The Lost Metal: A Mistborn Novel

In the Mistborn world of Scadrial, Brandon Sanderson's THE LOST METAL concludes the second era, which began with THE ALLOY OF LAW. Frontier lawman Waxillium Ladrian has been hunting the Set, a shadowy organization that kidnaps people with Allomancy power. When Detective Marasi Colms and her partner find stockpiled weapons bound for Bilming, Wax realizes the Set must already have a new type of explosive. An immortal kandra reveals that Bilming has fallen under the influence of another god, Trell, worshipped by the Set. Wax must choose to become the hero Scadrial needs or the planet will come to ruin.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 528 pages
Publication date: 12 October 2023
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Return to the captivating world of Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn series, as the second era unfolds with the thrilling conclusion of "The Lost Metal."

For years, frontier lawman-turned-big-city senator Waxillium Ladrian has relentlessly pursued the enigmatic Set, an organization that kidnaps individuals with Allomancy abilities in their bloodlines. Tragically, his late uncle and sister were among their prominent leaders. When Detective Marasi Colms and her partner, Wayne, uncover a stockpile of weapons bound for the Outer City of Bilming, a new lead emerges.

The conflict between the capital, Elendel, and the Outer Cities, fueled by the Set's influence, intensifies, extending even to the Elendel Senate, where Wax and his wife, Steris, have been diligently exposing corruption. Bilming becomes further entangled in this web of intrigue.

As Wax delves deeper into his investigation, he uncovers a new and devastating type of explosive that holds the potential for unparalleled destruction. He realizes that the Set must already possess this weapon, prompting an immortal kandra serving Scadrial's god, Harmony, to reveal that Bilming has fallen under the sway of another god: Trell, revered by the Set.

However, the Cosmere, a vast interconnected universe, plays a significant role in this unfolding saga. Marasi, a skilled detective, is recruited by offworlders with peculiar abilities who claim to be on a mission to protect Scadrial, even at the cost of immense sacrifice.

Wax faces a pivotal decision as he grapples with his rocky relationship with God. He must once again embrace his destiny as the Sword that Harmony has groomed him to be. If no one steps forward to become the hero Scadrial desperately needs, the planet and its millions of inhabitants face a sudden and catastrophic ruin.

"The Lost Metal" is a testament to Brandon Sanderson's exceptional storytelling and his ability to create intricate and captivating worlds. It is a must-read for fans of the Mistborn series and anyone seeking an epic adventure filled with suspense, action, and profound revelations.

Weight: 366g
Dimension: 132 x 203 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781473215283