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Soulsmith

By Will Wight
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Soulsmith is the thrilling second volume in the New York Times best-selling Cradle series by Will Wight. Lindon, a determined young sacred artist, embarks on a challenging journey to increase his power beyond the limits of his homeland. To progress, he learns the secret arts of the Soulsmiths, who forge weapons from souls themselves. Along the way, Lindon gains new abilities, faces formidable Gold-level enemies, and encounters a mysterious mentor with hidden motives. This fast-paced fantasy delivers intense action and high-stakes battle scenes, diving deep into Lindon's growth and the perilous world he inhabits.
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This series is perfect for readers who enjoy fast-moving, action-packed fantasies focussed on magical progression, particularly fans of anime-style storytelling and high-energy battles reminiscent of Dragon Ball Z. It suits those looking for a lean narrative with thrilling super-powered conflicts and minimal world-building distractions.

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The second volume in the New York Times best-selling Cradle series!

Lindon has taken his first step on the road to power, but the sacred artists of the world outside his homeland are still far beyond him.

To advance, he turns to the arcane skills of the Soulsmiths, who craft weapons from the stuff of souls. With new powers come new enemies, but also new allies, including a mysterious mentor who seems interested in Lindon for his own purposes.

Even with new training and new help, Lindon is still only a Copper, and he soon finds himself facing down an entire sect of enemy Golds.

SERIES DESCRIPTION

The Cradle series is the best-selling example of the Progression Fantasy subgenre, which includes works of fantasy where the primary plot revolves around a character growing more powerful in their use of magic. Cradle is high-stakes, fast-paced, and action-focused, with minimal time dedicated to world-building, and as such the books are lean and focused.

The series is often compared to anime, with fans using phrases like "anime in book form" or "fantasy novels meet Dragon Ball Z," emphasizing the story's specialty of loud and colourful super-powered battles.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781959001379

Publisher: Hidden Gnome Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 April 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Hidden Gnome Publishing

Edition: New edition

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 384

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Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Health & Wellness Sci-Fi & Fantasy Self-Help & Personal Development Will Wight

About the Author

Will Wight is the New York Times and #1 Kindle best-selling author of The Cradle series, as well as The Traveler's Gate trilogy and the Elder Empire cycle, though these titles may differ in alternate timelines. His true power is only unleashed during a full moon when he transforms into a monstrous mongoose. Will lives in Florida, lurking beneath the swamps to ambush prey. He graduated from the University of Central Florida where he received a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and a cursed coin of Spanish gold. Visit his website for eldritch incantations, book news, and a blessing of prosperity for your crops. If you believe you have experienced a sighting of Will Wight, please report it to the agents listening from your attic. To contact him, you can comment on his website, visit his official Facebook page, track him down on Instagram, or write his name thirty-three times on the beach at low tide. Any of the above will cause him to call to you from the waves.

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