Brayan's Gold
A novella. Dust jacket and interior illustrations by Lauren K. Cannon.
Return to the world of The Warded Man and The Desert Spear in an illustrated new novella by Peter V. Brett.
Humanity has been brought to the brink of extinction. Each night, the world is overrun by demons — bloodthirsty creatures of nightmare that have been hunting the surface for over 300 years. A scant few hamlets and half-starved city-states are all that remain of a once proud civilization, and it is only by hiding behind wards, ancient symbols with the power to repel the demons, that they survive. A handful of Messengers brave the night to keep the lines of communication open between the increasingly isolated populace.
Arlen Bales is seventeen, an apprentice Messenger in brand new armor, about to go out for the first time alongside a trained Messenger on a simple overnight trip. Instead Arlen finds himself alone on a frozen mountainside, carrying a dangerous cargo to Count Brayan’s gold mine, one of the furthest points in the duchy. And One Arm, the giant rock demon, hunts him still.
But Brayan’s Gold may offer a way for Arlen to be free of One Arm forever, if he is willing to wager his life on the chance.
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Peter V. Brett
Peter V. Brett is a storyteller whose world-building prowess and unique take on dark fantasy have earned him a dedicated fanbase. Best known for his Demon Cycle series, Brett transports readers into a terrifying and vivid world where humanity fights for survival against creatures of nightmare—demons that rise every night to prey on the living. His approach to fantasy is far from traditional, blending deeply personal character arcs with pulse-pounding action, all while exploring themes of survival, fear, and hope in a world that’s anything but kind.
The Demon Cycle Universe
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