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In the Shadow of Lightning
- Glass Immortals, Book 1
- Narrated by: Damian Lynch
- Length: 24 hrs and 53 mins
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Summary
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)
"Engaging, fast-paced and epic." (James Islington, author of In The Shadow of What Was Lost)
"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, author of Chaos Vector)
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- Chetan Ubhayasekera
- 22-06-22
Excellent!
Another promising start to epic fantasy series, with compelling characters and fantastical elements that are unique to Brian McClellan.
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- Andy Barnes
- 07-01-24
Mixed Feelings
The prologue had my immediate interest and my thoughts were that I was going to really enjoy this book, it then started to lose my attention I was not listening to it attentively. Not the narrator’s fault whose performance was fine it just felt predictable and I thought that the magic system copied a lot from Sanderson’s Mistborn series.
The last half grabbed my attention again, I started relating to the characters and the story.
In the end I decided that I enjoyed it and I will continue with the series. Give it a go.
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- Goddess Zara
- 16-12-23
Excellent world building and magic system
Good narration and multiple interesting characters, excited to see the series continue on in the future
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- David Connor
- 11-04-23
Fantastic Start to a Series
Excellent pacing that introduces new elements everytime you think you know what's going to happen. Well read, well wrote, will read more!
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- Neil Brayley
- 21-01-23
Absolutely hooked
Can't wait for the next installment, Brian Mcllelans world's always captivate and awe me! Truly excellent
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- William
- 12-01-23
another world napoleonic world with magic
if you read the powder mage series you will like this. bit formula driven. like the last powder mage trilogy there is an investigator, a big giant fighter and the magic user. with the surounding cast. set in a late 1700s ish world with magic and mayhem. written well, performed well. but really does feel like a new paint scheme on an already existing concept from the same writer.
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- Dan Williams
- 24-11-22
just as good as Powder mage
loved every minute of this one.Already a big fan of McClellans work and knew I would miss the cast of the Powder mage books and wasn't sure how I'd feel about the new series. I should never have doubted, as from the first chapter I was hooked and immersed in this world full of intrigue, backstabbing and excitement. Loved the new characters, Baby and Demir in particular and cannot wait for the next instalment.
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- Iain Johnstone
- 26-10-22
Glass be damned This is great
I am disappointed. Disappointed that I'm going to have to wait for the next book. McClellan has taken everything he has learned from his past books and built a truly amazing world and engaging characters.
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- Delboy
- 17-10-22
Great audiobook
Engaging story, with good pace. Narrator very good and managed several variations of character without everdoing it. Overall would recommend.
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- Sheila
- 29-09-22
Great story
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The story has idiosyncrasies in abundance but this works with rather than against the various plots. It is full of incidence and has a great cast of characters. I am really looking forward to the next instalment.
I have read all of his Powder Mage books and am a big fan. No disappointment from me with his new venture, fingers crossed we don't have to wait to long to delve back in this intriguing new world.
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