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The Hero of Ages

The Mistborn Saga • Book 3

4.83 ABR Score (680.8K ratings)
★ 4.56 Goodreads (606.0K) ★ 4.85 Audible (74.8K)
27h 25m Released 2008 Fantasy

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

Twenty-seven hours that actually earn their ending — Sanderson planted answers in book one that only detonate here.

  • Great if you want: epic fantasy payoff with intricate, years-in-the-making plotting
  • Listening experience: dense and weighty early, then relentlessly propulsive toward the finale
  • Narration: Kramer handles Vin's grief and apocalyptic stakes with quiet authority
  • Skip if: you haven't finished The Well of Ascension first

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About This Audiobook

As the Final Empire crumbles and apocalyptic forces threaten to consume the world, Vin and Elend face their greatest challenge yet. Ancient prophecies speak of a Hero of Ages who will save humanity, but determining who that hero might be becomes increasingly urgent as deadly mists spread across the land and the very foundations of reality begin to shift. With the mysterious entity known as Ruin manipulating events from the shadows, the young Mistborn and her emperor must navigate treacherous political alliances while seeking answers that could prevent total annihilation. Time is running out, and the fate of every living soul hangs in the balance.

Michael Kramer delivers a masterful performance that brings depth and distinction to Sanderson's extensive cast of characters. His measured pacing allows listeners to fully absorb the intricate magic systems and complex plotting that define this epic conclusion. Kramer's ability to shift seamlessly between intimate character moments and sweeping action sequences enhances the emotional weight of each revelation. The audio format particularly suits this densely layered narrative, as his clear narration helps listeners track the multiple storylines and philosophical themes that converge in this ambitious finale.