The Final Empire

The Final Empire

Brandon Sanderson · 2006 · Mistborn #1

Overview

A thousand years of ash and iron rule have turned the world into a wasteland under the immortal Lord Ruler. A small crew of thieves and runaways believes the prophesied hero failed and decides to rob the tyrant of everything—his treasury, his army, and the trust of the nobility. Their secret weapon is a frightened street urchin who has just discovered she can burn metals in her stomach to fuel uncanny powers. The plan is impossible, the stakes are absolute, and the empire never forgives.

Who it's for

• Fantasy readers looking for inventive magic systems
• Heist-story fans who enjoy elaborate cons
• Older teens and adults comfortable with dark settings

Key features

• English-language edition
• Book one of the Mistborn trilogy
• Softcover, 672 pages
• ISBN 9780765350381
• Published by Tor Books