The series is set in a dark fantasy world where magic and politics play a key role. The main character, Vin, becomes part of a rebellion against a tyrannical ruler. The story is filled with surprises, twists, and deep themes about power and freedom. It is an epic saga of hope and determination.
Experiencing an epiphany within the most daunting prison of the monstrous Lord Ruler, half-Skaa Kelsier finds himself taking on the powers of a Mistborn, and teams up with ragged orphan Vin in a desperate plot to save their world
They did the impossible, deposing the godlike being whose brutal rule had lasted a thousand years. Now Vin, the street urchin who has grown into the most powerful Mistborn in the land, and Elend Venture, the idealistic young nobleman who loves her, must build a healthy new society in the ashes of an empire. They have barely begun when three separate armies attack. As the siege tightens, an ancient legend seems to offer a glimmer of hope. But even if it really exists, no one knows where to find the Well of Ascension or what manner of power it bestows. It may just be that killing the Lord Ruler was the easy part. Surviving the aftermath of his fall is going to be the real challenge.
Mistborn book three
Tricked into releasing the evil spirit Ruin while attempting to close the Well of Ascension, new emperor Elend Venture and his wife, the assassin Vin, are now hard-pressed to save the world. This adventure brings the Mistborn epic fantasy trilogy to a dramatic and surprising climax as Sanderson's saga offers complex characters and a compelling plot, asking hard questions about loyalty, faith and responsibility.
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, this installment of the Mistborn series unfolds as a heist story filled with political intrigue and magical martial-arts action. Set three hundred years after the original trilogy, Scadrial is on the brink of modernity, featuring railroads, electric lighting, and steel-framed skyscrapers. The legendary figures of Kelsier, Vin, Elend, Sazed, and Spook have become part of history and religion. Despite advancements in science and technology, the ancient magics of Allomancy and Feruchemy remain vital, especially in the frontier lands known as the Roughs, where they help establish order and justice. Waxillium Ladrian, a unique Twinborn with the ability to Push on metals and manipulate his weight, returns to the city of Elendel after a family tragedy. Reluctantly stepping into his role as the head of a noble house, he soon discovers that the dangers of the city can rival those of the Roughs. As he navigates this new world, Wax must confront unexpected challenges that threaten both his life and the stability of his family’s legacy.
""Shadows of Self" shows Mistborn's society evolving as technology and magic mix, the economy grows, democracy contends with corruption, and religion becomes a growing cultural force, with four faiths competing for converts. This bustling, optimistic, but still shaky society now faces its first instance of terrorism, crimes intended to stir up labor strife and religious conflict"--
When a researcher returns to Elendel with images of a mythical Lord Ruler artifact, believed to grant wearers his power, Waxillium Ladrian conducts an investigation in the southern city of New Seran, where he makes unsettling discoveries about the true goals of The Set
The seventh novel in the bestselling Mistborn series from a master of modern fantasy. Wax Ladrian is back!Return to #1 New York Times bestseller Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn world of Scadrial as its second era, which began with The Alloy of Law, comes to its earth-shattering conclusion in The Lost Metal.