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The Alloy of Law

By: Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by: Michael Kramer
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From number one New York Times best-selling author Brandon Sanderson, the Mistborn series is a heist story of political intrigue and magical martial-arts action.

Three hundred years after the events of the Mistborn trilogy, Scadrial is now on the verge of modernity, with railroads to supplement the canals, electric lighting in the streets and the homes of the wealthy, and the first steel-framed skyscrapers racing for the clouds. Kelsier, Vin, Elend, Sazed, Spook, and the rest are now part of history - or religion.

Yet even as science and technology are reaching new heights, the old magics of Allomancy and Feruchemy continue to play a role in this reborn world. Out in the frontier lands known as the Roughs, they are crucial tools for the brave men and women attempting to establish order and justice. One such is Waxillium Ladrian, a rare Twinborn, who can Push on metals with his Allomancy and use Feruchemy to become lighter or heavier at will.

After 20 years in the Roughs, Wax has been forced by family tragedy to return to the metropolis of Elendel. Now he must reluctantly put away his guns and assume the duties and dignity incumbent upon the head of a noble house. Or so he thinks, until he learns the hard way that the mansions and elegant tree-lined streets of the city can be even more dangerous than the dusty plains of the Roughs.

Other Tor books by Brandon Sanderson:

  • The Cosmere
  • The Stormlight Archive
  • The Way of Kings
  • Words of Radiance
  • Edgedancer (Novella)
  • Oathbringer

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
  • 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
Also listen to the Mistborn trilogy.
©2011 Dragonsteel Entertainment, LLC (P)2011 Macmillan Audio
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optimistic for the future of this planet

decent start to a series. love the twinborn concept. decided to start this since the lost metal is coming out

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A wonderful surprise!

I was skeptical about a new series in the Mistborn world, and how it would be as epic and exciting as the first without treading too much old ground, but enough for a valid connection. This first installment was everything I had hoped for and more!

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At it again...

Brando the Mando Sando is at it again with another amazing tale. Give this a try if you want a magical western with a sprinkle of mystery.

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A big page turner for sure

I really didn't think I wanted to go to the 2 era after the 1st was so good.. I'm glad I did after reading this one I bought the next 3 books. was extremely good and loved the new characters in this. Wayne was great in many ways he reminds me of "The Lopen" and the story line was even better. I loved the way it had parts in it of the 1st Era. The ending was a kick in the pants. can hardly wait until I read the next book. gotta read it Sanderson fans..

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Fast and fun

Sanderson delivers fun in this update into the world of Scadrial. Exciting new protagonists. Looming new villains. Well done. And Michael Kramer reading is just fantastic as always.

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Story line

I love this series and this introduction to story is the best he's written

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Excellent!

Brilliantly tied to the origina Mistorborn series, this story produces more characters that are easy to watch develop in their own new world as remade by “Harmony”. Michael Kramer is brilliant with narration, as always. Fully recommend!

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Like a summer blockbuster: fast, campy, and fun

It’s not the best story, and some of the characters can come across as a big animated, but it is a fun story that wastes no time to keep the action going.

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Do it

The narrator as always delivers a solid performance. Sanderson just keeps getting better with his already great writing. It’s a short book to a start of a series, so I would recommend trying it out and deciding if you want to go the rest of the way

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