Peter V. Brett

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BUZZFEED The fourth volume in The Demon Cycle, the powerful saga of humans winnowed to the brink of extinction by night-stalking demons, and the survivors who fight back, from New York Times bestselling author Peter V. Brett The Skull Throne of Krasia stands empty. Built from the skulls of fallen generals and demon princes, it is a seat of honor and ancient, powerful magic, keeping the demon corelings at bay. From atop the throne, Ahmann Jardir was meant to conquer the known world, forging its isolated peoples into a unified army to rise up and end the demon war once and for all. But Arlen Bales, the Warded Man, stood against this course, challenging Jardir to a duel he could not in honor refuse. Rather than risk defeat, Arlen cast them both from a precipice, leaving the world without a savior and opening a struggle for succession that threatens to tear the Free Cities of Thesa apart. In the south, Inevera, Jardir's First Wife, must find a way to keep their sons from killing one another and plunging their people into civil war as they strive for glory enough to make a claim to the throne. In the north, Leesha Paper and Rojer Inn struggle to forge an alliance between the duchies of Angiers and Miln against the Krasians before it is too late. Caught in the crossfire is the duchy of Lakton--rich and unprotected, ripe for conquest. All the while, the corelings have been growing stronger, and without Arlen and Jardir, there may be none strong enough to stop them. Only Renna Bales may know more about the fate of the missing men, but she, too, has disappeared. . . . Includes a bonus Demon Cycle novella: Holiday in Tibbet's Brook Look for Peter V. Brett's complete Demon Cycle: THE WARDED MAN - THE DESERT SPEAR - THE DAYLIGHT WAR - THE SKULL THRONE - THE CORE

New York Times bestselling author Peter V. Brett brings one of the most imaginative fantasy sagas of the twenty-first century to an epic close in the fifth and final volume of The Demon Cycle. For time out of mind, bloodthirsty demons have stalked the night, culling the human herd to scattered remnants dependent on half-forgotten magics to protect them. Then two heroes arose--men as close as brothers, yet divided by bitter betrayal. Arlen Bales became known as the Warded Man, tattooed head to toe with powerful magic symbols that enable him to fight demons in hand-to-hand combat and emerge victorious. Ahmann Jardir, armed with magically warded weapons, called himself the Deliverer, a figure prophesied to unite humanity and lead them to triumph in Sharak Ka--the final war against demonkind. But in their efforts to bring the war to the demons, Arlen and Jardir have set something in motion that may prove the end of everything they hold dear--a Swarm. Now the war is at hand and humanity cannot hope to win it unless Arlen and Jardir, with the help of Arlen's wife, Renna, can bend a captured demon prince to their will and force the devious creature to lead them to the Core, where the Mother of Demons breeds an inexhaustible army. Trusting their closest confidants, Leesha, Inevera, Ragen, and Elissa, to rally the fractious people of the Free Cities and lead them against the Swarm, Arlen, Renna, and Jardir set out on a desperate quest into the darkest depths of evil--from which none of them expects to return alive. Includes a bonus Demon Cycle short story Look for Peter V. Brett's complete Demon Cycle: THE WARDED MAN - THE DESERT SPEAR - THE DAYLIGHT WAR - THE SKULL THRONE - THE CORE

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER - " Peter V. Brett] confirms his place among epic fantasy's pantheon of greats amid the likes of George R. R. Martin, Steven Erikson, and Robert Jordan."--Fantasy Book Critic The second volume in the internationally bestselling Demon Cycle series continues the epic tale of humanity's last stand against an army of demons--and reveals a new contender for the role of savior. The sun is setting on humanity. The night now belongs to voracious demons that prey upon a dwindling population forced to cower behind half-forgotten symbols of power. Legends tell of a Deliverer: a general who once bound all mankind into a single force that defeated the demons. But is the return of the Deliverer just another myth? Out of the sands rides Ahmann Jardir, who has forged the desert tribes of Krasia into a demon-killing army. He has proclaimed himself Shar'Dama Ka, the Deliverer, and carries ancient weapons--a spear and a crown--that give credence to his claim. But the Northerners claim their own Deliverer: the Warded Man, a dark, forbidding figure. Once, the Shar'Dama Ka and the Warded Man were friends. Now they are fierce adversaries. Yet as old allegiances are tested and fresh alliances forged, all are unaware of the appearance of a new breed of demon, more intelligent--and deadly--than any that have come before. Includes a bonus Demon Cycle novella, Brayan's Gold, and a Krasian dictionary Don't miss any of the thrilling novels in Peter V. Brett's Demon Cycle THE WARDED MAN - THE DESERT SPEAR - THE DAYLIGHT WAR - THE SKULL THRONE - THE CORE

