The Courts of Chaos

The Courts of Chaos is a fantasy novel by American writer Roger Zelazny, the fifth book in the Chronicles of Amber series. It was first published in serial format in Galaxy Science Fiction magazine. This novel ends the first Amber series, which is narrated by Corwin. The second series begins with Trumps of Doom, whose protagonist is his son, Merlin. Corwin must ride the entire length of the multiverse, from Amber to the Courts of Chaos, while Oberon attempts to repair the Pattern. At the same time, Brand pursues Corwin, trying to steal the Jewel of Judgement.