Brent Weeks
Brent Weeks is an American fantasy author known for his 'Night Angel' trilogy and 'Lightbringer' series.
Books
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1. The Way Of Shadows
The Night Angel Trilogy, Book 1
The book is a gripping tale set in a gritty world of political intrigue and dark magic, where a street orphan becomes apprenticed to a master assassin. Under his mentor's guidance, the young apprentice learns the lethal skills necessary to survive in a treacherous city where nobles vie for power. As he hones his craft, he is drawn into a web of conspiracy, and must navigate a complex landscape of loyalty, honor, and betrayal. With his newfound abilities, he confronts the shadows of his past and the uncertain promise of his future in a dangerous quest for redemption and power.
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2. The Black Prism
Lightbringer Series, Book 1
In a world where magic is harnessed through the manipulation of light, a powerful and politically complex society is on the brink of upheaval. The story follows Gavin Guile, the Prism, who is the most powerful person in the world, as he navigates the challenges of maintaining peace and order. Meanwhile, a young boy named Kip discovers his own latent magical abilities and becomes entangled in the political machinations and personal vendettas that threaten to unravel the delicate balance of power. As secrets are revealed and alliances shift, the characters must confront their own destinies and the true cost of power.
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3. Beyond The Shadows
In a world teetering on the brink of chaos, the story follows the journey of a young assassin grappling with his past and the weight of his destiny. As he navigates a realm filled with political intrigue, dark magic, and shifting alliances, he must confront his own inner demons and the shadows of his former life. With the fate of nations hanging in the balance, he is forced to make choices that will determine not only his own future but the future of the world itself. Amidst betrayal and redemption, the narrative weaves a tale of sacrifice, power, and the enduring struggle between light and darkness.
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4. Shadow's Edge
Book Two of the Night Angel Trilogy
In a world teetering on the brink of chaos, a skilled assassin grapples with his own dark past and the weight of his deadly profession. As he navigates a treacherous landscape of political intrigue and betrayal, he must confront powerful enemies and make impossible choices that could alter the fate of nations. Amidst the shadows, he discovers unexpected alliances and the possibility of redemption, all while striving to protect those he loves from the encroaching darkness.
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5. The Night Angel Trilogy
Set in a gritty, medieval-inspired world, this trilogy follows the journey of Azoth, a street urchin who transforms into the deadly assassin Kylar Stern under the tutelage of the legendary wetboy Durzo Blint. As Kylar grapples with the moral complexities of his new life, he becomes embroiled in a web of political intrigue, dark magic, and personal vendettas. The narrative explores themes of redemption, loyalty, and the cost of power, as Kylar must decide whether to embrace his destiny as a killer or forge a new path for himself and those he loves.
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6. The Blinding Knife
In a world where magic is drawn from light and wielded by those known as drafters, the story follows the Prism, Gavin Guile, as he grapples with the consequences of his past actions and the looming threat of a powerful enemy. As tensions rise and alliances shift, Gavin must navigate a complex web of political intrigue and personal betrayals while confronting his own inner demons. Meanwhile, his illegitimate son, Kip, discovers his own burgeoning powers and struggles to find his place in a world teetering on the brink of chaos. Together, they must face a formidable adversary who seeks to unravel the very fabric of their world.
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7. The Blood Mirror
The fourth installment escalates the saga as the color-based magic system strains under civil war, political betrayal, and shifting alliances; young leaders are forced to make brutal choices, secrets and revelations rewrite loyalties, and desperate battles and personal sacrifices determine who will control a fracturing empire and the fate of its people.
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8. The Broken Eye
In this installment of a color-magic epic, a young drafter must confront family secrets and the burdens of sudden power while the ruling order unravels under political intrigue and betrayal. Shadowy factions and a ruthless intelligence network manipulate events, forcing unlikely alliances and morally costly choices. As revelations about identity and the true nature of the world’s color-based magic come to light, characters are pushed to decide what they will sacrifice to survive and to shape the future.
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9. The Burning White
In the series finale, Kip Guile must unite fractured allies and confront a world-ending threat that twists light, identity, and truth, as long-buried secrets about the Prism, the nature of chromaturgy, and the manipulations of the secretive Order of the Broken Eye come to light. Political betrayals, personal reckonings, and devastating sacrifices drive a mounting series of battles—both magical and moral—that test loyalties and redefine who holds power. The story builds to a climactic confrontation that forces characters to choose between absolute power and humanity, ending with hard-won resolutions that reshape the future of their world.
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10. Perfect Shadow
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