The Black Prism

Weeks's epic trilogy takes on added vibrancy as a fully loaded audiobook. With a deep--almost growling--voice, Richard Rohan grips listeners with his narration, and dynamic sound effects and a musical score further enhance the production. With no successor, the powerful Black Prism fears his approaching death, but the unexpected news that he has a son with his own magical powers gives him hope. Now he must journey to find the teenager and, at the same time, contend with the political machinations of his fellow mages. As an engaging adventure begins, fans will be eager for the full series. L.E. (c) AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine


In this first audiobook of the five-volume Lightbringer series, the tale of two brothers and the foundation for further adventures is established. British narrator Simon Vance makes an immediate connection with listeners. His narration brings the characters to life, whether they're young or old, male or female. Personalities come through during even the most mundane dialogue and make real the court politics of this fantasy world. A classic of the genre, listeners can sit back and let the narration transport them. Likely to create new fans, Vance's mastery of narration is, as always, delightful. Many will be looking for the other books in the series, also narrated by Vance. S.C.E. 2017 Audies Finalist � AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine

July 19, 2010
With this complicated fantasy about family politics, bestseller Weeks (The Way of Shadows) moves into familiar territory. An unloved, orphaned boy is the offspring of someone important; twins assume each other's identities; an aged ruler clings to power. Weeks manages to ring new tunes on these old bells, letting a deep background slowly reveal its secrets and presenting his characters in a realistically flawed and human way. Gavin Guile is facing his final five years as leader of a magical college whose members turn colors of light into various materials. Seeking to rectify the lingering wrongs from the war against his twin, Dazen, he is instead forced to acknowledge a bastard son, face down a corrupt governor, and stop a challenge to the state religion. Frequent perspective shifts keep the reader guessing as to who is heretic and who is hero. Author tour.