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Mitosis

Mitosis

A Reckoners Story
DystopianScience Fiction
Pages
15
Published
2013
Language
English

Synopsis

Set between Steelheart and Firefight, this short novella follows David and the Reckoners as they face a new Epic in Newcago — Mitosis, who can create copies of himself indefinitely. As the team works out how to stop an Epic who can never be outnumbered, David draws on the knowledge and tactics developed in defeating Steelheart. Mitosis is a brief, action-focused story originally published as an ebook exclusive that serves as a bridge between the first two Reckoners novels.

Prose complexity
2/10

Vibe

TenseAdventurousGritty
SurvivalHeistMentor Figure

Genres

Dystopian Science Fiction Young Adult Fantasy

About the author

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Brandon Sanderson

Born in Lincoln, Nebraska in 1975, Brandon Sanderson spent his early twenties working graveyard shifts at a hotel — writing novels at the front desk between guest check-ins. By the time his debut, Elantris, was published by Tor Books in 2005, he had completed thirteen novels in the drawer. His subsequent Mistborn trilogy and the ongoing Stormlight Archive series established him as the primary architect of the Cosmere, an interconnected fictional universe in which most of his fantasy series share...

Characters

David CharlestonProtagonist

Now a seasoned Reckoner, applying the tactical knowledge developed in the Steelheart operation to a new Epic threat.

ProfSupporting

The Reckoners' leader, managing the ongoing defense of Newcago while the team adapts to the post-Steelheart landscape.

All characters in Mitosis

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Mitosis a standalone story?

    Mitosis is a novelette set within the Reckoners series, specifically taking place between the first two novels, Steelheart and Firefight. While it features familiar characters and themes, it offers a self-contained narrative that can be enjoyed without having read the full series.

  • How does Mitosis connect to Brandon Sanderson's other works?

    Mitosis is part of the Reckoners series, which is distinct from Sanderson's Cosmere universe. It explores a different magic system and world, focusing on a post-apocalyptic Earth where certain individuals gain superpowers.

  • Do I need to read Steelheart before Mitosis?

    Yes — Mitosis is set directly after Steelheart and assumes complete familiarity with its events and characters.

  • How long is Mitosis?

    It is a short novella of approximately 60 pages, originally published as an ebook exclusive and later included in some print editions of the Reckoners series.

  • Is Mitosis necessary to understand Firefight?

    Not strictly, but it adds context for what the Reckoners have been doing in Newcago between the two main novels.

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