Shadows of Self (Mistborn Series #5)

Shadows of Self (Mistborn Series #5)

by Brandon Sanderson

Narrated by Michael Kramer

Unabridged — 12 hours, 37 minutes

Shadows of Self (Mistborn Series #5)

Shadows of Self (Mistborn Series #5)

by Brandon Sanderson

Narrated by Michael Kramer

Unabridged — 12 hours, 37 minutes

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Overview

The New York Times best-selling author returns to the world of Mistborn with his first audio-book in the series since The Alloy of Law.

With The Alloy of Law, Brandon Sanderson surprised listeners with a New York Times best-selling spinoff of his Mistborn audio-books, set after the action of the trilogy, in a period corresponding to late 19th-century America. The trilogy's heroes are now figures of myth and legend, even objects of religious veneration. They are succeeded by wonderful new characters, chief among them Waxillium Ladrian, known as Wax, hereditary lord of House Ladrian but also, until recently, a lawman in the ungoverned frontier region known as the Roughs. There he worked with his eccentric but effective buddy, Wayne. They are "twinborn," meaning they are able to use both Allomantic and Feruchemical magic.

Shadows of Self shows Mistborn's society evolving as technology and magic mix, the economy grows, democracy contends with corruption, and religion becomes a growing cultural force, with four faiths competing for converts. This bustling, optimistic, but still shaky society now faces its first instance of terrorism, crimes intended to stir up labor strife and religious conflict. Wax and Wayne, assisted by the lovely, brilliant Marasi, must unravel the conspiracy before civil strife stops Scadrial's progress in its tracks. Shadows of Self will give fans of The Alloy of Law everything they've been hoping for and, this being a Brandon Sanderson audio-book, more — much more.

A Macmillan Audio production.


Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly

08/31/2015
Sanderson (The Alloy of Law) brings back crime fighter Waxillium Ladrian for the excellent fifth Mistborn industrial revolution fantasy, which opens a new subseries. Nearly two decades have passed since Wax worked as a lawman for hire in the Roughs, the dusty territory far removed from his home city of Elendel. Now he assists the constabulary of Elendel, and his latest case looks to be a bad one. An unknown assassin has killed several people at an auction, both nobles and criminals—including Winsting Innate, the governor’s brother. The governor himself is the next likely target, but Wax learns from Harmony, his deity, that the assassin is not human at all but a Faceless Immortal. With the assistance of the lovable but dodgy sidekick Wayne and lawyer-turned-constable Marasi Colms, Wax hopes to cobble together enough power and talent to save the day. Sanderson’s fantasy world partakes equally of steampunk, early industry, and the Wild West, and he cleverly incorporates the metal-shaping magic of feruchemists and allomancers. Fantasy fans will savor this exciting escapade. Agent: Joshua Bilmes, JABberwocky Literary Agency. (Oct.)

From the Publisher

The action never lets up, and the characters never lose their endearing humanity.... A fast-paced fantasy adventure set in a fascinating world and populated with lovable, memorable characters.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Fast, smart dialog and an abundance of exciting action keep the pages turning.” —Library Journal, starred review

“Sanderson’s fantasy world partakes equally of steampunk, early industry, and the Wild West, and he cleverly incorporates the metal-shaping magic of feruchemists and allomancers. Fantasy fans will savor this exciting escapade.” —Publishers Weekly

Library Journal

★ 09/15/2015
Picking up after 2011's Alloy of Law, this book has Waxillium Ladrian now ensconced in the capital city of Elendel, although he hasn't completely left his Wild West days in the Roughs behind. Someone seems to be stirring Elendel's working classes into a state of unrest, and Wax, his partner Wayne, and constable Marasi need to put a lid on the potential riots, protect the governor, and deal with whoever is pulling all the strings. An immense amount of backstory is hinted at from both the original "Mistborn" trilogy and the previous volume of this time-jumped new series, but Sanderson does a great job of bringing new readers up to speed. Fast, smart dialog and an abundance of exciting action keep the pages turning. VERDICT Although there are too many descriptions of Wax's metal-wielding powers, the magic system that Sanderson has developed shows why this is one of his great strengths in the fantasy field. Picking out a favorite character might be hard—honorable but haunted Wax has merits, as does the lovely Marasi, struggling to succeed in the Elendel Constabulary—but Wayne remains one of the most charmingly irrepressible thieves in fantasy.—MM

APRIL 2016 - AudioFile

Michael Kramer returns to narrate this newest installment in the Mistborn saga. Picking up from ALLOY OF LAW, Kramer continues the easy, bantering style of the characters in a setting reminiscent of the wild, wild West. Kramer finds plenty of ways to make his listeners smile and look forward to what happens next. The motley cast of characters gives Kramer a wealth of opportunity to draw out the story’s humor—at times, sardonic, at other times, verging on hilarity. Kramer maintains a strong pace, with plenty of moments for witty repartee in the midst of intense confrontations between the hero, a “lawman for hire,” and a variety of good old-fashioned villains. J.E.M. © AudioFile 2016, Portland, Maine

Kirkus Reviews

2015-08-16
A fantasy thriller about a supernatural assassin and a city on the brink of collapse. Waxillium Ladrian, nobleman and former bounty hunter, has a very proper fiancee and a very above-board position as a kind of consultant to the city's constabulary that allows him to continue his pursuit of justice while living his mostly very civilized life. But even with all his experience, and with the help of his friend and partner from the uncivilized Roughs, Wayne, and his fiancee's beautiful sister, Marasi, who's now a bona fide constable, he may not be ready for the next challenge facing the city of Elendel. There's a killer stalking the streets, a killer who can move too fast to be seen—and with the city already teetering on the edge of unrest, a single spark could set this civilization ablaze. Like Sanderson's last book, The Alloy of Law (2011), a spinoff of his Mistborn series, this follow-up wrestles with questions of law and justice in a world that, like our own 19th century, is experiencing rapid change. In this volume, the questions get bigger as our heroes struggle to figure out their places in the system of divine justice. This book deals far more than its predecessor with its world's complicated mythology, but the action never lets up, and the characters never lose their endearing humanity. A fast-paced fantasy adventure set in a fascinating world and populated with lovable, memorable characters.

Product Details

BN ID: 2940169455670
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Publication date: 10/06/2015
Series: Mistborn Series
Edition description: Unabridged
Sales rank: 302,510
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