Shadows Of Self

When family obligations forced Waxillium Ladrian to forsake the frontier lands and return to the metropolis of his birth... (more)

When family obligations forced Waxillium Ladrian to forsake the frontier lands and return to the metropolis of his birth to take his place as head of a noble house, he little imagined that the skills acquired during twenty years in the dusty plains would be just as applicable in the big city. He soon learned that there, too, just being a talented Twinborn -- one who can use both Allomancy and Feruchemy, the dominant magical modes on Scadrial -- would not suffice. Picking up the action about a year later, "Shadows of Self" shows us much more about how the Mistborn world and society are evolving as technology and magic mix, the economy grows, democracy contends with corruption, and religion increasingly becomes a cultural force with four major faiths competing for believers. This bustling, optimistic, but still-shaky society will now face its first test by terrorism and assassination, crimes intended to stir up labor strife and religious conflict. (less)