# The Black Prism

Source: https://inprose.co.uk/book/9780316075558

- Author: Brent Weeks
- ISBN-13: 9780316075558
- Published: 2010
- Publisher: Orbit
- Pages: 640

## Synopsis

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 in the epic NYT bestselling Lightbringer series.Guile is the Prism. 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.If you loved the action and adventure of the Night Angel trilogy, you will devour this incredible epic fantasy series by Brent Weeks. LightbringerThe Black PrismThe Blinding KnifeThe Broken EyeThe Blood MirrorThe Burning WhiteFor more from Brent Weeks, check out:Night AngelThe Way of ShadowsShadow's EdgeBeyond the ShadowsPerfect Shadow: A Night Angel Novella Night Angel: The Complete Trilogy (omnibus)The Way of Shadows: The Graphic Novel

## FAQ

**Who wrote The Black Prism?** The Black Prism was written by Brent Weeks.

**How long is The Black Prism?** The Black Prism is 640 pages — roughly 21 hours of reading at an average pace.

**When was The Black Prism published?** The Black Prism was first published in 2010 by Orbit.