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The Band

Ongoing series · 3 books

About this series

Nicholas Eames's fantasy series set in a world where bands of mercenaries are the rock stars of the age, hired to hunt monsters and fight wars. Each book follows a different band: Kings of the Wyld reunites an aging legendary band for one last job, while Bloody Rose follows a younger band touring the monster-ridden world. Outlaw Empire is the third book.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is the correct reading order for The Band series?

    The series is part of the larger Mistborn saga. While it can be read independently, the recommended reading order for the Wax and Wayne arc is The Alloy of Law, followed by Shadows of Self, The Bands of Mourning, and then The Lost Metal.

  • Does The Band series connect to other Brandon Sanderson books?

    Yes, this series is set in the same universe as other Brandon Sanderson works, known as the Cosmere. It takes place on the planet Scadrial, hundreds of years after the original Mistborn trilogy, and features subtle connections to other Cosmere stories.

  • Are there any confirmed future books in The Band series?

    The Lost Metal was intended to be the final book in the Wax and Wayne arc of the Mistborn series, concluding this specific storyline.