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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 resourceand 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 outcasthe 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 ma

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      Publisher: St Martin's Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 18/07/2022
      ISBN13: 9781250755698, 978-1250755698
      ISBN10: 1250755697
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      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 resourceand 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 outcasthe 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 ma

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