In the Shadow of Lightning

Glass Immortals, Book 1

By: Brian McClellan

Narrated by: Damian Lynch

Length: 24 hrs and 53 mins

Publisher's 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)

©2022 Brian McClellan (P)2022 Macmillan Audio

one of the best books I've read this year

one of the best books I've read in a very long time, I'd say that the scope of it was as well thought out as the way of kinda and I can see why Brandon Sanderson liked it (his review was the reason I got this book)
If you like epic fantasy you will not be dissapointed 🙌🙌🙌

A good start

A great start to a new series and a new world, excited to see where it goes.

Brilliant, as allways with McClellan.

Very good narrator. A bit shorter pausing between sentences is prefered. Story never gets boring.

So good. So incredibly good

Loved powder mage. Loved in the shadow of lightning. I can’t wait to see where this series takes us

Eagerly awaiting sequels

I was pleasantly surprised by this book. The characters really pop off of the page, which I did expect from the author having read the Powder Mage books but the magic system in this book is fascinating. I really look forward to seeing where this goes.

Super dope

This was super dope. Pumped for the next book. Can’t come soon enough. Don’t know what people mean when they say it starts slow. I enjoyed it throughout.

Draws You In

Great storyline, interesting characters—keeps you interested. It was hard to hit pause on this one. Can’t wait for the next one!

Layers on layers on layers...

There is much more going on here than you're initially aware of, and its all well written.
I enjoyed this book in so many different ways. A lot more to it than just magic and action, the world-building, the characters and their interplay is all really strong. The reveal at the end is impressive, and it adds a whole new dimension to the story.
Can't wait for the next book. I highly recommend giving this one a try.

Outstanding!

What a story! Baby is my new favorite character of any book! So many great characters and a plot line to stir the most jaded of fantasy readers!

Wondrous new world

McClellan has reached new heights in this universe. Even better than the powder mage world. And the performance is top notch.