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The Desert Spear

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

 Action & Adventure Dark Fantasy Epic Fantasy Genre Fiction Supernatural Thriller & Suspense War & Military Exciting
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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
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Absolutely hooked! Best audible experience to date. Definitely worth the hype. Not going to bother discuss plot points needless to say if you have read the first book in the series and liked it you will like this one!

And a round of applause for the narrator, the regional accents make following the various sub plots and increase in character's all the more easy to follow. Pacing superb as well as vocal acting brings the words to life. This is what audible was made for!

Superb!

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great story. Great narration. the intertwining of stories is very clever. And the characters are wonderful. i love this series. Where's the next one?

loved it

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it was a long time before I read this one bit it's stunning. can't fault it at all.

another amazing book in the series

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Good characterisation, good plot and pace, excellent narration. What more could you want? Thoroughly enjoyed first two books of this series.

All good

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This is my second time reading this story, read it the first time and it's still a fantastic book second time round.

Gripping story

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