--- product_id: 111350259 title: "The Complete Book of the New Sun: The Shadow of the Torturer, The Claw of the Conciliator, The Sword of the Lictor, The Citadel of the Autarch, The Urth of the New Sun (The Book of the New Sun)" price: "€ 36.05" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/111350259-the-complete-book-of-the-new-sun-the-shadow-torturer store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The Complete Book of the New Sun: The Shadow of the Torturer, The Claw of the Conciliator, The Sword of the Lictor, The Citadel of the Autarch, The Urth of the New Sun (The Book of the New Sun) **Price:** € 36.05 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Complete Book of the New Sun: The Shadow of the Torturer, The Claw of the Conciliator, The Sword of the Lictor, The Citadel of the Autarch, The Urth of the New Sun (The Book of the New Sun) - **How much does it cost?** € 36.05 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/111350259-the-complete-book-of-the-new-sun-the-shadow-torturer) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This discounted Gene Wolfe ebundle includes: The Shadow of the Torturer, The Claw of the Conciliator, The Sword of the Lictor, The Citadel of the Autarch, The Urth of the New Sun “Magic stuff...a masterpiece...the best science fiction I've read in years!” — Ursula K. Le Guin The Book of the New Sun is unanimously acclaimed as Gene Wolfe’s most remarkable work, hailed as “a masterpiece of science fantasy comparable in importance to the major works of Tolkien and Lewis” by Publishers Weekly , and “one of the most ambitious works of speculative fiction in the twentieth century” by The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction . The Shadow of the Torturer introduces young Severian, an apprentice in the Guild of Torturers on the world called Urth, who has been exiled for committing the ultimate sin of his profession—showing mercy toward his victim. 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. 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. The Urth of the New Sun is the long awaited sequel to Gene Wolfe's four-volume classic, The Book of the New Sun. We return to the world of Severian, now the Autarch of Urth, as he leaves the planet on one of the huge spaceships of the alien Hierodules to travel across time and space to face his greatest test yet. More Tor books by Gene Wolfe The Book of the Long Sun Nightside the Long Sun Lake of the Long Sun Caldé of the Long Sun At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied. Review: Unlike anything else I've read - Just finished the Kindle version - yes, some typos, but mostly these were apostrophes instead of periods. Nothing major. This is a fascinating work. It is long and complex and made me think. And I'm already considering how long to wait before rereading it. The only other book that's had this effect on me was Blood Meridian. It's difficult to summarize why I enjoyed this book so much. First, yes, there are lots of archaic words, but these are mainly referencing the social classes, animals and weapons. So it's easy enough to move past "I saw a X armed with a Y" and just get past it with "I saw a guard armed with a weapon". Beyond that there are dream sequences, time travel, philosophical discussions and inscrutable (at times) explanations of what's happening, or what happened. But none of that is overbearing at all. I really enjoyed these books. One thing I liked is that it's not based on the tired old trope of The Chosen One need to go on a dangerous quest. Severian, our protagonist, just lives his life until further things are revealed to him, which I won't spoil, and there are too many of them to reveal in any coherent way, anyway. Also, the story is told in the first person, so we only get Severian's inner thoughts, and he goes through these adventures with a sort of thoughtful detachment that is interesting. He is not a hero or a benevolent protagonist, but we still root for him. This gets labeled as a "difficult" book, and that scared me off for a long time. But it's similar to Dune in that you start to get used to some of the terminology and it starts to flow - though Wolfe's sentences sometimes are so crammed with unknown terms that it borders on parody. But those are few and far between. There are never passages that linger too long in one place, though the performance of the play gets a little tiresome. And the ending is fine, no matter what anyone says. However, any criticism is vastly overshadowed by this fantastic, wonderous journey. Just fantastic. Review: Wow, what a unique read! - Worthwhile yet convoluted, if you enjoy this style of storytelling! Make sure to read all four books lest you miss out on the most mind bending chapters. ## Images ![The Complete Book of the New Sun: The Shadow of the Torturer, The Claw of the Conciliator, The Sword of the Lictor, The Citadel of the Autarch, The Urth of the New Sun (The Book of the New Sun) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81aC3W1ZM8L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unlike anything else I've read *by A***F on August 3, 2021* Just finished the Kindle version - yes, some typos, but mostly these were apostrophes instead of periods. Nothing major. This is a fascinating work. It is long and complex and made me think. And I'm already considering how long to wait before rereading it. The only other book that's had this effect on me was Blood Meridian. It's difficult to summarize why I enjoyed this book so much. First, yes, there are lots of archaic words, but these are mainly referencing the social classes, animals and weapons. So it's easy enough to move past "I saw a X armed with a Y" and just get past it with "I saw a guard armed with a weapon". Beyond that there are dream sequences, time travel, philosophical discussions and inscrutable (at times) explanations of what's happening, or what happened. But none of that is overbearing at all. I really enjoyed these books. One thing I liked is that it's not based on the tired old trope of The Chosen One need to go on a dangerous quest. Severian, our protagonist, just lives his life until further things are revealed to him, which I won't spoil, and there are too many of them to reveal in any coherent way, anyway. Also, the story is told in the first person, so we only get Severian's inner thoughts, and he goes through these adventures with a sort of thoughtful detachment that is interesting. He is not a hero or a benevolent protagonist, but we still root for him. This gets labeled as a "difficult" book, and that scared me off for a long time. But it's similar to Dune in that you start to get used to some of the terminology and it starts to flow - though Wolfe's sentences sometimes are so crammed with unknown terms that it borders on parody. But those are few and far between. There are never passages that linger too long in one place, though the performance of the play gets a little tiresome. And the ending is fine, no matter what anyone says. However, any criticism is vastly overshadowed by this fantastic, wonderous journey. Just fantastic. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow, what a unique read! *by I***N on December 6, 2022* Worthwhile yet convoluted, if you enjoy this style of storytelling! Make sure to read all four books lest you miss out on the most mind bending chapters. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the greatest works of literature of all time *by S***E on May 22, 2019* I have read the Book of the New Sun in hardcopy several times. I have not yet read all of it in the Kindle edition, so I can say I've only seen minor typos. But the work itself has observations equal to some of the greatest works of literature - that we are all torturers is but one of them. Another is how empty life can see looking back on it, as the Chief Librarian observes. Yes, the work can be disturbing - the main character is a torturer, after all. But so is life. The stories draw you in. It can be hard to put down sometimes, and hard to continue, others. Take the time to enjoy, and dwell on the nuggets you find. And certainly, read it more than once. Some parts make far more sense when you know what is to come. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/111350259-the-complete-book-of-the-new-sun-the-shadow-torturer](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/111350259-the-complete-book-of-the-new-sun-the-shadow-torturer) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-30*