Peter V. Brett
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Peter V. Brett is an American writer of fantasy novels. He is the author of the ongoing Demon Series, whose first volume The Painted Man
, was first published in the United Kingdom by HarperCollins's Voyager imprint in 2008. The book is known as The Warded Man in the United States where it was published by Del Rey Books
.
, graduating in 1995. Subsequently he spent more than ten years working in the pharmaceutical publication field, before becoming a full time novelist. He had, however, been writing fantasy stories across much of his life and The Painted Man was his fourth novel. He lives in Brooklyn
with his wife and daughter.
(also known by the variant title The Warded Man) and much of his second novel on his HP Ipaq 6515 while on the New York subway.
The first novel in the Demon Series introduces a world formerly the home of an advanced human civilization, now reduced to a 'dark age' by the attacks of demons, known as 'corelings'. The corelings are powerful beings, with magical abilities and differing elemental natures, and each night emerge from the planet's core to feed on humans. The story is told from the perspective of three main characters, Arlen, Leesha and Rojer, showing their passage from childhood to maturity and the beginning of their individual quests to bring an end to the terror that has befallen humankind. Each character possess differing talents, which develop across the tale, and will become key in the ongoing struggle. It has been translated into German, Polish, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Serbian and Japanese.
The Desert Spear
is book two of the Demon Series. 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.
Brett's novelettes include the 2010 book The Great Bazaar and Other Stories, and the 2011 book Brayan’s Gold.
The Painted Man
The Painted Man is a fantasy novel written by American writer Peter V. Brett. It is the first part of the Demon Cycle. It was first published by HarperCollins's Voyager imprint in the United Kingdom on 1 September 2008, and was published in the United States under the title of The Warded Man in...
, was first published in the United Kingdom by HarperCollins's Voyager imprint in 2008. The book is known as The Warded Man in the United States where it was published by Del Rey Books
Del Rey Books
Del Rey Books is a branch of Ballantine Books, which is owned by Random House and, in turn since 1998, by Bertelsmann AG. It is a separate imprint established in 1977 under the editorship of author Lester del Rey and his wife Judy-Lynn del Rey. It specializes in science fiction and fantasy...
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Early life
Peter Brett developed an interest in fantasy from his early years, and also enjoys comics and role playing. He studied English Literature and Art History at the University at BuffaloUniversity at Buffalo, The State University of New York
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, also commonly known as the University at Buffalo or UB, is a public research university and a "University Center" in the State University of New York system. The university was founded by Millard Fillmore in 1846. UB has multiple campuses...
, graduating in 1995. Subsequently he spent more than ten years working in the pharmaceutical publication field, before becoming a full time novelist. He had, however, been writing fantasy stories across much of his life and The Painted Man was his fourth novel. He lives in Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs, with nearly 2.6 million residents, and the second-largest in area. Since 1896, Brooklyn has had the same boundaries as Kings County, which is now the most populous county in New York State and the second-most densely populated...
with his wife and daughter.
Career
Brett wrote his 2008 novel The Painted ManThe Painted Man
The Painted Man is a fantasy novel written by American writer Peter V. Brett. It is the first part of the Demon Cycle. It was first published by HarperCollins's Voyager imprint in the United Kingdom on 1 September 2008, and was published in the United States under the title of The Warded Man in...
(also known by the variant title The Warded Man) and much of his second novel on his HP Ipaq 6515 while on the New York subway.
The first novel in the Demon Series introduces a world formerly the home of an advanced human civilization, now reduced to a 'dark age' by the attacks of demons, known as 'corelings'. The corelings are powerful beings, with magical abilities and differing elemental natures, and each night emerge from the planet's core to feed on humans. The story is told from the perspective of three main characters, Arlen, Leesha and Rojer, showing their passage from childhood to maturity and the beginning of their individual quests to bring an end to the terror that has befallen humankind. Each character possess differing talents, which develop across the tale, and will become key in the ongoing struggle. It has been translated into German, Polish, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Serbian and Japanese.
The Desert Spear
The Desert Spear
The Desert Spear is a fantasy novel written by American writer Peter V. Brett and sequel to The Painted Man...
is book two of the Demon Series. 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.
Brett's novelettes include the 2010 book The Great Bazaar and Other Stories, and the 2011 book Brayan’s Gold.