Mistborn Books in Order

In the city of Luthadel, Elend Venture struggles to maintain control as three armies surround the city, each intent on conquest. Vin, a powerful Mistborn, defends Elend from assassins while grappling with the mysterious mist spirit that haunts her. Sazed discovers a hidden inscription in a Steel Ministry compound that hints at the Well of Ascension's true location. As tensions rise, Vin fights off archers attacking Luthadel and learns about the betrayal within their ranks. Meanwhile, Straff Venture, Elend's father, battles his own demons as he confronts a treacherous servant and attempts to rally his forces. The looming threat of war and internal strife challenges their efforts to stabilize the empire.

Elend Venture arrives in a town where the mists linger ominously, threatening the crops and lives of the inhabitants. He organizes a surprise attack against an approaching koloss army, directing his troops to prepare for battle. Meanwhile, Vin seeks to control the koloss and confronts an Inquisitor leading the enemy forces. Sazed struggles with his faith and attempts to negotiate peace in Urteau, but violence erupts as Quellion's forces execute noble families. Spook, feeling guilt over past failures, embarks on a mission to gather intelligence but finds himself embroiled in a brutal conflict with Quellion's men. As chaos unfolds, Elend's leadership is tested amidst the growing threat of Ruin's influence over the land.

In the bustling city of Elendel, lawman Waxillium Ladrian investigates a series of kidnappings and robberies perpetrated by a gang known as the Vanishers. During a wedding party, the Vanishers attack, taking Steris and Marasi hostage while Wax and his partner Wayne engage in a fierce battle to rescue them. Wax uses his Allomantic abilities to fight off the attackers, but their leader, Miles, escapes amidst the chaos. Afterward, Wax and Wayne plan to track down the Vanishers' hideout, hoping to uncover their operations. They gather information from a gunsmith named Ranette and prepare for a confrontation with the gang during an upcoming train robbery. As they set their plan into motion, they face numerous obstacles, including an assassination attempt and unexpected betrayals within their own ranks.

In the bustling city of Elendel, Waxillium Ladrian investigates a series of murders linked to a rogue kandra named Paalm. As he chases leads, Wax encounters a cab driver who reveals he saw Paalm mid-transformation, indicating her dangerous capabilities. Meanwhile, Marasi and Wayne protect the governor from escalating mob violence incited by Paalm's machinations. During a confrontation, Wax discovers that Paalm has taken on the appearance of his deceased wife, Lessie, which complicates his pursuit. He ultimately shoots her with a specially crafted bullet, allowing Harmony to regain control over her, but she chooses to end her life instead, leaving Wax devastated by the revelation of her true identity.

In the bustling city of Elendel, Waxillium Ladrian receives a mysterious coin from a beggar, prompting him to investigate its origins. He and his companions, Marasi and Wayne, face an ambush by the Set while searching for Wax's sister and the legendary Bands of Mourning, rumored to grant immense power. During their journey, they encounter various obstacles, including a train attack by bandits and a deadly confrontation with Telsin, who reveals herself as a traitor. As they navigate through traps in an ancient temple, they discover that the Bands are not where they expected. Wax is gravely injured in a fight with his uncle Edwarn, leading to a desperate escape attempt. Meanwhile, Marasi uncovers the true location of the Bands and harnesses their power to aid her friends.

Kelsier, after being killed by the Lord Ruler, encounters Preservation in the Cognitive Realm and refuses to pass on. He races to the Well of Ascension within the Lord Ruler's palace, where he becomes trapped and discovers Ruin lurking beneath. Kelsier learns of Ruin's intent to destroy the world and devises a plan to prevent his escape. He meets Khriss and Nazh, who inform him about the Ire, a group plotting to steal Preservation's power. Kelsier infiltrates their fortress, deceives them into believing they are in danger from Ruin, and steals a device intended for their scheme. He then returns to assist Vin but faces challenges as Ruin manipulates events around them.

In the city of Elendel, Waxillium Ladrian, now a senator, investigates the shadowy organization known as the Set, which has been implicated in a series of kidnappings. Detective Marasi Colms and her partner Wayne discover a cache of weapons destined for the Outer City of Bilming, indicating the Set's growing influence. As tensions rise between Elendel and the Outer Cities, Wax uncovers a new type of explosive that poses a significant threat. Meanwhile, they face opposition from corrupt senators who are entangled with the Set's plans. The immortal kandra serving Harmony warns Wax that an invasion by the god Trell is imminent, complicating their efforts to thwart the Set's machinations. Time is running out as Wax must decide whether to embrace his role as Harmony's Sword once again to protect Scadrial from impending doom.