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Cosmere series in order

Brandon Sanderson · 3 series · 12 books listed so far · Adult

Series order: A to Z by name. Each series keeps its own order.

Last checked: October 20, 2026, against isbndb.com

Mistborn (Era One) 3 books listed so far

Last checked: September 24, 2026, against brandonsanderson.com

  1. 1 The Final Empire book cover by Brandon Sanderson

    The Final Empire

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  2. 2 The Well of Ascension book cover by Brandon Sanderson
  3. 3 The Hero of Ages book cover by Brandon Sanderson

Mistborn Era Two (Wax & Wayne) 4 books listed so far

Last checked: September 24, 2026, against brandonsanderson.com

  1. The Alloy of Law book cover by Brandon Sanderson
  2. Shadows of Self book cover by Brandon Sanderson
  3. The Bands of Mourning book cover by Brandon Sanderson
  4. The Lost Metal book cover by Brandon Sanderson

The Stormlight Archive 5 books listed so far

Last checked: September 25, 2026, against us.macmillan.com

  1. 1 The Way of Kings book cover by Brandon Sanderson
  2. 2 Words of Radiance book cover by Brandon Sanderson
  3. 3 Oathbringer book cover by Brandon Sanderson
  4. 4 Rhythm of War book cover by Brandon Sanderson
  5. 5 Wind and Truth book cover by Brandon Sanderson

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