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The Final Empire, the first book in The Mistborn Sage series, showcases Brandon Sanderson’s masterful storytelling. He flips the fantasy genre on its head by asking: What if the prophesied hero failed to defeat the Dark Lord? The journey that follows is a saga of surprises, hope, and the enduring spirit of rebellion. Fantasy will never be the same again.

What if the whole world were a dead, blasted wasteland?

For a thousand years, the ash has fallen, and no flowers have bloomed. The Skaa, enslaved in misery and fear, serve under the iron-fisted rule of the Lord Ruler, the « Sliver of Infinity. » He reigns with absolute power and divine terror, seemingly invincible. Hope has been lost for so long that not even its memory remains.

Enter Kelsier, a heartbroken half-Skaa who discovers his powers as a Mistborn while imprisoned in the Lord Ruler’s most hellish dungeon. A natural leader and brilliant thief, Kelsier hatches a daring plan: to pull off the greatest heist in history with the Lord Ruler as the ultimate mark. To achieve this, he recruits the elite of the underworld—smart, trustworthy allomancers, each with unique abilities, all eager for a high-stakes challenge.

Kelsier’s audacious dream goes beyond mere theft; he aims for the downfall of the divine despot himself. But even with the best crew ever assembled, the odds seem insurmountable until a ragged girl named Vin enters the scene. Like Kelsier, she is a half-Skaa orphan, hardened by betrayal and hardship. She must learn to trust Kelsier and master her hidden powers if they are to succeed.

• Language: English
• Author: Brandon Sanderson
• Series: The Mistborn Saga #1
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 672
• ISBN: 9780575089914
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