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Epic Fantasy

Shadow's Edge

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  • 2008 first published
  • 656 pages
  • ★ 4.0 (29 ratings)
  • 8 editions
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Shadow's Edge is a 2008 epic fantasy novel by Brent Weeks. It features Kylar Stern, Durzo Blint and Logan Gyre. It deals with Assassination, Wetboy, assassins and imaginary places.

Open Library readers give it an average of 4.0 out of 5 from 29 ratings, and 35 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 8 editions.

It runs to roughly 656 pages — 12–13 hours of reading at an average pace.

About Shadow's Edge

Kylar Stern has rejected the assassin's life. In the wake of the Godking's violent coup, both his master and his closest friend are dead. His friend was Logan Gyre, heir to Cenaria's throne, but few of the ruling class survive to mourn his loss. So Kylar is starting over: new city, new companions, and new profession. But when he learns that Logan might be alive, trapped and in hiding, Kylar faces an impossible choice. He could give up the way of shadows forever, and find peace with his young family. Or Kylar could succumb to his flair for destruction, the years of training, to save his friend and his country - and lose all he holds precious.
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Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Characters

  • Kylar Stern
  • Durzo Blint
  • Logan Gyre

Subjects

  • Fantasy
  • Assassination
  • Wetboy
  • Assassins
  • Imaginary places
  • Kylar Stern
  • Epic fantasy

Publisher

Quick answers

Who wrote Shadow's Edge?

Shadow's Edge was written by Brent Weeks and first published in 2008.

What genre is Shadow's Edge?

It is usually shelved as Epic Fantasy.

How long is Shadow's Edge?

The median edition has 656 pages, about 12–13 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to Shadow's Edge?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Priory of the Orange Tree, Assassin's Quest and Kingdom of Ash.

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