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - " Peter V. Brett] confirms his place among epic fantasy's pantheon of greats amid the likes of George R. R. Martin, Steven Erikson, and Robert Jordan."--Fantasy Book Critic In this third volume in the internationally bestselling Demon Cycle series, humanity has found hope in the battle against demonkind, if only they can avoid going to war with themselves. The night of the new moon, an army of demons rises in force, seeking the deaths of two men with the potential to become the Deliverer--the man prophesied to reunite the scattered remnants of humanity. Arlen Bales, the Warded Man, denies he is the Deliverer, but the more he tries to live as one with the common folk, the more fervently they believe. Among the desert tribes, Ahmann Jardir has proclaimed himself the Deliverer, forging his followers into a mighty demon-killing force. But Jardir's rise was engineered by his First Wife, Inevera, a cunning and powerful priestess whose motives and past are shrouded in mystery. Once Arlen and Jardir were as close as brothers. Now they are the bitterest of rivals. As humanity's enemies rise, the two must first contend with the most deadly demons of all--those lurking in the human heart. Includes a bonus Demon Cycle novella, Messenger's Legacy, and a Krasian dictionary Don't miss any of the thrilling novels in Peter V. Brett's Demon Cycle THE WARDED MAN - THE DESERT SPEAR - THE DAYLIGHT WAR - THE SKULL THRONE - THE CORE

I umindelige tider blev menneskeheden jaget og dræbt af blodtørstige dæmoner. Deres eneste beskyttelse mod væsenerne, der luskede omkring i natten, var gamle, halvglemte magier. Men så stod to helte frem – mænd tætte som brødre, men splittet af bittert forræderi. Arlen Bales blev kendt som Den tatoverede mand, dækket fra top til tå med kraftfulde magiske symboler, der gør ham i stand til ikke bare at kæmpe mod dæmonerne, men besejre dem. Jardir, udrustet med magisk beskyttede våben, kaldte sig selv Forløseren, en person profeteret til at forene menneskeheden og lede dem til sejr i Sharak Ka – det endelige opgør mod dæmonerne. Men i deres forsøg på at udfordre dæmonerne har Arlen og Jardir sat noget i gang, der kan betyde enden på alt, de har kært – en sværm. Krigen venter forude, og menneskeheden har ikke en chance, medmindre Arlen og Jardir, med hjælp fra Arlens hustru Renna, kan knække en tilfangetagen dæmonprins og tvinge det luskede væsen til at lede dem til Kernen, hvor moderen til alle dæmoner avler sin uendelige hær. Arlen, Renna og Jardir sætter deres lid til, at deres nærmeste allierede, Leesha, Inevera, Ragen og Elissa, vil forene folkene i de Frie Byer og lede dem i kampen mod sværmen, imens de selv tager på en farefuld færd ned i ondskabens mørkeste dybder, som ingen af dem regner med at slippe levende fra. Kernen er femte og sidste bog i serien Dæmoncyklussen.

