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Shadows of Self: A Mistborn Novel

by Brandon Sanderson Publisher: TOR BOOKS

Magic, politics, and a conspiracy in Scadrial

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    Brandon Sanderson: #1 New York Times bestselling author

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Magic, politics, and a conspiracy in Scadrial

In this Mistborn novel, former frontier lawman Waxillium Ladrian and his partner Wayne bring their experience from the Roughs into a society balancing technological change, democratic ideals, corruption, and competing religious movements. With Marasi’s help, they investigate a wave of terrorism designed to inflame social divisions. The setting’s twinborn magic—combining Allomancy and Feruchemy—sits alongside civic upheaval, giving the investigation both fantastical and political stakes. The book is part of the Wax and Wayne series and continues its portrait of a changing Scadrial.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers who enjoy epic fantasy that combines magic with political intrigue.
  • Those interested in investigations involving terrorism and social conflict.
  • Readers following the Mistborn: The Wax and Wayne series.

Themes

Magic and technologyPolitical corruption and democracyReligion and cultural changeTerrorism and social division

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Book overview

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

Waxillium Ladrian was a lawman in Scadrial's ungoverned frontier region, known as the Roughs, where he worked with his eccentric but effective buddy, Wayne. They are "twinborn," meaning they are able to use both Allomantic and Feruchemical magic. In their world, technology and magic mix, 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 strife. Wax and Wayne, assisted by the brilliant Marasi, must unravel the conspiracy before it stops 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
Dawnshard
(Novella)
Rhythm of War

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
The Lost Metal


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

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