member of that club. He's brilliant and has an imagination I've only seen in the likes of Stephen King and J.K. RowlingJames Dashner, author of The Maze Runner
Brimming with wit, mystery, and enough ideas to make ten other books jealous, The Rithmatist is boldly entertaining and wildly original . . . the slam-bang finish made me stand up and cheerDan Wells, author of the John Cleaver series
Feisty characters, and a complex plot likely to unwind over several volumes, this high-spirited, exciting story will appeal to readers of all agesPublishers Weekly (starred review)
