Shadow's Edge
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| Products | Books |
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Shadow's Edge is a fantasy work authored by Brent Weeks, serving as the second book in the Night Angel saga, released by Orbit in November 2008.
Plot introduction
The story unfolds in the imaginary realm of Midcyru and centers on Kylar, known as the Night Angel and once an apprentice to the famed wetboy Durzo Blint, as he embarks on a quest for vengeance following a coup that devastates his homeland.
Plot summary
After the Godking’s brutal takeover results in the deaths of his mentor and closest friend Logan Gyre—the rightful heir to Cenaria’s throne—Kylar Stern abandons his assassin lifestyle. With much of the aristocracy eliminated, he relocates to a new city, adopting a different career and forming new alliances. However, when Kylar discovers that Logan may have survived and is concealed somewhere, he confronts a pivotal dilemma: whether to relinquish his deadly past to safeguard his loved ones or to wield his assassin abilities once more to rescue both his friend and nation.
Cenaria falls under the dominion of Godking Garoth Ursuul, who manipulates its fate while numerous nobles, led by the self-declared Queen Terah Graesin, flee the city in the face of Khalidoran invasion. Pursuing a tranquil existence with Elene in Caernarvon, Kylar strives to leave behind his shadowy former life. Nevertheless, darkness looms as former comrades return with one last assignment, and Kylar uncovers profound revelations about Durzo and himself. Caught between light and darkness, he must determine which course will shape his future.