Shadows of Self

In Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn series, set three hundred years after the original trilogy, Scadrial is on the brink of modernity, complete with railroads, electric lighting, and towering skyscrapers. Waxillium Ladrian returns to his city to fulfill family obligations, only to find that his skills as a crime-fighter from the frontier are now vital in the face of new threats like terrorism and assassination. Alongside his quirky ally Wayne and the capable Marasi, Wax must navigate a web of intrigue to prevent civil unrest and ensure the progress of their society.