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The Desert Spear by Peter V. Brett

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The Desert Spear

The Demon Cycle (Related to this series)

Narrator
Colin Mace
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Publish Date
27 November 2014
Run Time
24 hours 59 minutes
Format
Audiobook

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What to expect

Continuing the impressive debut fantasy series from author Peter V. Brett, The Desert Spear is book two of the Demon Cycle, pulling the reader into a world of demons, darkness and heroes.

The Deliverer has returned, but who is he?

Arlen Bales, formerly of the small hamlet of Tibbet’s Brook, learnt harsh lessons about life as he grew up in a world where hungry demons stalk the night and humanity is trapped by its own fear. He chose a different path; chose to fight inherited apathy and the corelings, and eventually he became the Painted Man, a reluctant saviour.

But the figure emerging from the desert, calling himself the Deliverer, is not Arlen. He is a friend and betrayer, and though he carries the spear from the Deliverer’s tomb, he also heads a vast army intent on a holy war against the demon plague… and anyone else who stands in his way.

Critics Review

  • Praise for The Demon Cycle:

    ‘Peter V. Brett is one of my favourite new authors’
    Patrick Rothfuss

    ‘There is much to admire in Peter Brett’s writing, and his concept is brilliant. There’s action and suspense all the way.’ Terry Brooks

    ‘[Peter V. Brett is] at the top of his game. I give this my highest recommendation.’
    Tor.com

    ‘[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

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Details

Author
Peter V. Brett
Narrator
Colin Mace
Duration
24 hours 59 minutes
Release Date
27 November 2014
ISBN
9780007568420
Format
Audiobook
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Genre
War, combat and military adventure fiction, Epic fantasy / high fantasy, Dark fantasy, Speculative fiction, Myths and Legends / Mythic fiction, Narrative theme: coming of age, Narrative theme: journeys and voyages

Synopsis

Continuing the impressive debut fantasy series from author Peter V. Brett, The Desert Spear is book two of the Demon Cycle, pulling the reader into a world of demons, darkness and heroes. The Deliverer has returned, but who is he? Arlen Bales, formerly of the small hamlet of Tibbet’s Brook, learnt harsh lessons about life as he grew up in a world where hungry demons stalk the night and humanity is trapped by its own fear. He chose a different path; chose to fight inherited apathy and the corelings, and eventually he became the Painted Man, a reluctant saviour. But the figure emerging from the desert, calling himself the Deliverer, is not Arlen. He is a friend and betrayer, and though he carries the spear from the Deliverer’s tomb, he also heads a vast army intent on a holy war against the demon plague… and anyone else who stands in his way.

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