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The Way Of Shadows

The legendary, epic tale of magic, violence and revenge
Series: Night Angel
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In The Way Of Shadows by Brent Weeks, the story follows Azoth, a street urchin who desires to escape his grim life. He becomes an apprentice to Durzo Blint, the city's most notorious assassin. Through Azoth's transformation into Kylar Stern, a professional killer, the novel explores themes of survival, identity, and moral complexity within a dark and dangerous world.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to dark and immersive tales set in a rich fantasy world. It offers a gripping journey of transformation and survival, centring around an apprentice assassin navigating a gritty, dangerous city. Fans of intricate plots and morally complex characters will find this an exciting and compelling read.

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The Way Of Shadows

A stunning reissue edition of the first book in the New York Times bestselling Night Angel series, from master of modern fantasy Brent Weeks - an astonishing and epic tale of magic, violence and revenge.

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The perfect killer has no friends. Only targets.

For Durzo Blint, assassination is an art. And he is the city's most accomplished artist, his talents required from alleyway to courtly boudoir.

For Azoth, survival is precarious. Something you never take for granted. As a guild rat, he's grown up in the slums and learned the hard way to judge people quicklyβ€”and to take risks. Risks like apprenticing himself to Durzo Blint.

But to be accepted, Azoth must turn his back on his old life and embrace a new identity and name. As Kylar Stern, he must learn to navigate the assassins' world of dangerous politics and strange magicsβ€”and cultivate a flair for death.

The Way of Shadows by Brent Weeks is a gripping tale of transformation and survival, set in a world where danger lurks in every shadow.

Series: Night Angel

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The Way of Shadows by Brent Weeks receives praise for its gripping immediacy and detail, engaging readers thoroughly. Known for fast-paced narratives and superb plot twists, Weeks seamlessly integrates politics, culture, and magic into his storytelling. The novel boasts unforgettable characters and continuous action, leaving a lasting impression.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780356520360

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 124.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 389g

Pages: 576

About the Author

Brent Weeks studied at Hillsdale College, before brief stints walking the earth like Caine from Kung-Fu, also tending bar, and corrupting the youth. (Not at the same time.) He started writing on napkins and, eventually, someone paid him for it. Brent doesn't own cats or wear a ponytail.

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