Shadow's Edge
Kylar Stern has rejected the assassin's life. In the wake of the Godking's violent coup, both his master and his closest friend are dead. His friend was Logan Gyre, heir to Cenaria’s throne, but few of the ruling class survive to mourn his loss. So Kylar is starting over: new city, new companions, and new profession.
But when he learns that Logan might be alive, trapped and in hiding, Kylar faces an impossible choice: he could give up the way of shadows forever, and find peace with his young family. Or he could succumb to his flair for destruction, the years of training, to save his friend and his country – and lose all he holds precious.
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Brent Weeks
Brent Weeks, a name synonymous with thrilling epic fantasy, crafts worlds filled with intricate magic, complex characters, and unexpected twists that have captivated readers around the globe. From the release of his debut novel, The Way of Shadows, Weeks has carved out a distinctive niche in the genre, earning a reputation for his fast-paced, emotionally charged storytelling and a willingness to tackle the gray areas of morality and power.
Weeks’s journey into the world of writing was far from straightforward. Born in 1977 in Montana, USA, he didn’t immediately set out to be an author. His early career began with a degree in English and a string of jobs that didn’t quite ignite his passion for writing. But it was during a quiet stretch of time, a mix of frustration and inspiration, that Weeks found his voice. It was then that he began working on the Night Angel Trilogy, which would go on to be his first major success. The trilogy—brimming with assassins, betrayal, and political intrigue—became a breakout hit, introducing readers to a dark and morally ambiguous world where the lines between good and evil often blurred.
Night Angel
In a city ruled by shadows, where betrayal lurks in every alley and power is held by those who manipulate the dark, the Night Angel series immerses readers in a brutal world of assassins, espionage, and moral complexity. This gritty, fast-paced fantasy trilogy follows the journey of Azoth, a young orphan who is trained in the deadly arts of assassination by the enigmatic and feared Durzo Blint. But Azoth's path is not just one of bloodshed—it's a fight for his own soul as he grapples with loyalty, revenge, and his emerging sense of self.
Night Angel consists of four primary books, and includes one additional book that complement the series but is not considered mandatory reads and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
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In the first book, Brent Weeks laid down the complex web of the characters. Now, in the sequal, he puts them to use. Each story over lapping one another in a spell-binding maze that never seems to end. This is a fabulous bridge from the first book to the third. I wait in agonizing pain for the next book. And I do not regret it.