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The Hero of Ages

Mistborn, Book 3

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The Hero of Ages

Written by: Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by: Michael Kramer
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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.

Who is the Hero of Ages?

To end the Final Empire and restore freedom, Vin killed the Lord Ruler. But as a result, the Deepness - the lethal form of the ubiquitous mists - is back, along with increasingly heavy ashfalls and ever more powerful earthquakes. Humanity appears to be doomed.

Having escaped death at the climax of The Well of Ascension only by becoming a Mistborn himself, Emperor Elend Venture hopes to find clues left behind by the Lord Ruler that will allow him to save the world. Vin is consumed with guilt at having been tricked into releasing the mystic force known as Ruin from the Well. Ruin wants to end the world, and its near omniscience and ability to warp reality make stopping it seem impossible. She can't even discuss it with Elend, lest Ruin learn their plans!

The conclusion of the Mistborn trilogy fulfills all the promise of the first two books. Revelations abound, connections rooted in early chapters of the series click into place, and surprises, as satisfying as they are stunning, blossom like fireworks to dazzle and delight. It all leads up to a finale unmatched for originality and audacity that will leave listeners shaking their heads in wonder, as if awaking from an amazing dream.

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
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Fantastic twist ending

Great ending; really didnt feel rushed and was appropriate for the story. Unexpected, but very appropriate, which is actually probably the best case scenario. Overall a really good trilogy.

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What a finale to the trilogy!

I really enjoyed all 3 books, what a journey and a great ending! I'll be relishing a re-listen!

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Very good book and conclusion to the series

Very good book and conclusion to the series

However, I do feel the first book is the best.

The performer/narrator is excellent.

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Beautiful Ending

Great book with lots of action and emotion! Another very thoughtful entry from Brandon Sanderson!

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A great ending

A great ending to the whole series
A bit Deus ex machina, but it was very well done and I really liked how the characters were developed. It had a lot of complete and answer and did a good job of managing it all!
4/5 from me overall :)

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Captivating and re-readable

This series is phenomenal. I’ve been through it twice now and I’m even more amazed by Brandon Sanderson’s storytelling. He’s outstanding.

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A Riveting and a Master story teller

I was blown away at the storyline. I could not predict the outcome. Great voices that matched the characters. Superb

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Lived up to the hype

This book and series so far have been as good, or better, than what others had told me. definitely worth a read/listen.

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Words cannot do justice for how good this is.

Absolutely loved the conclusion to this series. I first heard of Brandon Sanderson as a Wheel of Time fan. My first foray into his own works was the Stormlight Archive. Read everything through to it's current status and have loved it. But this..... For as short as it is, this is amazing. I haven't missed out on sleep like this since I was first reading WOT in high school.

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Great setting and story with a satisfying ending.

Great setting and story with a satisfying ending. Nothing else for me to say, really.

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