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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
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I could live a 100 lifetimes and not be able to cook up a story like this. Every word from the start til the end is carefully placed. Easily 5 stars.

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First audiobook series, these books are so much better than other forms of content. Awesome.

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Great Third installment

One of the only books I’ve listened to where all of the different story lines are equally compelling. Can’t believe the Condra is becoming my favorite character in the series.

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Favorite Book

One of the best books I've ever read. An absolute must read for anyone who likes fantasy or the supernatural.

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brilliant

i just can't even. im weaping tears of joy. what a story, what a fantastic story.

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A True Epic

I loved this book! the narrator's performance truly made this book a pleasure to read. The author kept surprising me right up until the very end. There is a lot of methodical planning that you wish would hurry up at points, but the book overall presents an exciting end to the series. I would highly recommend this book.

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great finale

I couldn't have asked for a more epic end to this adventure. huge fan of the series,would recommend.

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Highly recommended.

Amazing twist and turns that kept me yearning for more all the way to the very end. Very enjoyable.

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Only Sanderson can make you gasp out loud.

Great story! Excellent narrator! It's a great trilogy overall. I don't understand how Sanderson could be so good at evoking such emotion.

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heart warming

I loved this book. these books have more than fantasy. they contain real completion of religion among many other ideas.

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