Description
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.
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 lives 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 behind her death — and the fact that 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. 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.
Endorsements
"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
"Powerful rival families, murderous conspiracies, epic battles, larger-than-life characters, and magic." — Fonda Lee
"Engaging, fast-paced and epic." — James Islington
"Clever, fun, and by turns beautifully bloody, In the Shadow of Lightning hits like a bolt through a stained glass window." — Megan E. O'Keefe