The Way of Kings
First edition book cover | |
| Author | Brandon Sanderson |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Isaac Stewart Ben McSweeney Greg Call |
| Cover artist | Michael Whelan |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Stormlight Archive |
| Genre | Epic fantasy |
| Publisher | Tor Books (US), Gollancz (UK) |
Publication date | August 31, 2010 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardcover and paperback), audiobook, e-book |
| Pages | 1007 (first edition, hardcover) |
| ISBN | 978-0-7653-2635-5 |
| OCLC | 799352269 |
| 813/.6 | |
| LC Class | PS3619.A533 W375 2010 |
| Followed by | Words of Radiance |
The Way of Kings is an epic fantasy novel written by American author Brandon Sanderson and the first book in The Stormlight Archive series. The novel was published on August 31, 2010, by Tor Books. The Way of Kings consists of one prelude, one prologue, 75 chapters, an epilogue, and nine interludes. It was followed by Words of Radiance in 2014, Oathbringer in 2017, Rhythm of War in 2020 and Wind and Truth in 2024. A leatherbound edition was released in 2021.
The story rotates between the points of view of Kaladin, Shallan Davar, Dalinar Kholin, Adolin Kholin, Szeth-son-son-Vallano, and several other minor characters, who lead seemingly unconnected lives. In 2011, it won the David Gemmell Legend Award for best novel. The unabridged audiobook is read by narrator team Michael Kramer and Kate Reading.