Peter V. Brett

5 summariesFantasy

Peter V. Brett is an American author known for his contributions to the fantasy genre. His notable works include The Warded Man, The Desert Spear, The Daylight War, The Skull Throne, and The Core, which together form the Demon Cycle series. Brett's writing often explores themes of survival and the human spirit in a world threatened by dark forces.

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Books by Peter V. Brett

5 books available

The Warded Man
Peter V. Brett
4.2 (109k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
Humanity hides from nightly demon attacks behind fading magic. Three individuals defy this fear, uncover lost combat methods, and start a desperate war against the encroaching darkness.
The Desert Spear
Peter V. Brett
4.2 (79k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
As humanity shrinks under demon attacks, two former friends, now rival 'Deliverers' with ancient artifacts and armies, fight over who will save the world, unaware of a new, terrifying demon breed emerging.
The Daylight War
Peter V. Brett
4.2 (54k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
As humanity faces extinction, a tattooed warrior who denies his destiny and a desert general who accepts his prophecied role fight a brutal war for mankind's future, while ancient magic and priestesses pull their strings amidst a rising tide of demons.
The Skull Throne
Peter V. Brett
4.1 (32k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
With the Skull Throne empty and its two most powerful contenders vanished, humanity teeters on the brink of civil war and a demonic apocalypse, leaving a fractured world to scramble for a savior while ancient evils grow stronger.
The Core
Peter V. Brett
4.2 (20k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
Humanity faces annihilation from an endless demon swarm. Two estranged heroes, one warded and one wielding enchanted weapons, must unite with allies and a captured demon prince to journey into the Core of evil and confront the Mother of Demons.