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The Alloy of Law

by Brandon Sanderson

4.1 out of 5, from 2,256 ratings from Hardcover readers

Set centuries after the original Mistborn trilogy, in a city of trains, guns and electric lights, a lawman turned nobleman is pulled back into trouble. A hunt for criminals blends old-West style shootouts with the series' metal-based magic.

Facts last checked 2026-10-16

First published
2011
Pace
Fast
Length
Medium
Pages
325
Format
Book 1 of 4 in The Mistborn Saga : Wax & Wayne
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Read this if you want a quick, banter-heavy fantasy with gunfights, clever magic and a buddy dynamic.

Skip this if you want an epic like the original trilogy, since this is smaller, lighter and more of a caper.

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Content warnings

  • Violence
  • Death

Also reported by Hardcover readers:

  • Gun violence
  • Kidnapping

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What is The Alloy of Law about?
Set centuries after the original Mistborn trilogy, in a city of trains, guns and electric lights, a lawman turned nobleman is pulled back into trouble. A hunt for criminals blends old-West style shootouts with the series' metal-based magic.
Who should read The Alloy of Law?
Read it if you want a quick, banter-heavy fantasy with gunfights, clever magic and a buddy dynamic. Skip it if you want an epic like the original trilogy, since this is smaller, lighter and more of a caper.
How long and how fast is The Alloy of Law?
It is a fast-paced, medium read of about 325 pages, first published in 2011.
Does The Alloy of Law have content warnings?
Content we flag: Violence, Death.
Can I borrow The Alloy of Law for free?
Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Alloy of Law; the borrow button above searches it for you.
What should I read after The Alloy of Law?
Readers who liked it often move on to The Lies of Locke Lamora, Storm Front, Guards! Guards!.

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