The Night Angel Trilogy by Brent Weeks

As a blacksmith shapes metal. A sculptor crafts stone. A backer creates delicacies. And painters beauty from empty canvass. So too has Brent weeks rendered a masterpiece of great art with The Night Angel Trilogy. From an author who to my knowledge has not published anything before this. has written a book to stand with the masters. Piers Anthony, Stephen King, Terry Brooks, and Terry Goodkind Brent Weeks stands as an equal with these great writers. This is Fantasy at it’s best.
There is so much that I can not say. For to express the true nature of this book would be to spoil it. Brent Weeks has created a world of passionate characters, wondrous magic, and a history that should have a series of it’s own.As you read through it, the world becomes alive. And you have no doubt that this is a story you would ache to see on film. It is a jewel waiting at the book store to plucked up by an unsuspecting reader. Everyone who reads this, will know that they had no idea what was in their hands. The Night Angel Trilogy is a trilogy in the true sense, that you can’t read just one of them. Book one will leave reaching for book two. And book two will have you clamoring in the wee hours of the night for book three. it has been some time since I have enjoyed myself the way I have with these three books. Each book is like an act of a play. I say this because of how the books end. A magnificent piece of writing that was.

The Way of Shadows
Azoth is a boy in the worst of situations. A street urchin who steals whatever little money and food he can get his hands on. His only friends, the mute Doll girl and Jarl who is much smarter than any would know are all he has. They are beaten and driven to the streets to pay for the meager food and protection given by a Rat. Azoth can only dream of becoming like the legendary assassin Durzo Blint. Be careful what you ask for. Life has a cruel way of giving us exactly what we want. Durzo is not an assassin. But a Wetboy. They use magic and never miss a target who are called “deaders”. Because once they take the contract it’s only a matter of time before they’re dead. Azoth gets his wish to apprentice under Durzo. And the price is great. A new life. New friends. And a very strange Master.
So mush has changed in the life of Azoth. A new world opens to him. A world of killing. A world of magic. And the fear of the powerful Godking coming to destroy his it all. What is the sword Retribution that his Master wields? What is the Ka’kari? Who are Dorian, Solon, Feir, and Logan Gyre? What is their connection to Azoth? And what will happen when the Godkings wraith falls on Cenaria? Azoth….Kyler….Kage….What is the name of the Night Angel?

Shadows Edge

There are seven known Ka’kari. And the Godking wants one. The Night Angel has a destiny he does not want. And the fallen King lies in the bowels of the Hole. This continuation of the Night Angel Trilogy gives us a deeper look into this legendary world. The magic that once saved it. And the legends that are men that brought peace to it. Ezra the Mad. Jorsin Alkestes. And Acaelus Thorne.  More , more, more. Beyond the Shadows shows the transformation of  nations and people. The search for the magical sword Curoch. The intervention of the Sisters of the Chantry. And the power of Kali. Can the Night Angel embrace what he is without knowing exactly what that is.  And save the man he who is left he can call friend. Nothing can stand in the way of the Godkings might. And with Kali all of Midcyru may fall. Shadows Edge has the greatest ending I have ever read.

Beyond the Shadows

The last book of The Night Angel Trilogy is a vast history lesson. And filled with character changes. A new Godking. A great war. Lantano Garuwashi fights for his honor and his life. The legend of the High King is fulfilled. Two of the most powerful magical artifacts are unearthed, Curoch and Iures the Staff of Law. Great beasts out of legend are brought to life as the Night Angel, the king of Cenaria, Vi and the sisters of the Chantry and Lantano Garuwashi fight against the new Godking. Azoth….Kyler…..will finally lay hold to his destiny. And be named among the legends himself. The Night Angel, Azoth, Kyler Stern, The Nameless One has just begun his journey.

If you enjoy Fanasy on any level, this series will give you a love and a better appreciation for the genre. Brent Weeks is a compelling writer. I can not wait to see him publish another book. It will no doubt be as engaging as The Night Angel Trilogy.

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