{
  "id": 15980338,
  "title": "Brandon Sanderson Wants to Know Who Really Wrote the Mr. Beast Book",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/brandon-sanderson-wants-to-know-who-really-wrote-the-mr-beast-book",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-22T00:14:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/brandon-sanderson-wants-to-know-who-really-wrote-the-mr-beast-book"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Renowned author Brandon Sanderson has expressed curiosity regarding the true author behind the recently released Mr. Beast book. During an episode of his podcast Intentionally Blank, Sanderson voiced his interest in identifying the ghostwriter, stating that he would prefer them to receive proper credit. However, he understands why such credit may not be given.\n\nSanderson, who recently co-authored the novel Blightfall, explained the difference between his co-authoring process and that of being an editor. He believes that he typically contributes to the outlining process before serving as the editor on a book. Sanderson surmises that if a different name appears on a book, it's likely that he played a role in its creation as the outline's originator and the editor.\n\nWhile Mr. Beast's extensive YouTube presence leaves little doubt that he did not write the book himself, Sanderson questions the extent of James Patterson's involvement. Patterson is listed as an author alongside an uncredited ghostwriter. Sanderson speculates that Patterson may have had a more passive role, suggesting that the true author might be left uncredited.\n\nSanderson has experience in co-authoring stories, having helped complete a book in the The Wheel of Time series for Robert Jordan. He acknowledges the possibility that Patterson could have written the entire book, but leans towards the belief that an uncredited ghostwriter was indeed involved in the process.\n\nThe Most Dangerous Games, the book in question, has been available since September and has garnered conflicting reports about its success. The official description describes it as an \"unputdownable survival thriller\" set in Antarctica, where contestants face various deadly challenges, including sharks, extreme heat, treacherous terrain, and hidden betrayals. The book promises a billion-dollar prize for the last survivor.",
  "summary": "Brandon Sanderson, author of The Cosmere books , has some thoughts on the new Mr. Beast book. More specifically, he is wondering who the true author actually is. During the latest episode of his podcast , Intentionally Blank, he decided to dive into his own perception of The Most Dangerous Games. \"I'm really curious who the ghost writer was,\" said Sanderson. \"I would love for them to be credited,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}