Peter V. Brett
Peter V. Brett
b. 8 February 1973 · From United States- Books
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Peter V. Brett is an American fantasy novelist, born in New Rochelle, New York, in 1973. He studied English literature and art history at the University at Buffalo and worked in pharmaceutical publishing in New York City before writing full time.
His debut, published as The Painted Man in the UK and The Warded Man in the US, began The Demon Cycle, a five-book series in which demons rise from the ground each night; the series has sold millions of copies worldwide.
He has also written novellas set in that world, including Messenger's Legacy and Barren, and The Nightfall Saga, which begins with The Desert Prince and is set years after the original series. He lives in New York.
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The main series order is The Warded Man (or The Painted Man), The Desert Spear, The Daylight War, The Skull Throne, and The Core. There are also novellas like The Great Bazaar and Other Stories, Brayan's Gold, and Messenger's Legacy that expand on the world and characters.
Peter V. Brett is widely recognized for his epic fantasy series, The Demon Cycle, which features a world where humanity is besieged by demons that rise at night. The series is known for its detailed world-building and character development.
While he is primarily known for The Demon Cycle, Peter V. Brett has contributed short stories to anthologies, such as the Unfettered series, which showcase his writing beyond the main saga.