Prince of Chaos
core novel 1991 Chronicles of Amber
Record
| First published | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Original language |  EN |
| Work type | novel |
| Canon status | core |
| Reader rating | 3.97 (11,335 ratings, collected 2026-08-06) |
| Page count | 241 |
| First-edition ISBN | 0-688-08727-2 |
| First-edition date | 1991-11 |
| Internal chronology | 10 |
Synopsis
In the tenth Chronicles of Amber novel, Merlin is summoned back to the Courts of Chaos, the realm where he was raised, and discovers he stands closer to real power there than he realized or wanted. As political intrigue unfolds around him, he must use his wits and magical skill to protect his allies and uncover the truth about his father's whereabouts. Navigating a dangerous court environment shaped by rival factions and competing claims, Merlin finds himself drawn ever deeper into the maneuvering surrounding the throne of Chaos, forcing him to weigh his loyalty to his Chaos-born relatives against his ties to Amber, all while trying to determine who around him can still be trusted.
Where it sits
- Universe: Chronicles of Amber
- Series: The Merlin Cycle core; position 5 of 5 in the series' recorded order
- Author: Roger Zelazny
Notes
- First edition: William Morrow and Company (1991).
- From the series record (The Merlin Cycle): Narrated by Merlin, Corwin's son. Publication order = internal chronological order.
Neighbouring works
Publication order and internal chronology are tracked as two separate orderings and are never conflated: a book's place in one says nothing about its place in the other.
- Publication order, within the series The Merlin Cycle: position 5 of 5: previous Knight of Shadows (1989)
- Internal chronology, within Chronicles of Amber: position 10 of 10: previous Knight of Shadows (1989)
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_of_Chaos
- https://www.sfadb.com/Roger_Zelazny
- https://www.isfdb.org
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