The Black Prism: Book 1 of Lightbringer
Aug 2010 · Lightbringer Book 1 · Hachette UK
4.6star
308 reviews
Ebook
480
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About this ebook
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 writers' 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
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 writers' 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
Ratings and reviews
4.6
308 reviews
Damin Ahmad
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December 23, 2017
Well i read the whole book in like 3 three days.The magic system in this series is very good as comapred to other fantasy novels.It takes a little bit time to understand the system fully.The book is fully plot driven.There is a lot of action and chapters dedicated to full scale war.However i must warn you that this book is a little bit dark too.Villians in this book are not afraid to kill a child etc.I recommend this book to anyone who likes epic fantasy novels.Its a must read for fantasy novel lovers
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Paul Callander
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August 29, 2016
I expected better after his first amazing series and because of that series I preserved where with others I would have turned away. The story is a bit slow to develop but it does get better. Good enough to start book 2 hoping it goes from better to great.
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Kamil Listopad
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October 21, 2022
The plot seems even more interesting then the one in the Night Angel trilogy, which I sincerely love. I love the simplicity and coherence in the magic system here. The lies in the book keep things interesting, complicated and very entertaining. Definitely worth reading!
About the author
Brent Weeks studied at Hillsdale College, before brief stints walking the earth like Caine from KUNG FU, also tending bar and corrupting the youth (not at the same time). He started writing on napkins and, eventually, someone paid him for it. Brent doesn't own cats or wear a ponytail.
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