Mistborn Books in Order
Brandon Sanderson's epic-fantasy saga set on the ash-strewn world of Scadrial, where certain people fuel magic by "burning" ingested metals. It spans an original trilogy of rebellion against an immortal tyrant and a later Wax-and-Wayne era of frontier-industrial intrigue centuries afterward.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
-
Buy on Amazon2006 · Brandon Sanderson
In a bleak world of ash and mist where an immortal tyrant has reigned for a thousand years, a street thief named Vin discovers she wields Allomancy,…
Read more → -
Buy on Amazon2007 · Brandon Sanderson
With the old empire shattered, those who sparked the rebellion must now hold a fragile new government together as rival armies converge on the…
Read more → -
Buy on Amazon2008 · Brandon Sanderson
As ash falls thicker and the world edges toward collapse, the heroes race to decode clues left by past generations and confront a malevolent force…
Read more → -
Buy on Amazon2011 · Brandon Sanderson
Generations after the events of the original trilogy, the world has advanced into an age of railroads, electric lights, and revolvers, with Allomancy…
Read more → -
Buy on Amazon2015 · Brandon Sanderson
Wax and his irreverent partner Wayne hunt a killer stalking the streets of Elendel, uncovering a plot that reaches into politics, religion, and the…
Read more → -
Buy on Amazon2022 · Brandon Sanderson
When a sinister conspiracy threatens to plunge the city of Elendel and the wider world into war, Wax and Wayne pursue an enemy whose ambitions…
Read more →
Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Mistborn books in?
Publication order — Brandon Sanderson (the author) and widely recommended by readers Start with “The Final Empire.”
How many books are in the Mistborn series?
We list 6 books by Brandon Sanderson , published between 2006–2022.
Where can I buy the Mistborn books?
Each title above links to Amazon. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.
Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.