The Alloy of Law
Generations after the original trilogy, a frontier lawman returns to the big city and finds Allomancy meets the industrial age.
Where it fits in the Cosmere
Centuries later, Scadrial has industrialised. A lawman and his partner solve crimes with Allomancy in a frontier city.
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Common questions
Can I start the Cosmere with The Alloy of Law?
Not ideally — read The Hero of Ages first. The Alloy of Law is #9 of 19 in our recommended Cosmere order.
What should I read before The Alloy of Law?
Read The Hero of Ages before The Alloy of Law.
Where does The Alloy of Law fit in the Cosmere reading order?
The Alloy of Law is #9 of 19 in our recommended Cosmere reading order (#7 in publication order). The previous stop is The Emperor's Soul. Up next is Shadows of Self.