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Shadows of Self

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.

Three hundred years after the events of the Mistborn trilogy, Scadrial is now on the verge of modernity, with railroads to supplement the canals, electric lighting in the streets and the homes of the wealthy, and the first steel-framed skyscrapers racing for the clouds.

When family obligations forced Waxillium Ladrian to forsake the frontier lands and return to the metropolis of his birth to take his place as head of a noble House, he little imagined that the crime-fighting skills acquired during 20 years in the dusty plains would be just as applicable in the big city. He soon learned that there, too, just being a talented Twinborn - one who can use both Allomancy and Feruchemy, the dominant magical modes on Scadrial - would not suffice.

This bustling, optimistic, but still shaky society will now face its first test by terrorism and assassination, crimes intended to stir up labor strife and religious conflict. Wax, his eccentric sidekick, Wayne, and brilliant, beautiful young Marasi, now officially part of the constabulary, must unravel the conspiracy before civil strife can stop Scadrial’s progress in its tracks.

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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Outstanding Mistborn sequel

I'm going to re-read the Mistborn Trilogy. Now that I've read and enjoyed Shadows of Self, I realize it has been too long since I fully appreciated the world of allomancy, hemolurgy, and ferrochemy, the foundation saga of this fantastic sequel.

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Great series

I listened to the series twice to catch the things I missed the first time. I honestly think the second time through the series was even better. I did wait a few months before restarting but if you have the time it is worth listening again. You get more of the small details missed over time.

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Excellent 2nd book in this series

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good twists

Who was your favorite character and why?

Was of course, this book really helps with his depth.

What does Michael Kramer bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I really love his voices. He is awesome.

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just great

very well-thought-out story love the twist in the end was not expecting the way this ended
the best friend of the main character is awesome. he adds a solid balance to the book.

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great author! great story!

these books are a great story in the same universe as the mistborn trilogy, if you liked them and wanted more youll love this! read alloy of law first though!

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love this world and its characters

engaging story, impossible to put down, very well done characters. well worth the read/listen.
Leaves you wanting more.

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Brandon never lets you down.

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Great continuation of the story.

Great follow up to the story. love the performance and I can not wait to know what happens.

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Phenomenal Writer, Heart Wrenching Story

I continue to enjoy Brandon Sanderson's work, the story is always enjoyable and the narrator does an impressive job at bringing the text alive.

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Great book that continues a fantastic series.

Brandon Sanderson can do no wrong. Any of his books will captivate your imagination. I only wish these books were longer so I could stay enthralled in the mystical world of allomancy.

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