Isles of the Emberdark: A Cosmere Novel

Isles of the Emberdark: A Cosmere Novel by Brandon Sanderson Pre-Order February 3rd 2026

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson comes Isles of the Emberdark, a sweeping standalone Cosmere novel of adventure, magic, and interstellar intrigue. Perfect for fans of epic fantasy, high-stakes exploration, and Sanderson’s richly imagined worlds.

Sixth of the Dusk, a skilled trapper of Aviar—supernatural birds bonded to his people—lives on the perilous island of Patji. When his people face the looming threat of conquest by the starborne Ones Above, Dusk must race against time to modernize his society. Choosing a daring path, he sails through a mystical portal into the Emberdark, armed only with his birds, a canoe, and the cunning of a Patji trapper.

Meanwhile, Starling, a young dragon trapped in human form aboard the starship Dynamic, searches for freedom and fortune. When she discovers a hidden portal between the Emberdark and the physical realm, she sees an opportunity—but the journey is fraught with danger, ancient secrets, and deadly bargains.

Together, Dusk and Starling navigate perilous politics, cosmic threats, and the lingering echoes of a dead god, in a story that expands Sanderson’s novella Sixth of the Dusk into a mythic tale of legends, lore, and warring galactic powers, beautifully illustrated by Esther Hi‘ilani Candari.

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