The Lightbringer is a Fantasy series by Brent Weeks, made up of 5 books published between 2010 and 2019. It begins with The Black Prism (2010), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Burning White (2019), spanning 9 years of storytelling.
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Black Prism David Gemmell Legend Award 2011Endeavour Award 2011Goodreads Choice Award 2010Full award history → | 2010 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2 | The Blinding Knife ★ NYT 1w · peaked #11 🏆 David Gemmell Legend Award 2013🏆 Reddit r/fantasy Stabby Award 2012Endeavour Award 2013David Gemmell Ravenheart Award 2013Goodreads Choice Award 2012Full award history → | 2012 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 3 | The Broken Eye ★ NYT 1w · peaked #5 David Gemmell Legend Award 2015Goodreads Choice Award 2014Full award history → | 2014 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 4 | The Blood Mirror ★ NYT 1w · peaked #8 Goodreads Choice Award 2016Full award history → | 2015 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 5 | The Burning WhiteLatest ★ NYT 1w · peaked #4 | 2019 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Lightbringer series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Lightbringer series?
Start with The Black Prism (2010), the first book in the Lightbringer series by Brent Weeks. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the Lightbringer series?
There are 5 books in the Lightbringer series by Brent Weeks, published between 2010 and 2019.
What is the first book in the Lightbringer series?
The first book in the Lightbringer series is The Black Prism, published in 2010 by Brent Weeks.
What is the latest book in the Lightbringer series?
The most recent book in the Lightbringer series is The Burning White (2019) by Brent Weeks.
About the Lightbringer series
Brent Weeks's Lightbringer is a propulsive epic fantasy built on one of the genre's most original magic systems: "drafting," in which magic is drawn from light and colour, with each colour granting different powers — and using it slowly, fatally, breaking the user. Gavin Guile, the most powerful man in the world, is racing a secret countdown as war and revelation close in.
Weeks combines breakneck plotting, big twists and a richly engineered magic system with morally complicated characters and a sharp wit. It's a series for readers who love clever powers and constant momentum.
Read in order from "The Black Prism" — the story is one continuous, escalating arc across the five books.