Brent Weeks

"I’ve known I wanted to be a novelist since I was thirteen."

Brent Weeks was born and raised in Montana. After getting his paper keys from Hillsdale College, Brent had brief stints walking the earth like Caine from Kung Fu, tending bar, and corrupting the youth. (Not at the same time.) He started writing on bar napkins, then on lesson plans, then full time. Eventually, someone paid him for it. Brent lives in Oregon with his wife, Kristi. He doesn’t own cats or wear a ponytail.

What genres does Brent Weeks write and what themes appear in his work?

Brent Weeks writes fantasy,ranging from epic/high fantasy to darker, grittier fantasy. His books frequently feature magic and elements of violence and revenge.

What are Brent Weeks' major series and which books are in them (as listed on Booktopia)?

Two major series listed are Lightbringer (The Black Prism, Lightbringer: Book 1; The Blood Mirror, Book Four; The Burning White, Book Five) and Night Angel (The Way of Shadows; Shadow's Edge, Book 2; Beyond the Shadows, Book 3). Perfect Shadow is a Night Angel novella.

In what order should I read the Lightbringer series?

Read Lightbringer in series/publication order, beginning with The Black Prism (Book 1) and continuing through to The Burning White (Book 5). The Blood Mirror is Book Four.

What is the recommended reading order for the Night Angel books and where does Perfect Shadow fit?

Start Night Angel with The Way of Shadows (Book 1), then read Shadow's Edge (Book 2) and Beyond the Shadows (Book 3). Perfect Shadow is a novella set in the Night Angel world and can be read as an optional companion piece to the trilogy.

Has Brent Weeks won any awards listed on this Booktopia author page?

This Booktopia author page does not list any awards for Brent Weeks. For awards or honors, check the author's official site or publisher announcements.