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The Desert Spear: Book Two of The Demon Cycle [Mass Market Paperback]

Peter V. Brett
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Mar 1 2011
The sun is setting on humanity. The night now belongs to voracious demons that prey upon a dwindling population forced to cower behind half-forgotten symbols of power. Legends tell of a Deliverer: a general who once bound all mankind into a single force that defeated the demons. But is the return of the Deliverer just another myth? Perhaps not. Out of the desert rides Ahmann Jardir, who has forged the desert tribes into a demon-killing army. He has proclaimed himself Shar’Dama Ka, the Deliverer, and he carries ancient weapons—a spear and a crown—that give credence to his claim. But the Northerners claim their own Deliverer: the Warded Man, a dark, forbidding figure. Once, the Shar’Dama Ka and the Warded Man were friends. Now they are fierce adversaries. Yet as old allegiances are tested and fresh alliances forged, all are unaware of the appearance of a new breed of demon, more intelligent—and deadly—than any that have come before.

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“The most significant and cinematic fantasy epic since The Lord of the Rings. Inspired, compelling, and totally addictive!” —Paul W. S. Anderson, director of Resident Evil: Afterlife
 

“Peter V. Brett is one of my favorite new authors.”—Patrick Rothfuss, New York Times bestselling author of The Name of the Wind

About the Author

Peter V. Brett is the internationally bestselling author of The Warded Man and The Desert Spear. Raised on a steady diet of fantasy novels, comic books, and Dungeons & Dragons, Brett has been writing fantasy stories for as long as he can remember. He received a bachelor of arts degree in English literature and art history from the University at Buffalo in 1995, then spent more than a decade in pharmaceutical publishing before returning to his bliss. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.


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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good July 30 2010
Format:Hardcover
All I have to say is that it was a very good book, follows well The Warded Man, cant wait for the third
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By J. Cameron-Smith TOP 50 REVIEWER
Format:Hardcover
This is the second book in a projected series (The Demon War). I thoroughly enjoyed the first book - `The Painted Man' (UK and Australia); `The Warded Man' (USA) - and have been eagerly awaiting this one. I was not disappointed.

This instalment does not start where `The Painted Man' finishes. Instead, the book opens with Jardir (who played a role in the first book), and we follow his journey from childhood to adulthood. This provides a detailed look at Krasian customs and culture and succeeds in bringing Krasia to life.
Once the desert world of Krasia is described, with Jardir considered to be the Deliverer (Shar' Darma Ka), the story widens out to encompass the green-lands where Arlen Bales as The Painted Man is considered to be the Deliverer and returns to the present, and to follow the journeys of a number of different characters including Jardir, Arlen, Leesha, Rojer and Renna.

Two different men considered to be the Deliverer, each representing different cultures but with one common enemy: the corelings. Humanity is running out of time: the population is dwindling and the demons are growing in number, intelligence and strength. In this complex world, both the green-landers and the desert people possess critical knowledge and skills: will they be able to work together? Is there really a single Deliverer? If so, who is it and how will they save the world?

`Monsters do not always hide in the shadows.'

In some ways I enjoyed this book better than `The Warded Man'. Even though I wanted to read more about Arlen Bales, this instalment more clearly establishes the world in which the battle for survival will be fought. I'm now looking forward to the third book.

Jennifer Cameron-Smith
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Not to be missed July 12 2010
Format:Hardcover
I was a little put off by the first part which is Jardir's life story. At that point, I not sure I wanted to read about him. I'm not saying it's boring, but just not want I expected. But I guess we need to know the back story in order to get on with the rest. Brett is a great writer. His caracters are deep with personal baggage and conflicting psychological interests. The story telling in the first book was simpler. Now we see all kinds of potential twists and turns. I think we're in for several installments.
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