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The Lost Metal
The fourth and last Wax and Wayne Mistborn novel, closing out the second era of the series. A shadowy enemy and a deepening crisis in the city set the lawman, his partner and their friends against a threat with global consequences.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 2022
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 507
- Format
- Book 4 of 4 in The Mistborn Saga : Wax & Wayne
Read this if you've been following the Wax and Wayne books and want a high-stakes finale with the humour intact.
Skip this if you haven't read the earlier Mistborn books, since the finale depends on them.
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Quick answers about The Lost Metal
- What is The Lost Metal about?
- The fourth and last Wax and Wayne Mistborn novel, closing out the second era of the series. A shadowy enemy and a deepening crisis in the city set the lawman, his partner and their friends against a threat with global consequences.
- Who should read The Lost Metal?
- Read it if you've been following the Wax and Wayne books and want a high-stakes finale with the humour intact. Skip it if you haven't read the earlier Mistborn books, since the finale depends on them.
- How long and how fast is The Lost Metal?
- It is a fast-paced, long read of about 507 pages, first published in 2022.
- Does The Lost Metal have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Violence, Death, War.
- Can I borrow The Lost Metal for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Lost Metal; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after The Lost Metal?
- Readers who liked it often move on to Mistborn: The Final Empire, The Way of Kings, Sabriel.
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The Way of Kings Same author's larger epic, for a longer and more intricate shared-universe adventure.
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Sabriel A shorter, atmospheric fantasy with a distinct magic system and a heroine who faces something old.
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