Kylar Stern is a former wetboy a hired assassin who has just killed his master Durzo Blint He is now on the run trying to escape the city of Cenaria and the Godking who rules it < p>

Kylar is joined by Elene a young woman who he saved from Durzo Together they travel to the city of Alera where they hope to find a new life < p>

But Kylar s past is not easily forgotten The Godking s assassins are still after him and he must use all of his skills to stay alive He must also learn to control his new powers which he gained when he killed Durzo < p>

Kylar s journey takes him through a world of magic and danger and he must face many challenges But he is determined to find a new life and he will not give up without a fight < p>

Here are some additional details about the book:< p>

• It was published in 2008 < li>
• It is the first book in the Night Angel Trilogy < li>
• It has been praised for its fast paced plot its complex characters and its well developed world < li>
• It has been a New York Times bestseller and has been translated into over 20 languages < li> < ul>

  If you are looking for a fast paced fantasy novel with complex characters and a well developed world then I highly recommend Shadow s Edge It is a book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it < p>