The Hero of Ages

Mistborn, Book 3

By: Brandon Sanderson

Narrated by: Michael Kramer

Length: 27 hrs and 25 mins

Publisher's summary

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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has its highs and lows, but all good stories do.

title says it all. its a great end to a well planned series. read it

All no hints hidden

He gave us everything we needed to salve the mystery yet most have no idea of the twists that await them.

Amazing novel & series

The second book in the series had some pacing issues, but the 3rd novel was amazing from the first firlew chapters. Highly recommended.

End of the trilogy

I personally enjoyed it very much. As is usual for me in large stories, it took me a while to sense that the ball was rolling, or rather, this being a Brian Sanderson book, several balls rolling, but once they were, I didn't want to stop. Plus the narrator brings individuality to each character, making the whole journey an enjoyable experience.

wow

this was the perfect ending to this series. truly. Thank you for bringing these characters into my life and thank you for bringing their ends to them all in the only way possible.

Awesome conclusion of the trilogy!!

This was an awesome and surprising conclusion to the trilogy. definitely worth your time and energy!

Not where I thought this was going!

This series has the nail biting suspense you should expect from the cosmere. In fact 2/3 of the way through this novel I was certain I had been duped into seeing with awful clarity an experience so dark I would be forced to discard the series to preserve my poor battered sanity. I persevered if only for the wonderful performance of Michael Kramer and the deep intricate mental illustration I always appreciate from Brandon Sanderson. I strongly recommend you do the same. This is an excellent book with a wonderful ending despite the fact that the initial experience, up to this point in the series, was painful. 5 stars

Amazing ending

Wow! I couldn’t have hoped for a more beautiful ending to this series! I loved it.

Wasn’t sure at first...

I had started reading the Wheel of Time series in paperback preaudible (way too long ago) and had become bored by book 5. Although I remember really liking the first 4, and despite owning at least 9 of them, I had never picked it up again. But I found myself wanting a new book series to hold me over until a sequel to a great book came out, and many peoples reviews lead me to the Mistborn series. Knowing that Sanderson had taken over the WoT series was a little off putting since the books on the shelf had mocked my inability to continue the series for years. However, every single review I read for various other books referenced this series, gushing over its brilliance. And the sheer number of 4 & 5 star reviews finally convinced me to get over my prejudice and try book one.
It started slowly I thought (although I may just have been stubbornly resistant), but I soon found myself making excuses to continue listening. I listened in the shower, in the car, at work, in meetings, in the middle of the night when I got up to pee... I couldn’t ‘put it down’. After book 1, I ravenously consumed books 2 and 3, and now realize it has only been a week since I started and I find myself again in search of a new book.
I absolutely loved this series. The details in the story invoked great imagery and I could feel the mists and ash. The story line kept me guessing, and pleasantly surprised me several times. I even found myself talking out loud at times trying to tell various characters information to help them. I am amazed at Sanderson’s ability to weave such a complex and intricate story with so many moving parts. And then to have the conclusion be so wonderfully poetic and, looking back, so fitting and sensible... amazing!
I laughed, I was frustrated, I cried...
I will be reading it again! And again! And again!

Best series I've ever read.

hands down one of the best series I've ever read. Brandon Sanderson has created a world full of wonder. I had a hard time putting this one down.