In the Shadow of Lightning

In In the Shadow of Lightning, the first novel in Brian McClellan's Glass Immortals series, magic is a dwindling resource, and protagonist Demir Grappo, once a man of power, has become an outcast living as a grifter. Following the brutal murder of his mother, he must return from exile to reclaim his family's legacy and uncover the truth behind her death, all while navigating a world dominated by powerful guild-families. As he confronts old friends and rivals, Demir and his band of misfits are poised to challenge a brewing war that threatens the very fabric of civilization.