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By: Peter V. Brett
Narrated by: Colin Mace
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A thrilling and tantalising cosy fantasy novella set in the engrossing world of The Demon Cycle from internationally bestselling fantasy author Peter V. Brett.

DEMON CLAWS

The battle against the demons has been won. The town of Tibbet’s Brook is enjoying a peaceful winter until the body of local businessman Rusco Hog is discovered on the old Tanner farm, his fatal injuries pointing towards a demon attack.

BUTTER COOKIES

For Selia Barren, the Town Speaker, the evidence doesn’t add up. She suspects foul play. Rusco didn’t become the richest man in town by making friends, and it seems everyone in Tibbet’s Brook has a motive. And she’s willing to go to any length to find the truth – including trading her delicious butter cookies for secrets, which are proving too tempting to resist.

©2025 Peter V. Brett (P)2025 HarperCollins Publishers
Action & Adventure Dragons & Mythical Creatures Epic Fantasy
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PRAISE FOR PETER V. BRETT

‘Epic in scale and emotionally intimate, it delivers immaculate world-building, complex politics – both sexual and social, and propulsive, edge-of-the-seat plotting. Settle down for a feast of turns, twists, [and] magic’ – DAILY MAIL

‘Peter Brett takes the reader with him and his characters on an electric and unrelenting charge through the demon-haunted depths of the Warded universe, full of love and death’ – Naomi Novik, Sunday Times bestselling author of Uprooted

‘An intricately crafted tale of intrigue and courage where one’s station and lineage determines everything, good and bad. An exciting read. Peter Brett has outdone himself with this first book in a new series.’ – Terry Brooks, No.1 New York Times bestselling author

‘The Desert Prince is a class act. Wonderful storytelling, flawed and believable characters and a ratcheting of tension that has you reading well into the dark hours. This is a must read’ – John Gwynne, author of Malice

‘The Desert Prince is a deeply intimate, yet epic adventure. Heart-wrenching, smart, and modern, this book kept me wide-eyed and wide awake for many-a-nights as I struggled step-for-step alongside Olive and Darin from the green lands to the desert pits to the darkest recesses of the demon minds. The Desert Prince has set a new standard for fantasy.’ – Wesley Chu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the War Arts Saga

'The Desert Prince is the work of a master at the top of his game. The new cast of would-be heroes instantly draw you into a world full of old dangers as Brett cranks up the tension to unbearable levels. If you’re going to read this book, cancel all your plans because there’s no way you’ll be able to put it down once you start. This is the best Peter V Brett book so far.’ – Mike Shackle, author of We Are the Dead

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finally they got Colin Mace back! he knows how to do the demon cycle proper justice! the story was really good and i hope for more. please keep colin mace. he is perfect

YES! This is what the demon cycle is

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Whilst the major events are mentioned / referred to in the main novels, this story looks at the lives of those in Tibbets Brook especially the formidable Celia Barron, Speaker and Roscoe Hogg, Merchant.

The author has taken us to a place anyone who has read the Demon Cycle knows well - the birthplace of Arlen Bales “The Painted Man”

No Arlen, Renna etc but follows Celia Baron and how she deals the trials and tribulations of life after the last demon war. A fabulous one off story.

Even better we have the excellent Colin Mace back as narrator. It was following Mr Mace that I found this magnificent world.

Mr Brett can we have more stories like this and of course Colin Mace must narrate.

Fabulous Peek into Tibbets Brook without Heroes

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Every single character is complex and fully formed with an interesting personality and history (highly recommend reading ALL the books in the series), which makes every sojourn into this world an absolute joy. I never want the story to end! Please Sir, can we have some more 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

The narration was a tad stilted in places but I wouldn't have anyone else read any of the Demon Cycle books! I almost didn't listen to the series that follows on because the narrators were different! They just sounded all wrong; their pronunciation of particular words and names... Do your due diligence and listen to the previous narrator's pronunciation so there's at least some continuity, please!!! REALLY annoying. Or better yet, just let Colin Mace narrate ALL of Peter V. Brett's books, please. Thank you!

Love the characters in this world

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As always with Peter V Brett this is Beautifully written and the characters shine so easily. I dropped right back into it within seconds.
Leaves me wanting more..

Maybe my fav Demon Cycle Yet…

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Honestly this was beautiful and true to the series in every way. however there was a massive glaring issue with it: the book ended! unacceptable! I require more book :D

Utterly charming return to my favourite world

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