Bibliograph

The art of prophecy, a novel, Wesley Chu

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Label

The art of prophecy, a novel, Wesley Chu

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The art of prophecy

Oclc number

1337056215

Responsibility statement

Wesley Chu

Series statement

The war arts saga, book one

Sub title

a novel

Summary

When the prophecy anoints the wrong hero, Jian decides to save the kingdom from a cruel immortal god-king anyway with the help of a ragtag group of allies, including a grandmaster of magical martial arts, a straight-laced warrior, and a chaotic assassinIt has been foretold: A child will rise to defeat the Eternal Khan, a cruel immortal god-king, and save the kingdom. Jian has been raised since birth in luxury and splendor, celebrated before he has won a single battle. When Taishi, the greatest war artist of her generation, arrives to evaluate the prophesied hero, she finds a spoiled brat unprepared to face his destiny. Possessed of an iron will, a sharp tongue Taishi-- and a band of unlikely allies-- will find a way to forge Jian into the weapon and leader he needs to be in order to fulfill his legend. -- adapted from jacket

Target audience

adult

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