From Brian McClellan, author of the Powder Mage Trilogy, comes this epic second installment in the Glass Immortals series, where magic runs scarce, tensions run high, and world-ending ruin lurks in the shadows of reality…
The Ossan Empire is on the verge of collapse, the cindersand that powers its godglass magic running dry–and war is at its doorstep. Demir Grappo has grown disillusioned with the endless battle against Grent. Idrian is losing his grip on reality as his Ironhorns are being hunted by a flying glassdancer known as the Shrike. Kizzie is caught in the midst of guild-family politics as the city’s people and its rulers are at each other’s throats, ready to descend into a bloody civil war. And shapeshifting eldritch monsters walk the city in human form, their intentions unknown.
Into this powder keg, foreign knights begin appearing on the streets of Ossa and across the forests of the northern provinces as if out of thin air, and Thessa catches the eye of a mysterious warlord with one use for her siliceering skills: rebuilding her stolen phoenix channel, the only thing capable of revitalizing spent godglass–and fueling an invasion the likes of which the Ossan Empire has never seen.
It will take strength, cunning, and every scrap of godglass Kizzie, Thessa, Demir, and Idrian can get their hands on to unravel this plot and keep the threat at bay. But what they discover may mean the end of everything they’ve come to know…
The series
Glass Immortals plunges readers into a world where magic is a finite resource, and the clash between ambition, power, and survival could bring down a civilization. Set in an industrialized society where glass-derived magic fuels both the economy and warfare, the series follows a diverse group of characters caught in a web of conspiracy, personal loss, and a dying system.
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The story begins with In the Shadow of Lightning, where Demir Grappo, a former prodigy turned rogue, returns home after the brutal murder of his mother. What starts as a quest for vengeance soon spirals into a larger battle for the future of the Ossan Empire, a fractured world teetering on the brink of collapse. With the godglass that powers their civilization running dry, the stakes have never been higher. Demir's journey weaves through treacherous political landscapes and dangerous alliances, all while uncovering secrets that could destroy everything he holds dear.
What sets Glass Immortals apart is its intricate world-building. The Empire’s complex social structure, with its guild-families and political machinations, creates a rich backdrop for the unfolding drama. McClellan blends steampunk elements with high-stakes fantasy, crafting a story that is as thought-provoking as it is thrilling. Magic, once abundant, is now scarce and a commodity that can be controlled by the few who hold power—a metaphor for the decay of systems and the fragility of progress.
As Demir and his companions navigate betrayal, shifting loyalties, and a crumbling empire, their fates are intertwined in ways that will keep you hooked until the final page. Each character is complex, with their own motivations and flaws, making them as unpredictable as the world they inhabit.
For readers who crave a story of political intrigue, slow-burn suspense, and richly detailed magic systems, Glass Immortals is a series that promises not only to entertain but to challenge the very fabric of its world. With the second book on the horizon, the saga is only just beginning—there are still many secrets left to uncover, and the future of the empire hangs in the balance.
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