In the Shadow of Lightning

In the Shadow of Lightning by Brian McClellan tells the story of Demir Grappo, a man who once walked away from a life of wealth and power, forsaking his roles as a general, a governor, and a son. Now, living as a grifter, Demir is rootless and alone.

However, his life takes a dramatic turn when his mother is brutally murdered. Forced to return from exile to reclaim his position at the helm of his family, Demir is determined to unearth the truth behind her death: the critical source of power that sustains civilisation, known as godglass, is depleting.

Demir must seek out allies, including old friends and rivals, confront the influential guild-families that are eager to exploit the situation, and uncover the unseen force that threatens the Empire. A unique and unprecedented war looms on the horizon. Demir, alongside his ragtag group of outcasts, stands as the last line of defence against the potential end of life as the world knows it.