Brent Weeks

The second book in the Lightbringer series, the blockbuster fantasy epic from international bestseller Brent Weeks. Perf… The second book in the Lightbringer series, the blockbuster fantasy epic from international bestseller Brent Weeks. Perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson, Robin Hobb and Joe Abercrombie. Gavin Guile is dying. He'd thought he had five years left - now he's got less than one. With fifty thousand refugees, a bastard son and an ex-fiancée who may have learned his darkest secret, Gavin's got problems on every side. As he loses control, the world's magic runs wild, threatening to destroy the Seven Satrapies. The old gods are being reborn and their army of colour wights is unstoppable. The only salvation may be the brother whose freedom and life Gavin stole sixteen years ago. '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 'Weeks writes in an inescapably engaging style' Andrea Stewart 'Weeks is a giant of the genre' Nicholas Eames 'Brent Weeks is so good it's beginning to tick me off' Peter V. Brett '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 read more

With the formidable Lightbringer Gavin Guile captured and his incredible powers stripped away, the Chromeria plunges int… With the formidable Lightbringer Gavin Guile captured and his incredible powers stripped away, the Chromeria plunges into a perilous new era. His former protégé, Kip, along with the astute Karris and the enigmatic Teia, find themselves thrust into the heart of a burgeoning secret war. As political intrigue unravels a grand rebellion, they must navigate a treacherous landscape fraught with warring nobles and the clandestine operations of a shadowy assassin order known only as The Broken Eye. Survival hangs by a thread as they race to uncover the truth behind escalating betrayals, facing enemies both within and without, lest their world collapse into absolute darkness. read more

"After the war that cost him so much, Kylar Stern is broken and alone. He's determined not to kill again, but an impendi… "After the war that cost him so much, Kylar Stern is broken and alone. He's determined not to kill again, but an impending amnesty will pardon the one murderer he can't let walk free. He promises himself this is the last time. One last hit to tie up the loose ends of his old, lost life. But Kylar's best, and maybe only, friend, the High King Logan Gyre, needs him. To protect a fragile peace, Logan's new kingdom, and the king's twin sons, he needs Kylar to secure a powerful magical artifact that was unearthed during the war. With rumors that a kakari may be found, adversaries both old and new are on the hunt. And if Kylar has learned anything, it is that ancient magics are better left in the hands of those he can trust. If he does the job right, he won't need to kill at all. This isn't an assassination, it's a heist. But some jobs are too hard for an easy conscience, and some enemies are so powerful the only answer lies in the shadows"-- read more

Kylar Stern has rejected the assassin's life. In the wake of the Godking's violent coup, both his master and his closest… Kylar Stern has rejected the assassin's life. In the wake of the Godking's violent coup, both his master and his closest friend are dead. His friend was Logan Gyre, heir to Cenaria's throne, but few of the ruling class survive to mourn his loss. So Kylar is starting over: new city, new companions, and new profession. But when he learns that Logan might be alive, trapped and in hiding, Kylar faces an impossible choice. He could give up the way of shadows forever, and find peace with his young family. Or Kylar could succumb to his flair for destruction, the years of training, to save his friend and his country - and lose all he holds precious. read more

Azoth is a street urchin surviving in the slums of the city of Cenaria. He dreams of apprenticing to Durzo Blint, the ci… Azoth is a street urchin surviving in the slums of the city of Cenaria. He dreams of apprenticing to Durzo Blint, the city's most legendary assassin. To gain that apprenticeship, he must complete an impossible task—and in doing so, begin a journey that will cost him everything he cares about. read more

The once-legendary Prism, Gavin Guile, languishes in a magical prison, stripped of his powers and sanity as his past sin… The once-legendary Prism, Gavin Guile, languishes in a magical prison, stripped of his powers and sanity as his past sins resurface. Above ground, his son Kip struggles to unite the fractured Chromeria against the ruthless Color Prince, whose devastating war threatens to unravel their world. As ancient prophecies manifest and the very balance of colored magic begins to shift, a covert agent named Teia races to expose a shadowy conspiracy that could condemn them all. With their world teetering on the brink of an unprecedented darkness, both heroes and villains must make impossible choices that will decide the fate of nations. read more

