The Blinding Knife

By: Brent Weeks

Narrated by: Simon Vance

Length: 24 hrs and 14 mins

Publisher's summary

Gavin's powers are fading and his end draws near as war rages across the satrapies in the second novel of the New York Times best-selling Lightbringer series by Brent Week.

Gavin Guile is dying. He'd thought he had five years left - now he has less than one. With 50,000 refugees, a bastard son, and an ex-fiance who may have learned his darkest secret, Gavin has problems on every side. All magic in the world is running wild and threatens to destroy the Seven Satrapies. Worst of all, the old gods are being reborn, and their army of color wights is unstoppable.

The only salvation may be the brother whose freedom and life Gavin stole 16 years ago. If you loved the action and adventure of the Night Angel trilogy, you will devour this incredible epic fantasy series by Brent Weeks.

©2012 Brent Weeks (P)2012 Hachette Audio

Critic reviews

2013, Legend Award for Best Fantasy Novel, Winner

2013, PrizeName, Winner

"The Blinding Knife is a wonderful work of high fantasy with engaging characters facing the perfect antagonists, set in a creatively wrought and increasingly chaotic world brimful of imaginative magic and interesting politics. Weeks holds fast to the traditions of his genre while adding a compelling new flavor."—The Ranting Dragon

So bloody brilliant

So damn good. I’m worried about the next few books, I’ve heard mixed things. However, I have enjoyed the first two immensely. Reminds me of the good old days of first reading a song of ice and fire. Hopefully I enjoy book 3.

Love it!

This is a great continuation of the first book. I can't wait to read the next one! Colors, magic, love, battles & more. can't go wrong!

Much better

The first book almost lost me but I stuck through to book 2 and I’m glad I did. Book one was meh, book 2 hits it’s stride

Brent weeks is unbelievable

by far my favorite author. I love how these audibles bring his works to life.

Far better than book 1

The pacing is fantastic, the twists keep on coming, the magic system is expanded, the characters are far better, I could go on. The gist of it is, if you have already read book 1, you owe it to yourself to read this. If you haven’t read book 1...then why are you here?

Simply superb

Brent Weeks' exposition and world building is unparalleled in my opinion. Fealty to the Prizm!

I HAD IT FIGURED OUT!!!! I had ,,,i had it?????

OKAY ,,like I said OH forget what I said I will get it figured out a little later on... I do so love books that keep you guessing... Still don't know where? Who? Why? Great read Paul

Forgone Sleep that was Totally Worth It!

I had not been so anxious to read the next book as I had when I started this second installment of the Lightbringer series. The story continues to unfold and intrigue me, and I truly fear for and cheer on the characters. I finished this book in 5 days which is a record for me and a testament to how badly I wanted to know what happens next. Brent Weeks is such a talented author and I'm appreciative to be a part of his readership. Simon Vance's performance gives additional life and edge to the characters. Brent and Simon's diction reminds me that English can be spoken and understood beautifully. Thank you!! ^_^

Good follow up

This is a good second installment to The Black Prism but I’m still waiting on that wow factor. The book was by no means bad but I kept waiting for some ah ha moment where I would be strung with love for the story. I wanted more development between Gavin and Kip which just didn’t really happen. A new character was introduced and I loved her! I can’t wait to follow her through the rest of the series. I’m hoping she’s there to stay. Gavin and Karris were really overrated in my opinion. I know Weeks is selling that romance pretty hard but it’s just not resonating for me. As soon as Karris and Gavin became an item it was as if all they ever did was live for each other. That is my opinion at least. I didn’t care for the relationship and Gavin through the entire book was just a moody horny man. It made me roll my eyes more than I wanted. Kip is great. He’s going through some real character development and I’m proud of him. It isn’t until the final battle that thing really start to ramp up and the book become worth while. I’m going to continue the series because Weeks left it so that there’s no way I can’t continue. I’m just hoping for some more character growth that I can justify reading the whole series for.

Just superb

one of the best books I've read!!! the narrator is perfection and my new favorite!!!