"The Final Empire" by Brandon Sanderson is the first book in the epic Mistborn trilogy, which challenges readers' expectations and tells a gripping story about the fall of evil in a richly crafted world. A thousand years ago, evil took control of the land and has ruled with an iron fist ever since. The sky is darkened by clouds of ash that rain down incessantly from the constantly erupting volcanoes. A dark lord controls the aristocratic families while ordinary people are trapped in a life of servitude. However, rumors of a rebellion are now circulating, led by an unreliable criminal and a young girl who must master the art of Allomancy – the magic hidden within all metals. This story has established itself as a word-of-mouth success in the USA and has made the New York Times bestseller list this year. The time is ripe for its success in Europe.