The Black Prism

In a world where magic is tightly controlled, the most powerful man in history must choose between his kingdom and his son — in the first book of the New York Times bestselling Lightbringer series. Perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson, Robin Hobb, and Joe Abercrombie.

EVERY LIGHT CASTS A SHADOW.

Guile is the Prism, the most powerful man in the world. He is high priest and emperor, a man whose power, wit, and charm are all that preserves a tenuous peace. Yet Prisms never last, and Guile knows exactly how long he has left to live.

When Guile discovers he has a son, born in a far kingdom after the war that put him in power, he must decide how much he's willing to pay to protect a secret that could tear his world apart.

With over four million copies sold, Brent Weeks is one of the fastest-selling fantasy authors of all time.

'Brent Weeks is so good it's beginning to tick me off' — Peter V. Brett

'Weeks has a style of immediacy and detail that pulls the reader relentlessly into the story. He doesn't allow you to look away' — Robin Hobb

'I was mesmerised from start to finish. Unforgettable characters, a plot that kept me guessing, non-stop action and the kind of in-depth storytelling that makes me admire a writer's work' — Terry Brooks

'Weeks has truly cemented his place among the great epic fantasy writers of our time' — British Fantasy Society

Books by Brent Weeks:

Lightbringer

• The Black Prism
• The Blinding Knife
• The Broken Eye
• The Blood Mirror
• The Burning White

Night Angel

• The Way of Shadows
• Shadow's Edge
• Beyond the Shadows

The Kylar Chronicles

• Night Angel Nemesis
• Perfect Shadow: A Night Angel Novella
• The Way of Shadows: The Graphic Novel