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"The Lost Metal" is a 2022 high fantasy novel by Brandon Sanderson, concluding the second era of the Mistborn series, specifically the Wax and Wayne tetralogy. Set in a world that has advanced to an industrialized society, it follows the lawman Waxillium Ladrian as he investigates a conspiracy involving the return of the god-metal atium. The novel serves to resolve plot threads from the previous books while expanding the connections between Scadrial and the wider Cosmere shared universe. It appeals to readers who enjoy detailed magic systems combined with detective fiction elements.
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The Lost Metal ranks #73 of 171 in the High Fantasy ranking, behind Warbreaker, ahead of The Warrior-Prophet.
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Do I need to read the original Mistborn trilogy before starting The Lost Metal?
Yes, you should read the original Mistborn era 1 trilogy and the first three books of the Wax and Wayne series to understand the events of The Lost Metal. Published in 2022 by Brandon Sanderson, it is the fourth and final book in the second era of the Mistborn saga.
What happens to Wayne at the end of The Lost Metal?
Wayne sacrifices himself to detonate a bomb that stops the autonomous robot army from destroying Elendel. His death allows his companions to survive and helps secure peace between the northern basin and the Southerners.
Who is the main antagonist in The Lost Metal?
Waxillium Ladrian and his team investigate the Set, a shadowy organization led by his own uncle, Edwarn Ladrian. They uncover that the Set is being manipulated by Trell, a mysterious external entity whose followers use a distinct red-colored metal known as trellium.
Does The Lost Metal resolve the mystery of the red mist and Trell?
While the characters discover that Trell is connected to another Shard from the wider Cosmere, the novel leaves many specifics about the entity unresolved. The ending directly sets up the next era of Mistborn, which will take place in a futuristic, early-spaceflight society.
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