The Final Empire
A street thief joins a crew planning the ultimate heist: overthrowing an immortal emperor.
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- 7 books
- 2006–2022
- Ongoing series
Era One is a heist story in a world of ash and mist. Era Two jumps three centuries ahead to a city of railroads, revolvers and lawmen with superpowers.
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How to read the Mistborn books in order
There are 7 books in the Mistborn series by Brandon Sanderson, released between 2006 and 2022. The series isn’t finished yet, and new books will be added here as they come out. The best place to start is The Final Empire (2006).
The series is split into 2 parts: Era One: The original trilogy and Era Two: Wax & Wayne.
Mistborn is split into eras. Read Era One, the original trilogy, first. Era Two jumps about 300 years ahead and follows new characters, and it is much more rewarding after Era One.
Mistborn reading order
- Era One: The original trilogy
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The Well of Ascension
Toppling the empire was the easy part. Now someone has to run it.
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The Hero of Ages
The world is ending, and the answers are hidden in every rule you thought you knew.
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The Alloy of Law
Three hundred years later, a frontier lawman comes home to a city of railroads and revolvers.
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Shadows of Self
A killer is stirring unrest in Elendel, and the trail points somewhere impossible.
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The author is still writing this series. New books will be added here as they’re announced.
Quick answers
What is the first Mistborn book?
The Final Empire (2006) is the best place to start the Mistborn series.
How many Mistborn books are there?
There are 7 books in the Mistborn series so far, and the author is still writing it.
What order should I read the Mistborn books in?
In this order: The Final Empire, The Well of Ascension, The Hero of Ages, The Alloy of Law, Shadows of Self, The Bands of Mourning, The Lost Metal.