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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson―creator of the Stormlight Archive, the Mistborn saga, and numerous smash-hit works of science fiction and fantasy―comes a new short fiction collection, including the never-before-published novella “Moment Zero.” This program features multicast narration.
Spanning the genres of fantasy and science fiction, Tailored Realities includes ten works of short fiction from the ingenious mind of one of the genre’s most beloved bestselling authors.
From futuristic detective thrillers to inventive space opera, superhero action, high-tech fantasy, and beyond, these gripping standalone reads have never before been gathered into one volume, with many available here in print for the first time.
Along with the thrilling new science fiction novella "Moment Zero," this collection includes:
• “Snapshot”
• “Perfect State”
• “Defending Elysium” (from the world of Skyward)
• “Firstborn”
• “Mitosis” (from the world of the Reckoners)
• and four other stories
Also including author’s notes, this visionary collection is a must-listen, whether you’re new to Sanderson or a longtime fan.
A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Books
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“A dynamic ensemble of all-star narrators brings to life these stories…The narrators are impressively well matched to their roles…Dion Graham is a standout in the high-tech murder mystery ‘Snapshot,’ while January LaVoy and Ray Porter depict opposite sides of a traumatic event in ‘Moment Zero.’ Michael Kramer brings both introspection and playful humor to Sanderson’s postscripts for each story…Winner of the Earphones Award.”
— Kirkus Audiobook Reviews
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“A rockstar ensemble of narrators makes this audiobook an absolute stunner.”
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“Impressive…[Sanderson’s] inventive approach breathes new life into the familiar. This is a bounty for Sanderson fans.”
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“Featuring fan-favorite worlds and brand-new ones, this is required reading for any sci-fi or fantasy fan.”
— Barnes&Noble.com
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A New York Times Bestseller
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A #1 Amazon Bestseller
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Winner of the Earphones Award for Narration
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An Amazon Editors' Pick of Best Science Fiction & Fantasy
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About Brandon Sanderson
Brandon Sanderson is the author of such bestsellers as the Mistborn® trilogy, including New York Times bestsellers and the #1 New York Times bestseller Words of Radiance. In 2013, he won a Hugo Award for Best Novella for The Emperor’s Soul, set in the world of his acclaimed first novel, Elantris. Additionally, he was chosen to complete Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time® sequence. He grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska, and teaches creative writing at Brigham Young University.
About the Narrators
January LaVoy, winner of numerous awards for narration, was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine in 2019. She is an American actress best known for her character Noelle Ortiz on the ABC daytime drama One Life to Live. In addition to working extensively in narration and television, including roles on Law & Order and All My Children, she has worked on and off Broadway as well as in regional theater.
Michael Kramer is an AudioFile Earphones Award winner, a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration, and recipient of a Publishers Weekly Listen-Up Award. He is also an actor and director in the Washington, DC, area, where he is active in the area’s theater scene and has appeared in productions at the Shakespeare Theatre, the Kennedy Center, and Theater J.
Ray Porter has garnered two Audie nominations as well as several Earphones Awards and enthusiastic reviews for his sparkling narration of audiobooks. A fifteen-year veteran of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, he has also appeared in numerous films and television shows.
Jacques Roy is a audio narrator and actor, known for The Lower Angels and Room and Board.
Laura Knight Keating, an Audie Award-winning narrator, is an actress who has appeared on stage, in films, and on television shows, including Boardwalk Empire, Hope and Faith, and Lipstick Jungle.
Stephanie Németh-Parker is a SAG-AFTRA audiobook narrator, voiceover artist, and actress with over thirty years of experience. With a voice that has been described as warm and soothing, her versatility and adeptness with accents has enabled her to work on a multitude of projects.
Stephanie Németh-Parker is a SAG-AFTRA audiobook narrator, voiceover artist, and actress with over thirty years of experience. With a voice that has been described as warm and soothing, her versatility and adeptness with accents has enabled her to work on a multitude of projects.
Aden Hakimi is a voice-over actor based in Brooklyn. He studied theater performance at Northeastern University in Boston, with adjunct studies at Cambridge University in England and the Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin. For over a decade, he has done voice work for audiobooks, commercials, animation, and corporate videos.