The Book of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe

=== The Book of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe ===

1. The Shadow of the Torturer
2. The Claw of the Conciliator
3. The Sword of the Lictor
4. The Citadel of the Autarch

Books 1 & 2 are combined into 1 book (Shadow & Claw)
and books 3 & 4 are also combined into another book (Sword and Citadel).

Epub, mobi & pdf formats

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1-2. Shadow & Claw:


"The Shadow of the Torturer" is the tale of young Severian,

an apprentice in the Guild of Torturers on the world called Urth,

exiled for committing the ultimate sin of his profession --

showing mercy toward his victim.

Ursula K. Le Guin said, "Magic stuff . . . a masterpiece . . .

the best science fiction I've read in years!"

"The Claw of the Conciliator "continues the saga of Severian,

banished from his home, as he undertakes a mythic quest to

discover the awesome power of an ancient relic, and learn the

truth about his hidden destiny.

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3-4. Sword & Citadel:


The Sword of the Lictor is the third volume in Wolfe's

remarkable epic, chronicling the odyssey of the wandering

pilgrim called Severian, driven by a powerful and unfathomable

destiny, as he carries out a dark mission far from his home.

The Citadel of the Autarch brings The Book of the New Sun to

its harrowing conclusion, as Severian clashes in a final

reckoning with the dread Autarch, fulfilling an ancient

prophecy that will forever alter the realm known as Urth.

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