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Patrick James Rothfuss (born June 6, 1973) is an American author. He is best known for his series The Kingkiller Chronicle, beginning with Rothfuss' debut novel, The Name of the Wind (2007), which won several awards, and continuing in the sequel, The Wise Man's Fear (2011), which topped The New York Times Best Seller list. Early life Patrick Rothfuss was born in Madison, Wisconsin, graduated from DeForest Area High School, and received his B.A. in English from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point in 1999. He contributed to The Pointer, the campus paper, and produced a widely circulated parody warning about the Goodtimes Virus. He taught part-time at Stevens Point. In 2002, he received a master's degree in arts and English from Washington State University. He won the Writers of the Future 2002 Second Quarter competition with "The Road to Levenshir", an excerpt from his then-unpublished novel The Wise Man's Fear. Career Writing In 2006, Rothfuss sold his novel The Name of the Wind to DAW Books, which was released in 2007. It won a Quill Award (for Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror) and was listed among Publishers Weekly's Books of the Year. It also won an Alex Award in 2008. An illustrated tenth anniversary edition was published in 2017. Its sequel, The Wise Man's Fear, was published in March 2011 and reached No. 1 on the New York Times Hardback Fiction Best Seller list.The Slow Regard of Silent Things, an illustrated novella, was published in October 2014 as a companion story for The Kingkiller Chronicle, centering on the character Auri.Rothfuss has also released two stories set in the same world as The Kingkiller Chronicle in anthologies. The first was "How Old Holly Came To Be", published in Unfettered in June 2013. The second was the novella The Lightning Tree, released in Rogues in June 2014, featuring the character Bast. The whole anthology was nominated for the 2015 World Fantasy Award for Best Anthology.In 2018, Rothfuss was the co-writer of the comics limited series Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons #1-4 with Jim Zub and with art by Troy Little. The crossover, between the adult animated sitcom Rick and Morty comic book and Dungeons & Dragons, was published by IDW Publishing and Oni Press. The Rick and Morty vs Dungeons and Dragons Deluxe Edition, by Rothfuss, Zub, and Little, was nominated for the 2022 "Best Graphic Album—Reprint" Eisner Award.In July 2020, Rothfuss's editor and publisher Betsy Wollheim responded publicly on her Facebook account to an article speculating on reasons why The Doors of Stone, the concluding volume of the trilogy, had not been published, saying she had "never seen a word of book three" and that she didn't think Rothfuss had written anything since 2014, despite having already been paid. While Wollheim partially agreed... that readers shouldn't feel entitled to dictate how Rothfuss spends his time—she also asked, "but what about the publishers who paid them?". The post has since been deleted.In December 2021, Rothfuss partnered with Grim Oak Press to create a new imprint called Underthing Press. The new imprint's first project will be a reprint of Ursula Vernon's webcomic Digger, which won the Hugo Award in 2012. Rothfuss stated that he'd always daydreamed of starting his own imprint and he decided to create Underthing Press when he realized he couldn't buy a new copy of Digger Omnibus after giving his copy to a friend.In December 2021, Rothfuss tweeted that he would "[s]hare a full chapter of Doors of Stone" if his charity reached a $333,333 fundraising goal. Later that month he added more stretch goals, with the largest being for $666,666 to "assemble the Geek Glitterati equivalent of the Avengers and record [the full chapter] for you". He noted that such a goal would take some time but said "I'm pretty sure we'll be able to get it done early next year. February at the latest." The chapter has not been released, with Rothfuss saying in April 2022 that the process was "moving more slowly than [he] would like." Charity Rothfuss founded the charity Worldbuilders in 2008. Since its inception, the organization has raised over $11.5 million, primarily for Heifer International, a charity that provides livestock, clean water, education, and training for communities in the developing world. By 2020, Worldbuilders had raised over $10 million in support of Heifer. Although it had received a score of 82% in 2022, by October, 2023, Worldbuilders had a score of 57% on Charity Navigator, an organization that provides insights into a nonprofit's financial stability, adherence to best practices for both accountability and transparency, and results reporting, as a result of not running a charity drive in 2022. Podcasts In June 2020, Rothfuss, in partnership with One Shot Podcast, released a mini-series which is set in the same world as his Kingkiller Chronicles fantasy series. Roleplaying and games In 2014, Rothfuss began collaborating with James Ernest to create an abstract strategy game called Tak based on the game featured in his book The Wise Man's Fear.He was a member of the Story Design team for inXile's Torment: Tides of Numenera game. Works The Kingkiller Chronicle The Name of the Wind (2007) The Wise Man's Fear (2011) The Doors of Stone (forthcoming) "How Old Holly Came To Be" – short story. (July 2013, Grim Oak Press), Unfettered, edited by Shawn Speakman. ISBN 978-0-9847136-3-9 The Lightning Tree – novella. (June 2014, Bantam) Rogues, edited by George R. R. Martin and Gardner Dozois. ISBN 978-0345537263 The Slow Regard of Silent Things – novella. (October 2014, DAW Books). ISBN 978-0-7564-1043-8 The Narrow Road Between Desires – novella. (November 2023, DAW Books).The Adventures of the Princess and Mr. Whiffle The Thing Beneath the Bed (2010) The Dark of Deep Below (2013)Others Your Annotated, Illustrated College Survival Guide (January 2005, Cornerstone Press). Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons (w/ Jim Zub and Troy Little, 4 issues August 2018-January 2019, tpb March 2019, IDW Publishing).Awards and honors Writers of the Future (2002 Second Quarter) Quill Award (2007) "Best Books of the Year" (2007) – Publishers Weekly – Science Fiction/Fantasy/Horror Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award for Best Epic Fantasy (2007) NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books (2011) David Gemmell Legend Award (2012) Ranked 3rd in "Best 21st Century Fantasy Fiction Novels" by Locus (2012)References External links Official website Patrick Rothfuss at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database Patrick Rothfuss at the Internet Book List Adria's News Interview (Summer 2014) Patrick Rothfuss interview (Autumn 2015) Patrick Rothfuss interviewed on the TV show Triangulation on the TWiT.tv network Patrick Rothfuss at Library of Congress, with 4 library catalog records. Discover the Patrick Rothfuss popular books. 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El estrecho sendero entre deseos
Patrick RothfussPatrickRothfuss vuelve al mundode la Crónica del Asesino de Reyes con una novela protagonizada por Bast, uno de los personajes más queridos de los lectores.Si hay algo que Bast sab...
