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Gavin Guile’s role as the Prism—combining divine magic with imperial authority—keeps the realm’s fragile peace intact. Bound by a slim five‑year lifespan, he faces a daunting list of five impossible goals. When he learns he has a son, born in a distant kingdom after the war that placed him in power, he confronts a secret that could unravel the very foundations he strives to maintain. The story explores the delicate balance between duty, power, and hidden lineage.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Brent Weeks
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