Krasias kranietrone er tom. Det er en æresplads, bygget af kranierne fra faldne generaler og dæmonprinser, hvis oldgamle magi holder ånderne tilbage. Fra tronsædet skulle Ahmann Jardir erobre den kendte verden og forene dets spredte befolkning under én fane i det sidste og afgørende opgør mod dæmonerne. Den tatoverede mand, Arlen Bales, modsatte sig dog Jardir og udfordrede ham til en duel, som hans ære ikke lod ham afvise. Hellere end at risikere nederlag kastede Arlen dem begge i afgrunden, hvilket efterlod verden uden en frelser og gav plads til en strid om tronfølgen, der truer med at splitte Thesas Frie Byer ad. I syden kæmper Jardir og Ineveras sønner om at vinde retten til tronen. Hans førstehustru må nu finde en måde at forhindre dem i at slå hinanden ihjel og kaste folket ud i borgerkrig. I norden kæmper Leesha Paper og Rojer Inn for at skabe en alliance mellem hertugdømmerne Angiers og Miln mod krasianerne, inden det er for sent. Hertugdømmet Lakton er til gengæld fanget som en lus mellem to negle, rigt, ubeskyttet og plukkemodent. Alt imens er dæmonerne blevet mere magtfulde, og uden Arlen og Jardir er der muligvis ingen stærk nok til at stoppe dem. Kun Renna Bales kender måske mere til de to forsvundne mænds skæbne, men hun er også forsvundet … Kranietronen er fjerde bog i serien Dæmoncyklussen.

As darkness falls, the demons will rise: This first book in the Demon Cycle series by New York Times bestselling author Peter V. Brett has been "justifiably a fan favorite for fifteen years" (Robin Hobb). The time has come to stand against the night. At sunset, the corelings rise--demons who well up from the ground like hellish steam, taking on fearsome form and substance. Immune to mortal weapons, they burn with a consuming hatred of humanity. For hundreds of years corelings have terrorized the night, slowly culling the human herd that shelters behind magical wards--symbols of power whose origins are lost in myth and mystery. It was not always this way. Once, men and women battled the corelings on equal terms. Once, under the leadership of the legendary Deliverer, and armed with powerful wards that were not merely shields but weapons, they took the battle to the demons. Now those days are gone. The fighting wards are lost. Night by night, the demons grow stronger, while human numbers dwindle. With hope for the future fading, three young survivors of vicious demon attacks will dare the impossible, stepping beyond the crumbling safety of the wards to risk everything in a desperate quest to regain the secrets of the past. Includes a bonus Demon Cycle novella: The Great Bazaar Don't miss any of the thrilling novels in Peter V. Brett's Demon CycleTHE WARDED MAN - THE DESERT SPEAR - THE DAYLIGHT WAR - THE SKULL THRONE - THE CORE

Peter V. Brett, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Demon Cycle, begins a brand new epic fantasy adventure set in his beloved world, following a new generation of heroes.

An epic fantasy adventure set in the beloved world of the Demon Cycle, following a new generation of heroes, from New York Times bestselling author Peter V. Brett "Heart-wrenching, smart, and modern . . . The Desert Prince has set a new standard for fantasy."--Wesley Chu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The War Arts Saga Fifteen years have passed since the end of the war with demons, creatures of darkness who have hunted the night and plagued humanity since time out of mind. The heroes of humanity's hour of need have become legend, and those who remain struggle to escape their shadows. Olive Paper and Darin Bales have grown up in this new peaceful world. Demons have been all but destroyed, but dangers still lurk for the children of heroes. Olive, princess of Hollow, has her entire life planned out by her mother, Duchess Leesha Paper: a steady march on a checklist to prepare her for succession. The more her mother writes the script, the more Olive rails against playing the parts she is assigned. Darin faces challenges of a different kind. Though free to choose his own path, the weight of legacy hangs heavy around his shoulders. It isn't easy being the son of the man people say saved the world. Everyone expects greatness from Darin, but the only thing he's ever been great at is hiding. When Olive and Darin step across the wards one night, they learn the demons are not all gone, and those that remain hunger for revenge. Events are set in motion that only prophecy can foresee as Olive and Darin seek to find their own places in the world in time to save it again. Don't miss any of Peter V. Brett's riveting Nightfall Saga: THE DESERT PRINCE - THE HIDDEN QUEEN - THE DEMON KING (Coming April 2026 )

