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The Desert Spear (The Demon Cycle, Book 2)

By: Peter V. Brett
Narrated by: Colin Mace
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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.

 Action & Adventure Dark Fantasy Epic Fantasy Genre Fiction Supernatural Thriller & Suspense War & Military

Critic Reviews

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
All stars
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Brilliant story. Great character development and relationship evolution. I am straight onto the next one

Love this series!

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I only give 4 stars as it's not quite as good as other fantasies such as The Storm light archive or things written by Feist but it's still quite good. the narrator is also a talented voice actor which is a nice bonus.

pretty darn good

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great book that makes you want to stay in Arlen's world longer. a book to get lost in.

the desert spear

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Must listen am going through this series so fast I don’t want to out it down

Great series

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Story is evolving and excited to see where the next book goes as it is really coming together

really setting up for the next book

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