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Die Tochter des Wolfs
Robin HobbSie ist seine Tochter und Erbin. Doch was das wirklich bedeutet, kann sie noch gar nicht ermessen.Seit Jahrhunderten kontrollieren die Diener von Clerres die Weißen Propheten und s...
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The Narrow Road Between Desires
Patrick RothfussAn instant New York Times, USA Today and Indie Bestseller!#1 New York Timesbestselling phenomenon Patrick Rothfuss returns to the wildly popular Kingkiller Chronicle universe with ...
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Die schwarze Maske
Eyal KlessWas wird mit der Menschheit geschehen, wenn das letzte Puzzleteil gesetzt ist? Das große Finale der »Puzzler«Saga.Rafik, der Puzzler, war ein Kind, bevor er sich in die größte Bedr...
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Foreign Devils
John Hornor JacobsThe world is on the brink of war. Fisk and Shoe mercenaries, very much not wanting to get caught in the middle of a political whirlwind must deliver a very important message, and...
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Der Bruder des Wolfs
Robin Hobb»Magere Wölfe kämpfen am besten« Herzog BrynFitz Chivalric hat bei der Verteidigung seines greisen Königs seine Gesundheit und beinahe auch seinen Verstand verloren. Doch König Lis...
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Hindu Myths
Wendy DonigerRecorded in sacred Sanskrit texts, including the Rig Veda and the Mahabharata, Hindu Myths are thought to date back as far as the tenth century BCE. Here in these seventyfive semin...
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Die Saat der Schatten
Harry ConnollySie kämpfen für ihre Heimat – doch es geht längst um das Überleben der MenschheitDie magischen Bestien, die das Imperium von Peredain überrennen, scheinen unaufhaltbar. Und nun ist...
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Die Tochter des Drachen
Robin HobbEr rettete bereits Könige und Drachen, doch nun geht es für ihn um den höchsten Preis: das Leben seiner Tochter.Einst rettete Fitz Chivalric Weitseher seinen König und befreite den...
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Das Leuchten der Magie
Peter V. BrettDer atemberaubende Höhepunkt von Peter V. Bretts großer DämonensagaDas Leuchten der Magie ist der atemberaubende erste Teil von The Core, dem fünften Band und grandiosen Höhepunkt ...
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The Last Unicorn
Peter S. Beagle & Patrick RothfussINCLUDES A NEW INTRODUCTION BY PATRICK ROTHFUSSExperience one of the most enduring classics of the twentieth century and the book that The Atlantic has called “one of the best fant...
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Der Thron der Finsternis
Peter V. BrettDer lange erwartete vierte Band von Peter V. Bretts Dämonensaga.Die Welt der Menschen ist in Aufruhr. Nacht für Nacht steigen die Dämonen aus der Tiefe auf, um die Bewohner der Stä...
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Master Assassins
Robert V.S. Redick2018 BookNest Fantasy Awards Finalist for Best Novel “This book has everything I love: Clean, crisp worldbuilding. Characters that live and breathe. A story that teases and surpris...
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Prophet der sechs Provinzen
Robin HobbEin alter Feind, ein neues Bündnis – doch niemand vertraut dem anderen.Fitz Weitseher hat Prinz Pflichtgetreu befreit und ist mit ihm nach Bocksburg zurückgekehrt. Nun steht der He...
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Gezeitenstern-Saga - Der unsterbliche Prinz
Jennifer Fallon, Rene Satzer & Katrin KremmlerKomm mit auf eine epische Reise durch die fantastische Welt von Amyrantha!Der Legende nach regierten die Gezeitenfürsten die Welt Amyrantha über viele Jahrhunderte. Eines Tages tau...