"The Seven Satrapies have collapsed into four-and those are falling before the White King's armies. Gavin Guile, ex-empe… "The Seven Satrapies have collapsed into four-and those are falling before the White King's armies. Gavin Guile, ex-emperor, ex-Prism, ex-galley slave, formerly the one man who might have averted war, is now lost, broken, and trapped in a prison crafted by his own hands to hold a great magical genius. But Gavin has no magic at all. Worse, in this prison, Gavin may not be alone. Kip Guile will make a last, desperate attempt to stop the White King's growing horde. Karris White attempts to knit together an empire falling apart, helped only by her murderous and possibly treasonous father-in-law Andross Guile. Meanwhile, Teia's new talents will find a darker use-and the cost might be too much to bear. Together, they will fight to prevent a tainted empire from becoming something even worse." read more

A new queen has usurped the throne and is leading Cenaria into disaster. The country has become a broken realm with a th… A new queen has usurped the throne and is leading Cenaria into disaster. The country has become a broken realm with a threadbare army, little food, and no hope. Kylar Stern plans to reinstate his closest friend Logan as King, but can he really get away with murder? In the north, the Godking's death has thrown Khalidor into civil war. To gain the upper hand, one faction attempts to raise the goddess Khali herself. But they are playing with volatile powers, and trigger conflict on a vast scale. Seven armies will converge to save - or destroy - an entire continent. Kylar has finally learnt the bitter cost of immortality, and is faced with a task only he can complete. To save his friends, and perhaps his enemies, he must assassinate a goddess. Failure will doom the south. Success will cost him everything he's ever loved. read more

Guile is the Prism—the most powerful man in the world, who can split light into magical luxin to create anything he desi… Guile is the Prism—the most powerful man in the world, who can split light into magical luxin to create anything he desires. But every Prism before him has died young. When Guile discovers he has a son, the boy might be the key to saving the world—or destroying it. read more

The Burning White is the epic conclusion to the Lightbringer series by New York Times bestseller Brent Weeks - one of th… The Burning White is the epic conclusion to the Lightbringer series by New York Times bestseller Brent Weeks - one of the most popular fantasy series of the decade. IN THE DARKEST HOUR, WILL THE LIGHTBRINGER COME? Gavin Guile, once the most powerful man the world had ever seen, has been laid low. He's lost his magic, and now he is on a suicide mission. Failure will condemn the woman he loves. Success will condemn his entire empire. As the White King springs his great traps and the Chromeria itself is threatened by treason and siege, Kip guile must gather his forces, rally his allies, and scramble to return for one impossible final stand. With over four million copies sold, Brent Weeks is one of the fastest-selling fantasy authors of all time. PRAISE FOR THE LIGHTBRINGER SERIES 'One of the best examples of modern fantasy that I have read' Fantasy Faction 'Brent Weeks has a style and immediacy of detail that pulls the reader relentlessly into his story. He doesn't allow you to look away' Robin Hobb 'Brent Weeks is so good it's beginning to tick me off' Peter V. Brett 'Nobody does breakneck pacing and amazingly executed plot twists like Brent Weeks' Brian McClellan The Lightbringer series The Black Prism The Blinding Knife The Broken Eye The Blood Mirror The Burning White More novels from Brent Weeks: The Night Angel series: The Way of Shadows Shadow's Edge Beyond the Shadows Perfect Shadow (novella) read more

Discover the origins of Durzo Blint in this original novella set in the world of Brent Weeks' New York Times bestselling… Discover the origins of Durzo Blint in this original novella set in the world of Brent Weeks' New York Times bestselling Night Angel trilogy. "I got a bit of prophecy," the old assassin said. "Not enough to be useful, you know. Just glimpses. My wife dead, things like that to keep me up late at night. I had this vision that I was going to be killed by forty men, all at once. But now that you're here, I see they're all you. Durzo Blint." Durzo Blint? Gaelan had never even heard the name. *** Gaelan Starfire is a farmer, happy to be a husband and a father; a careful, quiet, simple man. He's also an immortal, peerless in the arts of war. Over the centuries, he's worn many faces to hide his gift, but he is a man ill-fit for obscurity, and all too often he's become a hero, his very names passing into legend: Acaelus Thorne, Yric the Black, Hrothan Steelbender, Tal Drakkan, Rebus Nimble. But when Gaelan must take a job hunting down the world's finest assassins for the beautiful courtesan-and-crimelord Gwinvere Kirena, what he finds may destroy everything he's ever believed in. Word count: ~17,000 read more