alloy of law

"Alloy of Law" is a standalone novel in Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn universe, but it's a bit of a genre mash-up—think fantasy meets detective noir, with a sprinkle of steampunk. Set roughly 300 years after the original Mistborn trilogy, it introduces new magic systems like Allomancy and Feruchemy in a more modern, industrial-era setting.

Key specs: Published in 2011, it runs about 350 pages and is the first in the "Wax and Wayne" series. It’s perfect if you fancy your fantasy with a side of six-shooters and gumshoe antics. For Australian prices, new copies hover around $25–$35 AUD, while used editions can be found on Tradingpost and PuppyList for under $15.

Consult official publisher info or your local bookstore for the latest editions and availability.