The Art of Legend Wesley Chu 9781837840540

A hero once believed to be the chosen one must find a new path with the help of a band of unlikely allies in the epic conclusion to The War Arts Saga, an ode to martial arts and magic from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Wesley Chu.

Once in a faraway kingdom there was a prince prophesied to be the Chosen One, who would defeat a great villain, the Eternal Khan, and save the kingdom.

But then the Eternal Khan died...and the prophecy was broken.

For Jian, the fated prince, this could have been a moment to succumb to despair. But instead, he chose to create his own destiny.

He studied under his curmudgeonly but beloved mentor to become a great warrior. And he banded together with some unlikely allies whose courage and determination match his own-such as Sali, a gruff warrior who is also forging a path apart from the one her culture created for her.

Because some heroes aren't simply born legends-they choose to become legendary. And great heroes do not stand alone, but are stronger together.

PRAISE FOR THE SERIES

Electrifying, thrilling, and a glorious, romantic ride, The Art of Prophecy is a true delight. Readers won't be able to put it down. - Robert Jackson Bennett, author of The Founders Trilogy

An ambitious and touching exploration of disillusionment in faith, tradition, and family-a glorious reinvention of fantasy and wuxia tropes. - Naomi Novik, New York Times bestselling author of A Deadly Education

In this superb fantasy saga of tough, old martial-arts masters and inexperienced young heroes, Wesley Chu has given us a richly inventive page-turner that delights on every page. The Art of Prophecy is Wesley Chu at the height of his imaginative powers, and I can't wait for the next installment!- Helene Wecker, author of The Golem and the Jinni and The Hidden Palace

Wesley Chu has done it again-this time on an epic scale. The Art of Prophecy is a terrific and compelling story that plays off so many classic tales taken from our own world and reinvents them all in classic fashion. - Terry Brooks, New York Times bestselling author of Child of Light

Come for the awesome fight choreography, stay for the sly wit, worldbuilding, and a fresh and unexpected take on the hero's journey! - Jacqueline Carey, New York Times bestselling author of Kushiel's Legacy

A whirlwind tale rich with politics and fantastical martial arts...Chu tells a refreshing coming-of-age story with a 'chosen one' who faces real challenges to become a hero. - Robin Hobb, author of the Fitz and the Fool Trilogy

In The Art of Prophecy, Wesley Chu writes like a master war artist. The War Arts Saga introduces a lavish world of martial arts that transcends into the mystical, just as this grandiose epic fantasy adventure transcends the page and comes alive in your mind. - Peter V. Brett, New York Times bestselling author of The Desert Prince

[The Art of Prophecy] is squarely directed at kung fu, wuxia, and wire-fu fans who adore Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; Hero; The Legend of Drunken Master; Kung Fu Hustle, and the like, providing a story with an epic sweep punctuated with dashes of humor and sharp-edged banter...Dramatic, fun, thoughtful, clever, and (literally) punchy. - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Chu's wry prose and characters are a delightful counterpoint to the physical and emotional demands undertaken by Jian and his allies, while the subplots build a vast panoramic view of this incredible world in the first of a new series. - Library Journal