Shadows of Self
The Wax and Wayne story continues as a series of killings threatens to set the city of Elendel alight.
Where it fits in the Cosmere
Centuries later, Scadrial has industrialised. A lawman and his partner solve crimes with Allomancy in a frontier city.
to other Cosmere books — mark it read on the map to reveal them, spoiler-free.
Read first: The Alloy of Law
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Common questions
Can I start the Cosmere with Shadows of Self?
Not ideally — read The Alloy of Law first. Shadows of Self is #10 of 19 in our recommended Cosmere order.
What should I read before Shadows of Self?
Read The Alloy of Law before Shadows of Self.
Where does Shadows of Self fit in the Cosmere reading order?
Shadows of Self is #10 of 19 in our recommended Cosmere reading order (#10 in publication order). The previous stop is The Alloy of Law. Up next is The Bands of Mourning.