Brent Weeks – The Black Prism – Q & A
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to see fantasy author Brent Weeks do a reading and Q&A session in support of his latest release The Black Prism. The questions covered topics ranging from how he writes to how he plots to comparisons between this new series and his Night Angel trilogy. Here is [...]
Excerpt – Shadow’s Edge by Brent Weeks (Chapter I)
Usually our excerpts are exclusive when we post them here at the BSC so this is a bit of an odd ball for us but due to some special circumstances we are presenting fabulous, non-exclusive material!
Excited?
This is the first chapter from Shadow’s Edge by Brent Weeks and published last month by Orbit. They actually have this chapter and more via the widget at Brent Week’s site, The WayofShadows.com, but for a couple of reasons we present this chapter here now.
First, we presented exclusive material from the first book in the Night Angel trilogy last month and being a comic book fan, continuity is a central element in my life. Second, one of the co-owners here at BSC loves the series and and Imperial wishes come first. Third, I wanted to offer an alternative (and I think) more pleasant format to read the sample in. You can read BookSpot Central’s review of the first book, The Way of Shadows, as well as read our interview with Brent Weeks conducted last month if you missed it!
Synopsis:
Kylar Stern has rejected the assassin’s life. The Godking’s successful coup has left Kylar’s master, Durzo, and his best friend, Logan, dead. He is starting over: new city, new friends, and new profession.
But when he learns that Logan might actually be alive and in hiding, Kylar is faced with an agonizing choice: will he give up the way of shadows forever and live in peace with his new family, or will he risk everything by taking on the ultimate hit?
I would like to thank Orbit for allowing us to present the following sampler.
Please check out all of our other exclusives (well the rest are!) for more chapters/excerpts from novels and complete short stories from collections and anthologies to sample from all the best publishers in the world! BookSpot Central is the choice for several publishers to bring you the goods!
I hope you enjoy!
Contest – The Way of Shadows by Brent Weeks (5 copies!)
It’s better to give than receive and BookSpot Central is back offering an opportunity for 5 people to take home the kick-off book to the Night Angel trilogy, The Way of Shadows by Brent Weeks. You can read the BookSpot Central review of The Way of Shadows and interview with Weeks. Synopsis: For Durzo Blint, [...]
Book Review – The Way of Shadows
Author: Brent Weeks Publisher: Orbit Binding: Paperback Publication Date: October 2008 Cover Artist: Calvin Chu The Way of Shadows by Brent Weeks is a book that only came on my radar by accident, but one that I am quite grateful for. If I had the time to talk to an author, describe what I liked [...]
Exclusive – The Way of Shadows by Brent Weeks (chapter excerpt)
Reviews, interviews, news, sweet contests on the daily – but we haven’t forgotten about exclusive samples! Today BookSpot Central is pleased to be able to present an exclusive chapter from The Way of Shadows the debut novel from Brent Weeks and the first book in The Night Angel trilogy. The Way of Shadows was published by Orbit Books this month. With this chapter we have (the 2nd) and the first chapter already posted you can get get an excellent sample of what to expect from the book and trilogy.
Synopsis:
For Durzo Blint, assassination is an art-and he is the city’s most accomplished artist.
For Azoth, survival is precarious. Something you never take for granted. As a guild rat, he’s grown up in the slums, and learned to judge people quickly – and to take risks. Risks like apprenticing himself to Durzo Blint.
But to be accepted, Azoth must turn his back on his old life and embrace a new identity and name. As Kylar Stern, he must learn to navigate the assassins’ world of dangerous politics and strange magics – and cultivate a flair for death.
I want to thank Orbit Books and Brent Weeks for choosing BookSpot Central as the venue for exclusive content and allowing us to present the following excerpt to our readers. Please check out our other exclusives for more chapters from novels and complete short stories from collections and anthologies to sample!
Enjoy!
