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Shadows of Self
The fifth Mistborn novel and the second in the Wax and Wayne era, set in a growing industrial city. A series of killings, and rising political unrest, demand that the lawman and his irreverent partner dig deeper.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 2015
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 376
- Format
- Book 2 of 4 in The Mistborn Saga : Wax & Wayne
Read this if you're following the Wax and Wayne books and want a smart, fast mystery with gunfights.
Skip this if you haven't read the earlier Mistborn books, as this builds on them closely.
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Quick answers about Shadows of Self
- What is Shadows of Self about?
- The fifth Mistborn novel and the second in the Wax and Wayne era, set in a growing industrial city. A series of killings, and rising political unrest, demand that the lawman and his irreverent partner dig deeper.
- Who should read Shadows of Self?
- Read it if you're following the Wax and Wayne books and want a smart, fast mystery with gunfights. Skip it if you haven't read the earlier Mistborn books, as this builds on them closely.
- How long and how fast is Shadows of Self?
- It is a fast-paced, medium read of about 376 pages, first published in 2015.
- Does Shadows of Self have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Violence, Death.
- Can I borrow Shadows of Self for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Shadows of Self; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Shadows of Self?
- Readers who liked it often move on to Storm Front, The Tainted Cup, The Lies of Locke Lamora.
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