The Black Prism

The Black Prism is a fantasy novel by American author Brent Weeks. It is the first book in the five-volume Lightbringer Series and follows Gavin Guile, a religious leader known as the 'Prism' and the most powerful person in the world, as he combats an uprising led by a self-proclaimed king. The book is described by the author as "a story of normal brothers—who happen to be in extraordinary circumstances" and explores themes of conflict, resentment, and love. It was first released in August 2010 and received mostly positive reviews.