Shadows of Self - (Mistborn) by Brandon Sanderson

About the Book

The #1 New York Times bestselling author returns to the world of Mistborn with his first novel in the series since The Alloy of Law.

Book Synopsis

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, the Mistborn series is a heist story of political intrigue and magical, martial-arts action.

Three hundred years after the events of the Mistborn trilogy, Scadrial is now on the verge of modernity, with railroads to supplement the canals, electric lighting in the streets and the homes of the wealthy, and the first steel-framed skyscrapers racing for the clouds.

When family obligations forced Waxillium Ladrian to forsake the frontier lands and return to the metropolis of his birth to take his place as head of a noble House, he little imagined that the crime-fighting skills acquired during twenty years in the dusty plains would be just as applicable in the big city. He soon learned that there too, just being a talented Twinborn -- one who can use both Allomancy and Feruchemy, the dominant magical modes on Scadrial -- would not suffice.

This bustling, optimistic, but still shaky society will now face its first test by terrorism and assassination, crimes intended to stir up labor strife and religious conflict. Wax, his eccentric sidekick Wayne, and brilliant, beautiful young Marasi, now officially part of the constabulary, must unravel the conspiracy before civil strife can stop Scadrial's progress in its tracks.

Other Tor books by Brandon Sanderson

The Cosmere

The Stormlight Archive
The Way of Kings
Words of Radiance
Edgedancer (Novella)
Oathbringer

The Mistborn trilogy
Mistborn: The Final Empire
The Well of Ascension
The Hero of Ages

Mistborn: The Wax and Wayne series
Alloy of Law
Shadows of Self
Bands of Mourning

Collection
Arcanum Unbounded

Other Cosmere novels
Elantris
Warbreaker

The Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians series
Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians
The Scrivener's Bones
The Knights of Crystallia
The Shattered Lens
The Dark Talent

The Rithmatist series
The Rithmatist

Other books by Brandon Sanderson

The Reckoners
Steelheart
Firefight
Calamity

Review Quotes

Praise for Brandon Sanderson and the Mistborn Saga

Over 10 million Mistborn books sold!

"One of the genre's most beloved authors."--TIME

"Sanderson raises the genre stakes... A fan favorite."--The New York Times

"[Sanderson] is not a brilliant writer of epic fantasy, he's simply a brilliant writer. Period."--Patrick Rothfuss, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"The genre's most popular writer... easily one of the most successful and prolific fantasy writers of the century so far."--Esquire

"Epic in every sense."--The Guardian

"If you're a fan of fantasy and haven't read the Mistborn trilogy yet, you have no excuses."--Forbes

"A breathtaking saga that promises twists every step of the way... succeeds in celebrating what makes fantasy magical while simultaneously delivering a fresh adventure that's endlessly entertaining."--Paste Magazine, "The 50 Best Fantasy Books of the 21st Century (So Far)" on Mistborn

"Delivers more excitement, adventure, and magic in a newly industrialized world that is as richly realized as any of Sanderson's creations."--BuzzFeed on Shadows of Self

"A fresh view of how a world can grow, building new dimensions into the best of the old. Sanderson continues to show that he is one of the best authors in the genre."--Library Journal (starred review) on The Alloy of Law

"A fast-paced novel that's part Wild West, part Indiana Jones, and wholly entertaining, combining high emotional stakes with a deep, good-natured sense of humor."--Kirkus Reviews on The Bands of Mourning

About the Author

Brandon Sanderson grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska. He lives in Utah with his wife and children and teaches creative writing at Brigham Young University. His bestsellers have sold 32 million copies worldwide and include the Mistborn saga; the Stormlight Archive novels; and other novels, including The Rithmatist, Steelheart, and Skyward. He won a Hugo Award for The Emperor's Soul, a novella set in the world of his acclaimed first novel, Elantris. Additionally, he completed Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time(R). Visit his website for behind-the-scenes information on all his books.