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Night Angel Nemesis (The Kylar Chronicles, 1)
The incredible return to the New York Times bestselling world of the Night Angel, where master assassin Kylar Stern embarks on a new adventure as the High King Logan Gyre calls on him to save his kingdom and the hope of peace.
"Weeks has been showing other fantasy authors how it's done for over fifteen years." - Peter V. Brett, author of The Desert Prince
"Weeks is a giant of the genre." - Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld
After the war that cost him so much, Kylar Stern is broken and alone. He's determined not to kill again, but an impending amnesty will pardon the one murderer he can't let walk free. He promises himself this is the last time. One last hit to tie up the loose ends of his old, lost life.
But Kylar's best - and maybe only - friend, the High King Logan Gyre, needs him. To protect a fragile peace, Logan's new kingdom, and the king's twin sons, he needs Kylar to secure a powerful magical artifact that was unearthed during the war.
With rumors that a ka'kari may be found, adversaries both old and new are on the hunt. And if Kylar has learned anything, it's that ancient magics are better left in the hands of those he can trust.
If he does the job right, he won't need to kill at all. This isn't an assassination - it's a heist.
But some jobs are too hard for an easy conscience, and some enemies are so powerful the only answer lies in the shadows.
"Weeks writes in an inescapably engaging style. Breathlessly high stakes, terrible missteps, and unexpected revelations keep the story humming along at a breakneck pace." - Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter
For more from Brent Weeks, check out:
The Ka'kari Codex
The Night Angel Trilogy
The Way of Shadows
Shadow's Edge
Beyond the Shadows
The Kylar Chronicles
Night Angel Nemesis
The Night Angel Trilogy: 10th Anniversary Edition
Night Angel: The Complete Trilogy (omnibus)
Perfect Shadow: A Night Angel Novella
The Way of Shadows: The Graphic Novel
Lightbringer
The Black Prism
The Blinding Knife
The Broken Eye
The Blood Mirror
The Burning White
"Weeks has been showing other fantasy authors how it's done for over fifteen years." - Peter V. Brett, author of The Desert Prince
"Weeks is a giant of the genre." - Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld
After the war that cost him so much, Kylar Stern is broken and alone. He's determined not to kill again, but an impending amnesty will pardon the one murderer he can't let walk free. He promises himself this is the last time. One last hit to tie up the loose ends of his old, lost life.
But Kylar's best - and maybe only - friend, the High King Logan Gyre, needs him. To protect a fragile peace, Logan's new kingdom, and the king's twin sons, he needs Kylar to secure a powerful magical artifact that was unearthed during the war.
With rumors that a ka'kari may be found, adversaries both old and new are on the hunt. And if Kylar has learned anything, it's that ancient magics are better left in the hands of those he can trust.
If he does the job right, he won't need to kill at all. This isn't an assassination - it's a heist.
But some jobs are too hard for an easy conscience, and some enemies are so powerful the only answer lies in the shadows.
"Weeks writes in an inescapably engaging style. Breathlessly high stakes, terrible missteps, and unexpected revelations keep the story humming along at a breakneck pace." - Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter
For more from Brent Weeks, check out:
The Ka'kari Codex
The Night Angel Trilogy
The Way of Shadows
Shadow's Edge
Beyond the Shadows
The Kylar Chronicles
Night Angel Nemesis
The Night Angel Trilogy: 10th Anniversary Edition
Night Angel: The Complete Trilogy (omnibus)
Perfect Shadow: A Night Angel Novella
The Way of Shadows: The Graphic Novel
Lightbringer
The Black Prism
The Blinding Knife
The Broken Eye
The Blood Mirror
The Burning White
Editorial Reviews
"Brent Weeks has been showing other fantasy authors how it's done for over fifteen years."―Peter V. Brett, New York Times bestselling author
"Weeks cleverly continues the fantasy saga... Weeks keeps the plot moving, despite the book's length, and makes it easy for newcomers to get engaged in this world. Fantasy fans who like roguish antiheroes will want to check this out."―Publishers Weekly on Night Angel Nemesis
"Weeks is a giant of the genre." ―Nicholas Eames
"Weeks writes in an inescapably engaging style. Breathlessly high stakes, terrible missteps, and unexpected revelations keep the story humming along at a breakneck pace."―Andrea Stewart
"Weeks has truly cemented his place among the great epic fantasy writers of our time."―British Fantasy Society
"I was mesmerized from start to finish."―Terry Brooks
"Brent Weeks has a style and immediacy of detail that pulls the reader relentlessly into his story. He doesn't allow you to look away."―Robin Hobb on The Black Prism
"Packed with all of the rich characterization, political intrigue, frenetic action, and clever color-based magic a fantasy lover could ask for, it may even be the best of the lot."―B&N Reads: Best of the Year on The Burning White
"Bestseller Weeks keeps the pot simmering with many secrets revealed and much verbal sparring... Weeks deftly moves the pieces around his chessboard, snapping them with assured feeling onto their new squares in preparation for a climactic confrontation."
