Shadows of Self

In the bustling, industrialized city of Elendel, 300 years after the epic events of the Mistborn Trilogy, lawman Waxillium Ladrian finds himself pulled from the rugged frontier back into high society, only to be thrust into a deadly investigation. When a high-profile auction turns into a brutal massacre, suspicion falls upon a rogue kandra known as Bleeder—a secretive, shape-shifting entity whose motives are as mysterious as her methods. Alongside his eccentric and loyal partner, Wayne, Wax must navigate the intricate web of Elendel's criminal underworld and political elite. As Bleeder’s targets escalate, threatening the city’s governor and plunging the populace into fear, Wax and Wayne race against time to uncover the conspiracy behind the killings. With his unique blend of Allomancy and Feruchemy, Wax delves into a personal quest that forces him to confront not only a cunning adversary but also the shadows of his own past and the very nature of identity and justice in a world grappling with technological advancement and ancient magic. The fate of Elendel hangs in the balance as the truth behind Bleeder’s actions promises to shake the foundations of their society.