An epic fantasy adventure set in the beloved world of the Demon Cycle, following a new generation of heroes, from New York Times bestselling author Peter V. Brett "Heart-wrenching, smart, and modern . . . The Desert Prince has set a new standard for fantasy."--Wesley Chu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The War Arts Saga Fifteen years have passed since the end of the war with demons, creatures of darkness who have hunted the night and plagued humanity since time out of mind. The heroes of humanity's hour of need have become legend, and those who remain struggle to escape their shadows. Olive Paper and Darin Bales have grown up in this new peaceful world. Demons have been all but destroyed, but dangers still lurk for the children of heroes. Olive, princess of Hollow, has her entire life planned out by her mother, Duchess Leesha Paper: a steady march on a checklist to prepare her for succession. The more her mother writes the script, the more Olive rails against playing the parts she is assigned. Darin faces challenges of a different kind. Though free to choose his own path, the weight of legacy hangs heavy around his shoulders. It isn't easy being the son of the man people say saved the world. Everyone expects greatness from Darin, but the only thing he's ever been great at is hiding. When Olive and Darin step across the wards one night, they learn the demons are not all gone, and those that remain hunger for revenge. Events are set in motion that only prophecy can foresee as Olive and Darin seek to find their own places in the world in time to save it again.

Ved nymåne bliver alle skygger mørkere – og dæmonerne rejser sigArlen Bales ved om nogen, hvilken trussel mennesket står overfor. Han har modstået presset fra ånderne, der har formet ham til et så effektivt våben, at han har skabt sig fjender både på og under jordens overflade. Mens Arlen forbereder sit folk til kamp, nærmer en bereden hær sig gennem ørkenen, anført af en mand, der mener, han er forudbestemt til at forene menneskeheden i kampen mod dæmonerne, uanset om de vil eller ej. Ahmann Jardir og Arlen Bales var engang som brødre. Nu er de glødende modstandere, og den eneste person, som Jardir kan måle sig med, hvad ambitioner angår, er hans førstehustru, som også er en viljestærk præstinde. Ånderne angriber om 30 nætter, og de eneste, der er i stand til at besejre dem, er fanget i krigen i dagslyset: En kamp mod hinanden og deres indre dæmoner. Krigen i dagslyset er tredje bog i serien Dæmoncyklussen.

Ved nymåne bliver alle skygger mørkere – og dæmonerne rejser sigArlen Bales ved om nogen, hvilken trussel mennesket står overfor. Han har modstået presset fra ånderne, der har formet ham til et så effektivt våben, at han har skabt sig fjender både på og under jordens overflade. Mens Arlen forbereder sit folk til kamp, nærmer en bereden hær sig gennem ørkenen, anført af en mand, der mener, han er forudbestemt til at forene menneskeheden i kampen mod dæmonerne, uanset om de vil eller ej. Ahmann Jardir og Arlen Bales var engang som brødre. Nu er de glødende modstandere, og den eneste person, som Jardir kan måle sig med, hvad ambitioner angår, er hans førstehustru, som også er en viljestærk præstinde. Ånderne angriber om 30 nætter, og de eneste, der er i stand til at besejre dem, er fanget i krigen i dagslyset: En kamp mod hinanden og deres indre dæmoner. Krigen i dagslyset er tredje bog i serien Dæmoncyklussen.

A new Demon Cycle novella from internationally bestselling author Peter V. Brett

New York Times bestselling author Peter V. Brett returns to his groundbreaking Demon Cycle series with this enthralling novella--the latest story set in his much-loved fantasy world. Each night, the world is overrun by bloodthirsty demons. For centuries, humanity survived only by hiding behind defensive wards--magical symbols with the power to repel the demons. Now, the rediscovery of long-forgotten combat wards has given them the magic they need to fight back. In Tibbet's Brook, the fighting wards have brought change, but the factions and grudges of a troubled past remain. Selia Square, the woman they call Barren, has long been the force that holds the Brook together. As a terrifying new threat emerges, she rallies her people once again. But Selia has a past of her own. And in a small community the personal and the political can never be divided. If Tibbet's Brook is to survive, Selia must uncover memories she has buried deep--the woman she once was, the woman she once loved--and retell their story.

