First published 2016
Three centuries after the Mistborn trilogy, the world of Scadrial is modernizing rapidly. But an ancient mystery remains: the mythical Bands of Mourning, said to grant the Lord Ruler's powers to their wearer. When a kandra researcher returns with clues to their location, the daring Waxillium Ladrian is recruited to investigate. His journey south uncovers a shadowy organization with its own sinister designs on the Bands. In a race against time, Wax must confront his own past and the temptation of ultimate power to prevent catastrophic consequences.
Genres: adventure, mystery, fantasy, thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, race-against-time
480 pages · Paperback · Tor Books