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Rama the Steadfast
M Valmiki, John Brockington & Mary BrockingtonWarriorprince Rama is about to be crowned Young King, when he hears the devastating news that his father, King of Ayodhya, has been tricked into banishing him to the forest. His de...
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Sidewinders
Robert V.S. RedickTwo brothers flee an army of fanatics across a vast and magical desert in this whiteknuckle sequel to Master Assassins from Robert V.S. Redick, author of The Red Wol...
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Der Hof der Rache
Nick MartellEin Mann, gefangen zwischen Loyalität, Gier, Familie und Verrat – der zweite Band der SöldnerkönigSaga.Willkommen in Kessel, einem Königreich, in dem an jeder Ecke Lügen und Intrig...
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Hall of Smoke
H.M. LongEpic fantasy featuring warrior priestesses, and fickle gods at war, for readers of Brian Staveley's Chronicles of the Unhewn Throne.Epic fantasy featuring warrior priestesses and f...
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Pillar of Ash
H. M. LongYske, a healer and daughter of the warrior priestess Hessa, holds the balance of power in a worldshattering war of the gods, in this thrilling, mythical and emotional epic fantasy ...
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Temple of No God
H.M. LongEpic fantasy followup to HALL OF SMOKE, featuring crumbling empires, secretive cults and godlike powers to be claimed, for readers of Margaret Owen, Brian Staveley, V. E. Schwab an...
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Stranger of Tempest
Tom LloydLynx is a mercenary with a sense of honour; a dying breed in the Riven Kingdom. Failed by the nation he served and weary of the skirmishes that plague the continent's principalitie...
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Beowulf
Michael AlexanderPart of a new series Legends from the Ancient North, Beowulf is one of the classic books that influenced JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings'So the company of men le...
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Barrow of Winter
H. M. LongThrilling epic fantasy adventures set in the world of HALL OF SMOKE and TEMPLE OF NO GOD, featuring murderous conspiracies, howling icy wastelands and the Children of Winter, for r...
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The Shattered Sun
Rachel DunneThe epic swordandsorcery adventure of the Bound Gods fantasy series, which started with In the Shadow of the Gods and The Bones of the Earth, comes to its dark conclusion...
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The Slow Regard of Silent Things
Patrick RothfussDiscover #1 New York Timesbestselling Patrick Rothfuss’ epic fantasy universe of The Kingkiller Chronicle, in this illustrated companion novella, The Slow Regard of Silent Things. ...
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The Name of the Wind
Patrick RothfussDiscover #1 New York Timesbestselling Patrick Rothfuss’ epic fantasy series, The Kingkiller Chronicle. “I just love the world of Patrick Rothfuss.” LinManuel Miranda OVER 1 MI...
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Chaos Queen - Duskfall
Christopher HusbergShortlisted for the Morningstar Award for Best Fantasy Newcomer at the Gemmell Awards 2017Pulled from a frozen sea, pierced by arrows and close to death, Knot has no memory of who ...
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Stadt des Lichts
Joshua Palmatier & Michael KrugEine machtvolle Energiequelle, die Wunder erschaffen oder Welten zerstören kann ... Türme aus gleißendem Licht, schwebende Wagen und taghelle Laternen Erenthrall ist die Stadt des...
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The Ferryman Institute
Colin GiglIn this stunning, fantastical debut novel from a bold new voice in the bestselling traditions of Christopher Moore and Jasper Fforde, a ferryman for the dead finds his existence un...
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Diener der alten Macht
Robin HobbEin alter Freund, eine neue Bedrohung – der Königsbastard ist zurück!Fünfzehn Jahre sind seit dem schrecklichen Krieg der sechs Provinzen mit den Roten Korsaren vergangen, seitdem ...
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Die Tochter des Propheten
Robin HobbDie beste Art, seine Tochter vor Schaden zu bewahren, ist, ihr beizubringen, sich selbst zu schützen.Biene, die Tochter des ehemaligen königlichen Assassinen Fitz Weitseher, wurde ...
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Die Pforte der Schatten
Harry ConnollyEs sollte ein Tag der Hoffnung werden – es wurde ein Tag der VernichtungDas Reich von Peredain verdankt seine Macht dem mystischen Abendvolk. Alle 23 Jahre öffnet sich ein Tor, und...
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Small Gods
Terry PratchettFans of Sir Terry Pratchett will love this stunning graphic novel adaptation of his bestselling standalone Discworld novel Small Gods. Beautifully brought to life by illustrator Ra...
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Rogues
George R.R. Martin, Gardner Dozois, Gillian Flynn, Neil Gaiman & Patrick RothfussNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA thrilling collection of twentyone original stories by an allstar list of contributorsincluding a new A Game of Thrones story by George R. R. Martin!If yo...
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Gezeitenstern-Saga - Der Kristall des Chaos
Jennifer Fallon, Rene Satzer & Katrin KremmlerKomm mit auf eine epische Reise durch die fantastische Welt von Amyrantha!Lukys, der älteste unter den Gezeitenfürsten, ruft die Unsterblichen von Amyrantha zusammen. Er will ein T...