In the Shadow of Lightning

Demir Grappo, an outcast, returns from exile to claim his seat at the head of the family and uncover the truth behind his mother's murder. He must find allies and confront the powerful guild-families who threaten the Empire. A war is coming, and Demir and his group of outcasts are the only thing standing in the way of the end of life as we know it.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 576 pages
Publication date: 19 June 2023
Publisher: St Martin's Press

Demir Grappo, once a prominent figure in a wealthy and powerful family, has renounced his former life and now exists as a grifter, a rootless wanderer. However, his world is turned upside down when his mother is brutally murdered, forcing him to return from exile and reclaim his seat as the head of the family. As he delves into the investigation, Demir discovers a shocking truth: the very power that sustains civilization, godglass, is running out.

In his quest to uncover the truth and save the Empire, Demir must forge alliances with old friends and rivals, confront the powerful guild-families who are only interested in exploiting the remaining resources, and expose the unseen hand that threatens the entire empire. As a war looms on the horizon, Demir and his ragtag group of outcasts become the last line of defense against the impending destruction.

With determination and courage, Demir must navigate the treacherous political landscape, confront formidable enemies, and uncover the secrets that lie behind the godglass shortage. The fate of the Empire rests on his shoulders, and he knows that he must act fast before it is too late.

Weight: 618g
Dimension: 156 x 235 x 41 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781250755711