The Night Angel Trilogy Books in Order

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The Night Angel Trilogy is a fantasy series by Brent Weeks, consisting of four books published between 2008 and 2011, beginning with The Way of Shadows in 2008. It is set in a world where assassination is practiced as a disciplined craft involving magic and stealth. The narrative centers on Kylar Stern, an apprentice assassin, as he navigates political intrigue and personal conflicts. The series explores themes such as identity, moral choice, and the impact of power within a hidden society of assassins. It is written in English and intended for adult readers. The trilogy is part of a larger body of work by Weeks, who is also known for the Lightbringer series.

The Night Angel Trilogy was first published in 2008 in the United States by Orbit.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The Way of Shadows

    The Way of Shadows

    2008 · Brent Weeks

    The Way of Shadows is a 2008 novel by Brent Weeks. Durzo Blint treats assassination as an art in a city where he is the most accomplished…

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  2. Cover of Shadow's Edge

    Shadow's Edge

    2008 · Brent Weeks

    Kylar Stern has rejected the assassin's life after the Godking's violent coup killed both his master and his closest friend, Logan Gyre, heir to…

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  3. Cover of Beyond the Shadows

    Beyond the Shadows

    2008 · Brent Weeks

    Beyond the Shadows is a 2008 book by Brent Weeks. It is book 3 of the series The Night Angel Trilogy. Catalog genres: Fantasy, High Fantasy.

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Companion & related books

Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.

  • Cover of Perfect Shadow

    Perfect Shadow

    2011 · Brent Weeks

    Shadow Perfect is a short fantasy novel by American author Brent Weeks. It was published in 2011 in the United States, available in electronic format…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Night Angel Trilogy books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The Way of Shadows”. Start with “The Way of Shadows.”

How many books are in the The Night Angel Trilogy series?

We list 4 books by Brent Weeks , published between 2008–2011.

Where can I buy the The Night Angel Trilogy books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.