Praise for Brandon Sanderson and the Mistborn Saga
Over 10 million Mistborn books sold!
“One of the genre’s most beloved authors.”—TIME
“Sanderson raises the genre stakes… A fan favorite.”—The New York Times
“[Sanderson] is not a brilliant writer of epic fantasy, he’s simply a brilliant writer. Period.”—Patrick Rothfuss, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“The genre’s most popular writer… easily one of the most successful and prolific fantasy writers of the century so far.”—Esquire
“Epic in every sense.”—The Guardian
“If you’re a fan of fantasy and haven’t read the Mistborn trilogy yet, you have no excuses.”—Forbes
“A breathtaking saga that promises twists every step of the way… succeeds in celebrating what makes fantasy magical while simultaneously delivering a fresh adventure that’s endlessly entertaining.”—Paste Magazine, “The 50 Best Fantasy Books of the 21st Century (So Far)” on Mistborn
“Delivers more excitement, adventure, and magic in a newly industrialized world that is as richly realized as any of Sanderson’s creations.”—BuzzFeed on Shadows of Self
“A fresh view of how a world can grow, building new dimensions into the best of the old. Sanderson continues to show that he is one of the best authors in the genre.”—Library Journal (starred review) on The Alloy of Law
“A fast-paced novel that’s part Wild West, part Indiana Jones, and wholly entertaining, combining high emotional stakes with a deep, good-natured sense of humor.”—Kirkus Reviews on The Bands of Mourning
2015-12-10
A fantasy adventure about a race to discover, and control, magical artifacts of immense power. Waxillium Ladrian is settling down, or trying to. But first his wedding to the oddly endearing Steris hits a bit of a snag, and then some pesky shape-shifting immortals show up with wild stories of relics known as the Bands of Mourning, rumored to bestow immense magical power on anyone who holds them. Soon enough, he's off to the outlying city of New Seran, chasing down a legend—and his own uncle, who's part of a mysterious organization known as the Set trying to manipulate and control inborn magical abilities and who may be holding Wax's sister captive. This sequel to The Alloy of Law (2011) and Shadows of Self (2015) continues to push back the frontiers of Wax's world and raise questions about what justice is and what it means to be a good person. But it's the characters that are the real strength here: besides the conflicted, striving Wax, there's Wayne, who's more than just the comic relief, Marasi, who's forging her own identity in a changing world, and Steris, who's just not like anyone else. Fans of Wax and his companions will thoroughly enjoy this next installment of their absorbing adventures. A fast-paced novel that's part Wild West, part Indiana Jones, and wholly entertaining, combining high emotional stakes with a deep, good-natured sense of humor.
Narrator Michael Kramer is a knowledgeable guide to Sanderson's Mistborn series, After all, this production marks the sixth book in the series that Kramer has narrated. The versatile Kramer sounds comfortable as he inhabits metal lord Waxillium Ladrian, and his performance shines. Wax and company are chasing down the mythical Bands of Mourning, trying to find them before his villainous Uncle Edwarn does. There's a lot of backstory in this volume, but Kramer handles it so adeptly that even a novice can keep up. An added bonus is an appendix with an explanation of the metal arts and a chart rating various metals. It's something to sate listeners until the next time Sanderson and Kramer join forces. D.E.M. 2017 Audies Finalist © AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine
