Synopsis

In Brent Weeks' electrifying sequel, "Shadow's Edge," Kylar Stern, once the Night Angel, has abandoned the path of the assassin. Following the Godking's brutal coup, his master is dead and his closest friend, Logan Gyre (heir to Cenaria's throne), is presumed lost. Kylar seeks a new life in a new city with a new family, striving for peace. However, his tentative normalcy shatters with the chilling revelation that Logan might still be alive, trapped and in dire peril. Kylar is thrust into an impossible dilemma: forsake his violent past and protect the fragile future he's built, or embrace the lethal skills he's honed, risking everything he holds dear to save his friend and, potentially, his homeland. This intense tale plunges Kylar back into a world of magic, political intrigue, and brutal vengeance, forcing him to confront the assassin within.

Critical Reception

"Critics and readers alike laud Weeks' "Shadow's Edge" for its relentless pacing, intricate plot twists, and vividly rendered characters, solidifying his stature among contemporary epic fantasy authors."

Metadata

ISBN:9780748112579
Pages:392
Age Rating:16+

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