The Lost Metal Summary
The Lost Metal is the fourth and final book in the Mistborn: Era 2 series by renowned fantasy author Brandon Sanderson. Released in 2022, it continues the story of Waxillium Ladrian, a frontier lawman turned senator, as he fights against the shadowy organization known as the Set.
Narrated by the talented Michael Kramer, The Lost Metal takes us on a journey through the world of Scadrial, where Allomancers possess magical abilities and gods walk among mortals. Wax has spent years hunting the Set, a group that kidnaps Allomancers with bloodlines of power. Along with his late uncle and sister, Wax has fought to take down this organization, and now, with the help of Detective Marasi Colms and her partner Wayne, he has a new lead.
When Marasi and Wayne discover a stockpile of weapons headed for the Outer City of Bilming, Wax realizes that the Set's tendrils have reached the Elendel Senate, where corruption is rampant. And Bilming is even more entangled in their web. As Wax discovers a new type of explosive, he realizes that the Set must already have it and decides to seek help from an immortal kandra, who reveals that Bilming has fallen under the influence of another god, Trell, worshipped by the Set.
As the conflict between Elendel and the Outer Cities intensifies, Marasi is recruited by off-worlders with strange abilities who claim their goal is to protect Scadrial at any cost. Wax must decide whether to set aside his rocky relationship with God and once again become the Sword that Harmony has groomed him to be. If no one steps forward to be the hero Scadrial needs, the planet and its millions of people will come to a sudden and calamitous ruin.
The Lost Metal is a thrilling conclusion to the Mistborn: Era 2 series. Sanderson's world-building is intricate and detailed, and his characters are complex and well-developed. Wax's internal struggle between his duty as a senator and his desire to protect the people he cares about is particularly compelling. The addition of new characters, such as the off-worlders and the kandra, adds another layer of intrigue to an already complex story.
Michael Kramer's narration is as outstanding as ever. His ability to give each character a unique voice and personality makes the audiobook an immersive experience. The pacing and tone of his performance complement the story's tension and action, creating a thrilling listening experience.
In conclusion, The Lost Metal is a fantastic audiobook that delivers an epic conclusion to the Mistborn: Era 2 series. With Sanderson's masterful storytelling and Kramer's excellent narration, this audiobook is a must-listen for any fan of the Mistborn series or epic fantasy in general.
