
Titles in This Set
The Alloy of Law
Shadows of Self
The Bands of Mourning
The Lost Metal
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781399614931
Publisher: Orion
Overview
Enter the second era of Brandon Sanderson's beloved Mistborn saga with this complete four-book paperback boxed set. Following frontier lawman Waxillium "Wax" Ladrian and his wisecracking partner Wayne, the Wax & Wayne quartet unfolds three hundred years after the original Mistborn trilogy in the industrializing city of Elendel. Blending Western-style grit, detective intrigue, and the metallic magic of Allomancy and Feruchemy, these novels deliver escalating mysteries, sharp banter, and sweeping revelations. Packaged in a uniform, collectible paperback edition, this set is an ideal entry point for new readers and a must-have for devoted fans building their fantasy shelf.
About the Books
Brandon Sanderson's Wax & Wayne quartet reinvents the Mistborn world for a new generation of readers, trading the original trilogy's revolution-era intrigue for a rapidly industrializing metropolis. The Alloy of Law introduces Waxillium "Wax" Ladrian, a former lawman turned reluctant nobleman who is pulled back into crime-fighting alongside his fast-talking, shape-shifting partner Wayne. Their chemistry powers the series, mixing dry humor with genuine danger as Allomancy and Feruchemy collide with steam-age technology, guns, and railways. Shadows of Self widens the scope, dragging Wax and Wayne into a web of political conspiracy and personal history that forces them to confront painful truths about identity and legacy. The Bands of Mourning ratchets up the stakes further, sending the pair chasing legendary artifacts and buried secrets that connect directly back to the mysteries of the original Mistborn era, deepening the wider mythology. The Lost Metal brings the quartet to a thunderous close, forcing Wax to reckon with old enemies and the full weight of his choices as Elendel's fate hangs in the balance. Throughout, Sanderson balances tightly plotted heists with genuine emotional stakes, exploring duty, faith, and redemption without ever losing his trademark wit. Fans of intricately engineered magic systems and buddy-cop banter will find this quartet endlessly rewarding from start to finish. The uniform paperback packaging also makes it easy to read the full story in its intended order.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
The Alloy of Law — Wax and Wayne clash with Elendel's underworld.
Shadows of Self — old secrets threaten to unravel the city.
The Bands of Mourning — the pair hunt artifacts from Mistborn's deeper lore.
The Lost Metal — the quartet reaches its far-reaching conclusion.
About the Author
Brandon Sanderson is an American fantasy and science fiction author best known for the Mistborn series, the Stormlight Archive, and for completing Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time saga. Renowned for his intricately engineered magic systems and meticulous worldbuilding, Sanderson is one of the genre's most prolific and celebrated voices, with his novels regularly topping bestseller lists worldwide. He teaches creative writing at Brigham Young University and is widely admired for his close engagement with fans through detailed world-building notes and annotations shared across his sprawling, interconnected Cosmere universe. He has amassed a devoted global readership.
Why You'll Love This Set
This quartet delivers the perfect blend of magic, mystery, and humor for fans craving more Mistborn after the original trilogy ended. With a matching paperback set that looks great on any shelf, it's a natural pick for birthdays, the holiday season, or a fantasy lover's summer reading list this year.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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