Brandon Sanderson Reveals First Look at New Cosmere Book The Fires of December
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Brandon Sanderson has shared an exclusive chapter preview of his upcoming Cosmere book, The Fires of December, releasing digitally in October.
Brandon Sanderson is expanding his sprawling fantasy universe with a brand new entry in the Hoid's Travails series titled The Fires of December. Following a massively successful crowdfunded campaign last year, the upcoming book serves as the prolific author's sole Cosmere release of the year as he juggles film adaptations and other literary projects. The standalone story follows a young woman navigating a river made of paint-like demon blood while trying to warn a king about an approaching plague.
A recently released excerpt from Chapter 5 introduces readers to a unique world where demons take the form of domestic animals made of shifting, molten colors. Protagonist December encounters a creature masquerading as a vibrantly colored shorthair house cat, showcasing Sanderson's signature blend of imaginative world-building and dark fantasy elements. The excerpt highlights the casual danger of this setting, where dangerous entities lounge on boat railings and sailors rely on local superstitions for survival.
For fans looking to dive into the massive interconnected lore of the Cosmere, the Hoid's Travails series continues to offer an accessible entry point since the books can be enjoyed in any order. The digital edition arrives on October 6, followed by a physical release on December 6. This gives readers plenty of time to catch up on Sanderson's expansive universe before stepping into this colorful new journey.
Tags: Fantasy Books, Cosmere, Brandon Sanderson, Gaming Culture, Lore
Original article: Polygon