New York Times bestselling author Peter V. Brett brings one of the most imaginative fantasy sagas of the twenty-first century to an epic close in the fifth and final volume of The Demon Cycle. For time out of mind, bloodthirsty demons have stalked the night, culling the human herd to scattered remnants dependent on half-forgotten magics to protect them. Then two heroes arose--men as close as brothers, yet divided by bitter betrayal. Arlen Bales became known as the Warded Man, tattooed head to toe with powerful magic symbols that enable him to fight demons in hand-to-hand combat and emerge victorious. Ahmann Jardir, armed with magically warded weapons, called himself the Deliverer, a figure prophesied to unite humanity and lead them to triumph in Sharak Ka--the final war against demonkind. But in their efforts to bring the war to the demons, Arlen and Jardir have set something in motion that may prove the end of everything they hold dear--a Swarm. Now the war is at hand and humanity cannot hope to win it unless Arlen and Jardir, with the help of Arlen's wife, Renna, can bend a captured demon prince to their will and force the devious creature to lead them to the Core, where the Mother of Demons breeds an inexhaustible army. Trusting their closest confidants, Leesha, Inevera, Ragen, and Elissa, to rally the fractious people of the Free Cities and lead them against the Swarm, Arlen, Renna, and Jardir set out on a desperate quest into the darkest depths of evil--from which none of them expects to return alive. Look for Peter V. Brett's complete Demon Cycle: THE WARDED MAN - THE DESERT SPEAR - THE DAYLIGHT WAR - THE SKULL THRONE - THE CORE

Ørkenspyddet - del 1Mørket sænker sig over menneskehedenNatten regeres af hungrende dæmoner, der næres af den svindende befolkning, som er tvunget til at skjule sig bag halvglemte beskyttelsesruner. Legenderne fortæller om en Forløser: en general, der engang forenede alle folkeslag til én kraft, som besejrede dæmonerne. Men er Forløserens genkomst blot endnu en myte? Måske ikke. Ahmann Jardir rider ud af ørkenen. Han har trænet ørkenstammerne til en dæmondræbende hær og har udråbt sig selv Shar’Dama Ka, Forløseren. Han bærer mytiske våben, et spyd og en krone, som retfærdiggør hans krav på titlen. Men nordboerne har udråbt deres egen Forløser: den tatoverede mand, en mørk, hemmelighedsfuld skikkelse. Engang var Shar’Dama Ka og den tatoverede mand allierede. Nu er de bitre fjender. Gamle alliancer sættes på prøve, og nye opstår. Alt imens dukker en ny race dæmoner op – mere intelligente og mere dødbringende end nogensinde før.

Ørkenspyddet - del 2Mørket sænker sig over menneskehedenNatten regeres af hungrende dæmoner, der næres af den svindende befolkning, som er tvunget til at skjule sig bag halvglemte beskyttelsesruner. Legenderne fortæller om en Forløser: en general, der engang forenede alle folkeslag til én kraft, som besejrede dæmonerne. Men er Forløserens genkomst blot endnu en myte? Måske ikke. Ahmann Jardir rider ud af ørkenen. Han har trænet ørkenstammerne til en dæmondræbende hær og har udråbt sig selv Shar’Dama Ka, Forløseren. Han bærer mytiske våben, et spyd og en krone, som retfærdiggør hans krav på titlen. Men nordboerne har udråbt deres egen Forløser: den tatoverede mand, en mørk, hemmelighedsfuld skikkelse. Engang var Shar’Dama Ka og den tatoverede mand allierede. Nu er de bitre fjender. Gamle alliancer sættes på prøve, og nye opstår. Alt imens dukker en ny race dæmoner op – mere intelligente og mere dødbringende end nogensinde før.