―Publishers Weekly on The Blood Mirror
"The fifth and final book in the Lightbringer series, The Burning White is a wholly satisfying read, full of even more plot twists, sacrifice, equally bad choices, epic battles, and much more. This is absolutely one of those books you won't want to stop reading, and it keeps you on the edge of your seat until the last page. Every fantasy fan should read The Burning White as soon as possible."―Powell's Books on The Burning White
"Nobody does breakneck pacing and amazingly executed plot twists like Brent Weeks."―Brian McClellan, author of Promise of Blood on The Black Prism
"Weeks cleverly continues the fantasy saga... Weeks keeps the plot moving, despite the book's length, and makes it easy for newcomers to get engaged in this world. Fantasy fans who like roguish antiheroes will want to check this out."―Publishers Weekly on Night Angel Nemesis
"Weeks is a giant of the genre." ―Nicholas Eames
"Weeks writes in an inescapably engaging style. Breathlessly high stakes, terrible missteps, and unexpected revelations keep the story humming along at a breakneck pace."―Andrea Stewart
"Weeks has truly cemented his place among the great epic fantasy writers of our time."―British Fantasy Society
"I was mesmerized from start to finish."―Terry Brooks
"Brent Weeks has a style and immediacy of detail that pulls the reader relentlessly into his story. He doesn't allow you to look away."―Robin Hobb on The Black Prism
"Packed with all of the rich characterization, political intrigue, frenetic action, and clever color-based magic a fantasy lover could ask for, it may even be the best of the lot."―B&N Reads: Best of the Year on The Burning White
"Bestseller Weeks keeps the pot simmering with many secrets revealed and much verbal sparring... Weeks deftly moves the pieces around his chessboard, snapping them with assured feeling onto their new squares in preparation for a climactic confrontation."
―Publishers Weekly on The Blood Mirror
"The fifth and final book in the Lightbringer series, The Burning White is a wholly satisfying read, full of even more plot twists, sacrifice, equally bad choices, epic battles, and much more. This is absolutely one of those books you won't want to stop reading, and it keeps you on the edge of your seat until the last page. Every fantasy fan should read The Burning White as soon as possible."―Powell's Books on The Burning White
"Nobody does breakneck pacing and amazingly executed plot twists like Brent Weeks."―Brian McClellan, author of Promise of Blood on The Black Prism
Readers Top Reviews
Russell ParrishJohnS
Really great book, both different than weeks previous works and familiar. The author I recommend above all others.
A.Nony.Mus
This book may be Brent’s best work yet. Nemesis introduces familiar friends from Midcyru to new characters with inscrutable motives, an increasingly complicated political landscape, and ever higher stakes. Strategic periods of lightness, a generously large dose of dry wit, and a bit of self-effacement balance out the darkness expected from the author and genre, making the downward swings feel even more grim. This novel is an excellently written, delicately layered, thoroughly engaging exploration of humanity and the consequences of free will. What happens when oaths and commitments clash with personal loyalties? How much responsibility does a person have for unintended impacts from previous decisions? How does one make an impossible decision as other options are whittled away? How much can a person compromise oneself before becoming irredeemable? Whether you’re a first-time visitor to Midcyru or a seasoned veteran, Nemesis is a must read.
Kitties & Kindles
Wow! Brent Weeks has written a saga worthy of the character he created in “The Way of Shadows”; one Kylar Stern. Other characters reappear and new ones are introduced, but all are three-dimensional and relevant to the story. This 319k word treatise on morality easily could have been two or three separate books. “Nemesis” has everything I love in a novel and nothing I don’t. The characters are well-developed, have interesting interactions, and grow throughout the tale. The plot is straightforward, but does not reach a guessable conclusion. There are turns that are stunning, including the ending. Weeks takes the time to deliver a message on morality and while I disagree with his conclusion, I do appreciate the tone and time taken to reach it. Pacing is excellent throughout the book, which is super-important for an 848-page tome. Five stars for Weeks’ wettest work. My gratitude to Orbit via NetGalley. All opinions are my own and offered without recompense. #NightAngelNemesis #NetGalley #IfCatsCouldRead #RescuedIsMyFavoriteBreed #Bookstagram #Catstagram #BooksAndCats #CatsAndBooks #KindlesAllTheWayDown
Drew L
I wanted to like this book, I really did. I was a huge fan of the original series and I've been waiting for a sequel all this time. That being said, this book is almost unreadable. It's written in the first person in a way that's like an endless rambling inner monologue. First person stories can be enjoyable, even if they're not usually my cup of tea. But this was just awful. I made it a third of the way through and had to put it down because I was getting a headache. I've read poorly translated webnovels that flow better. Huge disappointment.
Kindle
Non-stop action from the word go. Full of twists and turns that you will never see coming. This novel had me riding the edge of my seat, scared to take bathroom breaks in case I missed something.
