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The Desert Spear
- The Demon Cycle, Book 2
- Narrated by: Colin Mace
- Length: 24 hrs and 58 mins
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Summary
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.
Critic reviews
Praise for The Painted Man:
"I enjoyed The Painted Man immensely. Action and suspense all the way." (Terry Brooks)
"An absolute masterpiece… literally unputdownable, and deserves to be the next Big Thing in dark fantasy." (www.ozhorrorscope.com)
"A very accomplished debut fantasy. Recommended." (www.sfrevu.com)
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- Northern Reader
- 15-05-15
fantastic sequel. Cannot wait for the next one.
only issue with the reader is that I can hear him swallowing every now and then
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- Ian Rider
- 14-10-19
Decent book
This book was the hardest to listen to. Don't get me wrong I enjoyed it, it was just a little slow in places. over all its still a great serise.
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- David
- 21-05-16
An excellent sequel.
The first half drags a bit but makes more sense as the book progresses. Really enjoyed it and can't wait to hear the next installation.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-10-17
AMAZING
I’m a couple books in. It’s definitely up there with the best I’ve read. Literally cannot stop thinking about it all day at work. The concept and the balance of the world is perfect so far. It just keeps getting better.
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- Robert B. Icke
- 01-05-16
A decent read (listen). The narrator is still excellent.
Not quite as addictive as the initial book but still an interesting read.
A bit on the slow side the 1st half but it does pick up slightly toward the end. I hope with the 3rd instalment it's less background info and more demon guts.
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- Saajan
- 05-09-18
Good story building
A little bit of a slow start. Power through the first few chapters and once you start revisiting other main characters it is more fun. But do pay attention to the few chapters as it will add to the plot
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- Peter
- 10-04-18
A New Dark Fantasy that's worth listening to.
The characters are believable as people and are beautifully woven into a gripping story.
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- Raven Eagles-Flight
- 01-09-21
Colin Mace is a joy to listen to
Great story, read & listened to it many times. Series captures the imagination. Highly recommended
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- Susan
- 29-07-15
Amazing 2nd instalment
I agree with some of the other reviewer in that the frequency of Arabic sounding names at the start of the book can, initially get in the way off getting to grips with the natural flow of the story. I admit I had the restart this book a couple of time to get past the first 3 - 4 chapters to understand and absorb what was going on in the story. The key is to listen when you can really focus. Do that and you will find its a more than worthwhile investment in the new characters, which is essentially a backstory of two sand warriors from the first book. This is another great paced story that encompasses a huge amount of ground. We soon meet up with our old friends Leesha, Rogier and Arlan. Enjoyed this book hugely and so pleased I persevered past the first few chapters as I was totally engrossed and carried away with the story once again. What more can you ask from a book. Isn't one of the pleasures of reading to be carried away to another time, place or world? For me it is and this book gave me a first class ticket to another world simply by popping in my headphones. No passport needed and no packing required.
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- Matthew
- 15-02-21
I love this series so much!
It has everything, I’ve read this series a few times and I’m a little biased, but yeah, can’t wait for it to be made into a movie, a 3 part movie, none of this tv series rubbish x
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