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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, Shadows of Self continues the thrilling Mistborn series, blending political intrigue with magical, martial-arts action.

Three hundred years after the events of the original Mistborn trilogy, the world of Scadrial stands on the brink of modernity. Railroads crisscross the land, electric lights illuminate the streets and homes of the affluent, and steel-framed skyscrapers soar towards the sky. The ancient powers of Allomancy and Feruchemy remain integral to this society, now bustling with progress and optimism, yet still fragile.

Waxillium Ladrian, a Twinborn who can Push metals with Allomancy and alter his weight with Feruchemy, is drawn back to the bustling metropolis of Elendel by family obligations. He leaves behind the lawless Roughs to assume his place as head of a noble house, only to find his crime-fighting skills as necessary in the city as they were in the frontier.

Elendel, teetering on the edge of modernity, now faces its first major test as terrorism and assassination strike, threatening to incite labor strife and religious conflict. Wax, along with his eccentric sidekick Wayne and the brilliant Marasi, who is now officially part of the constabulary, must navigate a labyrinth of conspiracy to prevent civil unrest from derailing Scadrial’s progress.

In Shadows of Self, Sanderson deftly combines elements of political thriller and fantasy epic, delivering a gripping narrative that explores the challenges of a society in transition. Wax’s journey through the treacherous streets of Elendel, filled with intrigue, danger, and the ever-present threat of chaos, offers a riveting continuation of the Mistborn saga that will captivate both new readers and longtime fans.

• Language: English
• Author: Brandon Sanderson
• Series: The Mistborn Saga #5
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 384
• ISBN: 9780575105836
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