Brandon Winn Sanderson is an American author known for high fantasy, science fiction, and young adult fiction. His most prominent works include the Mistborn series and The Stormlight Archive, both set within the Cosmere, a shared fictional universe that connects many of his stories. Beyond the Cosmere, Sanderson has written several young adult and juvenile series, including The Reckoners, the Skyward series, and the Alcatraz series. He has also ventured into graphic novels, creating White Sand and Dark One. Sanderson is widely recognized for his work completing Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, a major high fantasy epic. His contributions to finishing this beloved series have made him a significant figure in contemporary fantasy literature.