
Despite Wax's and Steris' efforts, conflict escalates.

However, relations between the north and south remain tense, as do those between Elendel and its neighbouring cities in the Basin. Since the discovery of the Southern Scadrials during the quest for the Bands of Mourning, diplomatic relations have been established with its most prominent nation, the Malwish Consortium. Wax, aided by his wife Steris (with whom he has two young children, Maxillium and Tindwyl), has become a prominent figure in Elendel politics, known as the 'Lawman Senator of the Roughs'. Six years following The Bands of Mourning, Waxillium Ladrian has retired from his lawman career, and Wayne has become a full constable in Elendel law enforcement, serving under Marasi who has been promoted to detective. It is preceded by The Bands of Mourning in 2016 and is to be followed by a new trilogy, written after release of fifth Stormlight Archive book.

It is the fourth and final book in the Wax and Wayne series and seventh in the Mistborn series.

Mistborn: The Lost Metal is an urban fantasy novel written by American author Brandon Sanderson. Print ( hardcover and paperback), audiobook, e-book
