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Start with The Final Empire and continue through all 8 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with The Final Empire
Book 1 by Brandon Sanderson
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Mistborn reading order
Ends with The Lost Metal
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Book 1:The Final Empire
Brandon Sanderson
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- 2
Book 2:The Well of Ascension
Brandon Sanderson
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- 3
Book 3:The Hero of Ages
Brandon Sanderson
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Book 4:The Alloy of Law
Brandon Sanderson • 2011
Centuries after Mistborn’s first trilogy, Waxillium Ladrian returns to the city to stop kidnappings tied to a shadowy criminal group. Guns, trains, and Allomancy collide in a fast mystery that turns into something muc...
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Book 5:Shadows of Self
Brandon Sanderson • 2015
Waxillium Ladrian hunts a killer who seems able to imitate anyone, threatening the fragile peace of a modernizing city. With Wayne and Marasi at his side, he uncovers a conspiracy that hits both the government and his...
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Book 6:The Bands of Mourning
Brandon Sanderson • 2016
The legendary Bands of Mourning might grant godlike Allomantic power, and every faction wants them. Wax, Wayne, and Marasi race across deserts and airships to find the artifact first, uncovering secrets that reshape w...
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Book 7:Secret History
Brandon Sanderson
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Book 8:The Lost Metal
Brandon Sanderson • 2022
Wax and Wayne return for a final case as a new threat spreads through Elendel and the Basin. Old grudges, new technology, and wider Cosmere stakes collide as the crew races to stop a catastrophe.
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Mistborn FAQ
What is the best order to read the Mistborn series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Final Empire.
How many books are in the Mistborn series?
There are 8 books currently listed in the Mistborn series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Mistborn series?
New readers should start with The Final Empire, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Mistborn series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2011 to 2022.