“Excellent worldbuilding and a truly epic narrative combine into Brian’s finest work to date. Heartily recommended to anyone who wants a new favorite fantasy series to read.”—Brandon Sanderson

“Brian McClellan’s latest is another excellent military fantasy, with action from duels to full-scale battles in a fascinating world of glass and secrets. Fans of Brandon Sanderson or Anthony Ryan will love this one.” —Django Wexler, author of The Shadow Campaigns series

“Powerful rival families, murderous conspiracies, epic battles, larger-than-life characters, and magic.”—Fonda Lee, author of The Green Bone Saga

“Engaging, fast-paced and epic.”—James Islington, author of In The Shadow of What Was Lost

“Clever, fun, and by turns beautifully bloody, In the Shadow of Lightning hits like a bolt through a stained glass window.”—Megan E. O’Keefe, author of Chaos Vector