The Sunlit Man
A standalone Cosmere thriller about a hunted man on a brutal world where dawn is lethal. Set later in the Cosmere timeline.
Where it fits in the Cosmere
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to other Cosmere books — mark it read on the map to reveal them, spoiler-free.
Read first: Wind and Truth
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Common questions
Can I start the Cosmere with The Sunlit Man?
Not ideally — read Wind and Truth first. The Sunlit Man is #23 of 25 in our recommended Cosmere order.
What should I read before The Sunlit Man?
Read Wind and Truth before The Sunlit Man.
Where does The Sunlit Man fit in the Cosmere reading order?
The Sunlit Man is #23 of 25 in our recommended Cosmere reading order (#22 in publication order). The previous stop is Wind and Truth. Up next is Isles of the Emberdark.