The Rithmatist

Brandon Sanderson

In a world where Rithmatists wield the power to bring two-dimensional Chalklings to life, humanity's last defense against the encroaching Wild Chalklings, a young boy named Joel dreams of mastering this magical art. As the son of a humble chalkmaker at Armedius Academy, Joel can only observe the Rithmatist students, yearning for a chance to join their ranks. When students begin vanishing mysteriously, leaving behind only traces of blood, Joel finds himself drawn into an investigation that uncovers a secret that could reshape the very nature of Rithmatics and their world.