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The Bands of Mourning
The third Wax and Wayne Mistborn novel. When rumours surface that a legendary relic from the series' ancient past has been found, the lawman and his companions race to track it down before dangerous groups do.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 2016
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 455
- Format
- Book 3 of 4 in The Mistborn Saga : Wax & Wayne
Read this if you're following the Wax and Wayne books and want a fast, clever treasure hunt with a heist feel.
Skip this if you haven't read the earlier Mistborn books, since this follows directly from them.
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Quick answers about The Bands of Mourning
- What is The Bands of Mourning about?
- The third Wax and Wayne Mistborn novel. When rumours surface that a legendary relic from the series' ancient past has been found, the lawman and his companions race to track it down before dangerous groups do.
- Who should read The Bands of Mourning?
- Read it if you're following the Wax and Wayne books and want a fast, clever treasure hunt with a heist feel. Skip it if you haven't read the earlier Mistborn books, since this follows directly from them.
- How long and how fast is The Bands of Mourning?
- It is a fast-paced, medium read of about 455 pages, first published in 2016.
- Does The Bands of Mourning have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Violence, Death.
- Can I borrow The Bands of Mourning for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Bands of Mourning; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after The Bands of Mourning?
- Readers who liked it often move on to The Lies of Locke Lamora, The Hobbit, Foundryside.
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