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The Hero of Ages

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.

Who is the Hero of Ages?

To end the Final Empire and restore freedom, Vin killed the Lord Ruler. But as a result, the Deepness - the lethal form of the ubiquitous mists - is back, along with increasingly heavy ashfalls and ever more powerful earthquakes. Humanity appears to be doomed.

Having escaped death at the climax of The Well of Ascension only by becoming a Mistborn himself, Emperor Elend Venture hopes to find clues left behind by the Lord Ruler that will allow him to save the world. Vin is consumed with guilt at having been tricked into releasing the mystic force known as Ruin from the Well. Ruin wants to end the world, and its near omniscience and ability to warp reality make stopping it seem impossible. She can't even discuss it with Elend, lest Ruin learn their plans!

The conclusion of the Mistborn trilogy fulfills all the promise of the first two books. Revelations abound, connections rooted in early chapters of the series click into place, and surprises, as satisfying as they are stunning, blossom like fireworks to dazzle and delight. It all leads up to a finale unmatched for originality and audacity that will leave listeners shaking their heads in wonder, as if awaking from an amazing dream.

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
©2008 Dragonsteel Entertainment, LLC (P)2008 Macmillan Audio

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Best of the trilogy

I enjoyed the trilogy as a whole, but this was my favorite in the series so far. The story as a whole moved at a great pace, while the story lines were woven together beautifully for a fantastic ending. I’d definitely recommend it.

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Amazing as always~

This book was phenomenal and the choice actor who delivered it did an amazing job. I highly recommend it.

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What a great finish!

This was a perfect ending for the series. All loose ends were tied and the story came perfectly to it's closure. loved it.

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I just love this book!

I learn more and gain more every time I read it. He is the best story teller!

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Mistborn - The Hero of Ages - wonderful

If you read this series twice your life will be better because of it. The cast of characters is astonishing in its depth, charm,and delight. The narrative captivates, the world built in this literature transports. You will find much to dream about.

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I love his books

honestly? I've grown to really like Michael Kramer. he was okay, but got much better with time for me. if the narrator isn't good, I can't get through an audio book.

the first book on the series was... cringe-y. moments where the audience knew exactly what was happening but characters were not aware. Mr. Sanderson fixed that over time in his writing and it has only gotten better.

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Character development

Few authors of fiction develop characters as well as Sanderson. This was a great series!

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Perfecto

I got the the end and just felt a void inside. It was so perfect but i just wanted more. Unfortunatlu ive been told the rest of the books are not as great but I want to put these series of 3 on my top 3 for sure. Looooved it.

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Best of the series

If you didn’t care much for the first book like myself, I’m gonna say it’s worth going thru to get to here.
This is the best one of that series.

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Masterful

This was my first set of Sanderson’s writings to experience. As such, I waited until the very end to review the series, and what an ending it was. I found it satisfying yet thought provoking in many ways.

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