Author: Brandon Sanderson | Narrator: Michael Kramer, Kate Reading
Runtime: 57h 26m | Genre: Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, High Fantasy, War
After forming a coalition of human resistance against the enemy invasion, Dalinar Kholin and his Knights Radiant have spent a year fighting a protracted, brutal war.
As a brutal year of total war grinds on across Roshar, *Rhythm of War* shifts the epic battle lines into the claustrophobic corridors of the ancient mountain tower of Urithiru. When the cunning Fused scholar Raboniel launches a surprise coup that suppresses the magical powers of the Knights Radiant, Queen Navani Kholin becomes the tower’s de facto defender, entering a deadly intellectual duel of spren science and light manipulation with her captor. Meanwhile, an exhausted Kaladin Stormblessed, sidelined by severe battle fatigue and combat shock, must fight a solitary, guerilla resistance campaign through the tower’s ventilation shafts. Accompanied only by his loyal honorspren Syl and a handful of wounded companions, Kaladin wages an agonizing war of survival while Navani risks her life in high-stakes metaphysical experiments that will redefine the future of Roshar.
Listening to *Rhythm of War* on audio unlocks the fascinating musical and rhythmic foundations of Sanderson’s world in ways the printed page cannot match. The mathematical harmonies, ancient Singer rhythms, and complex metaphysical theories of stormlight and voidlight feel natural and captivating when voiced with patient clarity by Michael Kramer and Kate Reading. Highlighted alongside The Way of Kings and Wind and Truth in our Epic Fantasy collection, this fifty-seven-hour recording transforms a high-stakes fantasy siege into a deeply immersive, intellectually stimulating auditory marathon.
Clocking in at over fifty-seven hours of prestige fantasy storytelling for a single credit, this release delivers extraordinary value that will comfortably anchor your listening routine for months. Sanderson fearlessly tackles the harsh realities of mental illness, chronic grief, and scientific discovery, grounding colossal magic in profound human empathy before unleashing an unforgettable, tear-jerking climax. Exchanging a monthly credit for this monumental audiobook secures one of the longest and most richly developed fantasy audio experiences ever produced, providing an inspiring story of resilience that will linger in your thoughts long after the final chapter ends.
The Stormlight Archive Reading Order: • The Way of Kings (Book 1 – 45h 37m) • Words of Radiance (Book 2 – 48h 14m) • Edgedancer (Novella 2.5 – 6h 23m) • Oathbringer (Book 3 – 55h 05m) • Dawnshard (Novella 3.5 – 7h 05m) • Rhythm of War (Book 4 – 57h 26m) • Wind and Truth (Book 5 – 62h 48m)
Narrators Michael Kramer and Kate Reading handle the intricate blend of frontline trauma and magical physics with effortless expertise. Kramer captures Kaladin’s weary, bone-deep exhaustion and heroic resolve with devastating emotional authenticity, making his breakthrough moments hit like a thunderbolt. Reading shines brighter than ever as Navani, lending the scholar-queen an unshakeable regal poise and fierce intellect during tense philosophical interrogations. With crystal-clear acoustic mastering and consistently engaging pacing across fifty-seven gargantuan hours, this performance is a stellar auditory feat.
*Note: Narrators may differ across regional releases and audiobook editions.