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.
The Black Prism is the explosive opening to Brent Weeks's bestselling Lightbringer series. It introduces one of the most unique and critically acclaimed magic systems in modern fantasy—where magic is drawn from the physical spectrum of light and color, and where every use of power comes with a heavy physical and psychological cost. When Guile discovers he has a son born in a far kingdom after a war that put him in power, he must decide how much he's willing to sacrifice to keep his secrets hidden.
Brent Weeks quickly established himself as a titan of modern fantasy with the Night Angel trilogy, but the Lightbringer series is widely considered his masterwork of world-building and character development.
This trade paperback has been well-preserved and offers an excellent reading experience.