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. For a thousand years the ash fell and no flowers bloomed. For a thousand years the Skaa slaved in misery and lived in fear.

For a thousand years the Lord Ruler, the "Sliver of Infinity," reigned with absolute power and ultimate terror, divinely invincible. Then, when hope was so long lost that not even its memory remained, a terribly scarred, heart-broken half-Skaa rediscovered it in the depths of the Lord Ruler's most hellish prison. Kelsier "snapped" and found in himself the powers of a Mistborn.

A brilliant thief and natural leader, he turned his talents to the ultimate caper, with the Lord Ruler himself as the mark. Kelsier recruited the underworld's elite, the smartest and most trustworthy allomancers, each of whom shares one of his many powers, and all of whom relish a high-stakes challenge. Only then does he reveal his ultimate dream, not just the greatest heist in history, but the downfall of the divine despot.

But even with the best criminal crew ever assembled, Kel's plan looks more like the ultimate long shot, until luck brings a ragged girl named Vin into his life. Like him, she's a half-Skaa orphan, but she's lived a much harsher life. Vin has learned to expect betrayal from everyone she meets, and gotten it.

She will have to learn to trust, if Kel is to help her master powers of which she never dreamed. This saga dares to ask a simple question: What if the hero of prophecy fails? 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

In a world cloaked in perpetual ash and darkness, the opulent Final Empire stands as a testament to the iron rule of the immortal Lord Ruler. Society is rigidly divided, with the downtrodden Skaa suffering beneath the heel of oppressive nobility, yet hope flickers like a candle in the winds of rebellion. Enter a world of intrigue and magic, where rebellion is brewing and fate hinges on the actions of an unlikely crew of gifted misfits.

Here, the downtrodden dare to dream of change, led by a street urchin with an unimaginable yet untapped power.

Magic system called Allomancy involves ingesting metals to wield extraordinary powers. The story explores themes of trust sacrifice and the complexities of good versus evil. Compelling characters drive a heist-led plot that constantly twists and turns.

In the grim and ash-covered world of The Final Empire darkness reigns under the Lord Ruler an immortal despotic figure whose unyielding control has smothered hope for centuries. Within his vast empire the Skaa a relentlessly oppressed underclass serve begrudgingly beneath the weight of tyranny. But even in this bleak world sparks of defiance stir among those with nothing left to lose.

One such spark is ignited by Kelsier a once-defeated survivor of the lord's hellish prisons. Reborn with newfound purpose and powers Kelsier devises a daring plan to topple the Lord Ruler's regime. By recruiting an improbable team of Allomancers he endeavors to unite their talents for a singular bold heist: stealing the very substance that grants the Lord Ruler his invincibility.

Amidst this conspiracy Vin a streetwise orphan emerges as a pivotal player. Developing her latent Allomantic abilities she becomes both student and catalyst to Kelsier's rebellion. At first driven by self-preservation Vin gradually learns the power of trust and camaraderie unraveling secrets that transcend the boundaries of history and magic.

As plans unfold and loyalties are tested the line between hero and villain blurs pushing the characters to question the very nature of power and the possibility of redemption. With pulses of adrenaline and emotion the tale surges toward an explosive climax that reshapes their world and their destinies.

The Final Empire introduces readers to a remarkably unique magic system that blends the mundane with the mystical crafting intricate yet accessible layers of fantasy through a dynamic use of Allomancy Sanderson's world-building excels painting a vividly engaging tapestry of desolation and intrigue where societal structures and historical depth enrich the narrative stakes and fuel the characters' motivations The complex characterization breathes life into a tale that balances personal growth with epic ventures offering readers both the intimate and grand scales of adventure that keep pages turning briskly.