Fantasy
In the Shadow of Lightning
2022·576 pages
An epic fantasy where Demir Grappo, an outcast, returns to uncover a deadly conspiracy as magic runs out.
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An epic fantasy where Demir Grappo, an outcast, returns to uncover a deadly conspiracy as magic runs out.
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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 resource—and it’s running out. 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 runnin...
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Sexual content
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Minor romantic elements; no explicit content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Frequent and graphic battle scenes; some bloody and intense violence.
Profanity
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Moderate use of strong language throughout the story.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of alcohol use; not a central theme.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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Central theme of finite magic (godglass) driving the plot.
Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Strong focus on political intrigue and rival family power struggles.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Some depiction of cruelty and systemic suffering in power dynamics.
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