In the Shadow of Lightning
In the Shadow of Lightning by Brian McClellan is the first novel in the Glass Immortals series, published by Tor Publishing Group on May 9, 2023. This 576-page epic fantasy explores a world where magic, specifically godglass, is a finite resource that is rapidly depleting. The story follows Demir Grappo, an outcast who has abandoned his former life of privilege. After the brutal murder of his mother, he is compelled to return from exile to reclaim his place in the family and uncover the truth behind her death.
Readers will find a narrative rich in action and adventure, as Demir navigates a landscape filled with powerful guild-families and conspiracies. He must gather allies from his past, including friends and rivals, to confront the looming threat to the Empire. The book delves into themes of power, betrayal, and the struggle for survival in a world on the brink of chaos. With its intricate worldbuilding and complex characters, this edition offers a compelling entry into McClellan’s imaginative universe.
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From Brian McClellan, author of The Powder Mage trilogy, comes the first novel in the Glass Immortals series, In the Shadow of Lightning, an epic fantasy where magic is a finite resource—and it’s running out.
“Excellent worldbuilding and a truly epic narrative combine into Brian’s finest work to date. Heartily recommended to anyone who wants a new favorite fantasy series to read.”—Brandon Sanderson
Demir Grappo is an outcast—he fled a life of wealth and power, abandoning his responsibilities as a general, a governor, and a son. Now he will live out his days as a grifter, rootless, and alone. But when his mother is brutally murdered, Demir must return from exile to claim his seat at the head of the family and uncover the truth that got her killed: the very power that keeps civilization turning, godglass, is running out.
Now, Demir must find allies, old friends and rivals alike, confront the powerful guild-families who are only interested in making the most of the scraps left at the table and uncover the invisible hand that threatens the Empire. A war is coming, a war unlike any other. And Demir and his ragtag group of outcasts are the only thing that stands in the way of the end of life as the world knows it.
“Powerful rival families, murderous conspiracies, epic battles, larger-than-life characters, and magic.”—Fonda Lee, author of The Green Bone Saga
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