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Banished for the sin of mercy, Severian, one of the ancient guild of Torturers, flees from exile. In a mountain wilderness he meets the Alzabo, in whom those eaten seem to live on, adopts a son only to lose him in battle, discharges an old debt of vengeance, encounters fanged aliens who hide behind masks of beauty, and helps the people of the floating islands in their unending battle for freedom.

Now, alone again, Severian wanders in search of his destiny, guided by the glowing power of a hidden, awesome weapon.

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Book of the New Sun

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First Edition Dec 1982 Pocket ISBN 0671454501

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Sep 1983 Pocket ISBN 0671499459

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Jan 1981 Timescape Books ISBN 0671435957

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Nov 2017 -- Not Selected ISBN B075JL493G

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Jan 2010 Audible Studios ISBN B00346KO4O

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Aug 2016 Brilliance Audio ISBN 1522687831

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