Tato série zkoumá temný fantasy svět plný démonů a dalších nadpřirozených bytostí. Narativ sleduje různé postavy, jak se vyrovnávají se složitostmi moci, morálky a boje o přežití. Témata dobra versus zlo jsou přítomná, spolu se složitým světováním a hlubokým rozvojem postav. Čtenáři, kteří si užívají epickou fantasy s temnějším nádechem, budou tuto sérii fascinující.
Humankind has ceded the night to the Corelings, demons that rise each day at dusk, killing until dawn The world's few surviving humans hide behind magical wards, praying that the magic will see them through another night But there are three stubborn children who know that there is more to the world than what they've been told, if only they can risk leaving the safety of the wards to find it.
Continuing the impressive debut fantasy series from author Peter V. Brett, The Desert Spear is book two of the Demon trilogy, pulling the reader into a world of demons, darkness and heroes.
Civil war ravages the north and south, battles fought between those who should be working together. It is up to Arlen and Jardir to put aside their differences and bring their people to terms if they are to have any chance of saving their civilisation from demon-rule.
"Built from the skulls of fallen generals and demon princes, the Skull Throne of Krasia is a seat of honor and powerful magic that keeps the demon corelings at bay. Now it stands empty. From atop it, Ahmann Jardir was meant to conquer the known world, forging a unified army to end the demon war once and for all. Arlen Bales, the Warded Man, stood against this course, challenging Jardir to a duel to the death. Rather than risk defeat, Arlen cast Jardir and himself from a precipice, opening a struggle for succession that threatens to tear the Free Cities of Thesa apart" -- back cover
Der atemberaubende Höhepunkt von Peter V. Bretts großer Dämonensaga Das Leuchten der Magie ist der atemberaubende erste Teil von The Core , dem fünften Band und grandiosen Höhepunkt von Peter V. Bretts Dämonensaga. Der zweite Teil erscheint unter dem Titel Die Stimmen des Abgrunds im Frühjahr 2018. Seit die Menschen beschlossen haben, sich den Dämonen der Nacht entgegenzustellen und zu kämpfen, hat sich das Antlitz der Welt gewandelt. Das Volk der Krasianer ist gegen den Norden in den Krieg gezogen, und das kleine Tal der Holzfäller ist zu einer mächtigen, siegelbewehrten Stadt angewachsen. Doch Arlen, der tätowierte Mann, und Jardir, der Anführer der Krasianer, stehen sich immer noch in erbitterter Feindschaft gegenüber – bis sie eines Tages beschließen, gemeinsam den Kampf zu den Dämonen hinunter ins Reich der Tiefe zu tragen. Die letzte Schlacht gegen die Wesen der Finsternis entscheidet über das Schicksal aller Völker …
Prepare for the final descent into darkness as Peter V. Brett concludes one of the most imaginative fantasy sagas of the twenty-first century. The war has begun. For ages, demons have hunted humanity, leaving only scattered remnants reliant on ancient magics for protection. Two heroes emerged—Arlen Bales, known as the Painted Man, whose tattoos grant him the power to fight demons, and Ahmann Jardir, the Deliverer, prophesied to unite humanity against their foes. However, their efforts to confront the demons have unleashed a catastrophic Swarm that threatens everything they cherish. As the war looms, Arlen and Jardir, alongside Arlen's wife Renna, must capture a demon prince and compel it to lead them to the Core, the source of the Mother of Demons and her endless army. Meanwhile, they entrust their closest allies—Leesha, Inevera, Ragen, and Elissa—to unite the fragmented Free Cities against the impending threat. Together, Arlen, Renna, and Jardir embark on a perilous journey into the heart of evil, fully aware that they may not return alive. The fate of humanity hangs in the balance as they confront their darkest fears and the ultimate battle against demonkind.
Nach Das Leuchten der Magie ist Die Stimmen des Abgrunds der packende zweite Teil des fünften Bandes von Peter V. Bretts Dämonensaga, der im Original unter dem Titel The Core erschienen ist. Der letzte Krieg zwischen Menschen und Dämonen steht unmittelbar bevor, und die einzige Hoffnung der Menschheit ruht nun auf Arlen, seiner Frau Renna und seinem Rivalen Jardir. Denn nur, wenn es ihnen gelingt, den Willen eines der mächtigen Dämonenprinzen zu brechen und ihn zu zwingen, sie in den Abgrund zu führen, werden sie die dort herangezüchtete Dämonenarmee aufhalten können. Aber noch ist der Sieg gegen die Dämonen nur ein Traum …
Dämonen sind der Schrecken der Nacht. Doch immer wieder gibt es Menschen, die es wagen, sich diesen Kreaturen in den Weg zu stellen. Einer von ihnen ist der junge Kurier Arlen, der auf seinen Missionen lernt, dass es neben Mut auch neue Ideen braucht, um in dieser gefährlichen Welt zu überleben – und der schon bald als der »Tätowierte Mann« den Menschen neue Hoffnung im Kampf gegen die Dämonen gibt. Denn Arlen ist nicht allein. Manchmal an seiner Seite, manchmal aber auch an entlegenen Orten, stehen Menschen auf und fangen an, sich gegen die Bestien der Nacht zu wehren. Menschen, die füreinander und für mehr Gerechtigkeit eintreten, wie die junge Brianne, wie der Waisenjunge Dorn oder wie Selia, die Dorfsprecherin. Menschen mit einzigartigen Schicksalen … In »Das Feuer der Dämonen« sind erstmals alle vier Erzählungen des Bestsellerautors Peter V. Brett aus der Welt von »Das Lied der Dunkelheit« versammelt, zusätzlich mit drei bisher unveröffentlichten Bonusgeschichten sowie einem ausführlichen Anhang.
"From New York Times bestselling author Peter V. Brett comes a new fantasy saga about the children of a band of legendary heroes--who must become heroes for a new generation. An all-new story set in the world of the beloved Demon Cycle series. Fifteen years ago, humankind won a devastating war against an army of demons. They were led by a generation of heroes whose lives have now become legend--and whose children live in peace, but also in the shadow of their parents' legacies. Darin is the son of the greatest of these heroes, a man venerated as a near-god. The world expects Darin to be just like his father, but he couldn't feel more different: He's a gentle musician who prefers his violin to the sword. Olive's parents are royals from rival kingdoms who were also both once powerful demon hunters. Olive has lived a sheltered life in the palace, but soon discovers that they've inherited their parents' incredible magical power... and a love for combat. Olive and Darin have grown up in a world that their parents made for them: one where demons no longer torment mankind. But there are signs that the demons have returned to the earth--and that they might be hunting Olive. Now Olive and Darin have to prepare to face this ancient threat... and to fight for the freedom to create their own destinies"-- Provided by publisher
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. Briar Damaj is a boy of six in the small village of Bogton. Half Krasian, the village children call him Mudboy for his dark skin. When tragedy strikes, Briar decides the town is better off without him, fleeing into the bog with nothing but his wits and a bit of herb lore to protect him. After twenty years, Ragen Messenger has agreed to retire and pass on his route to his protégé, Arlen Bales. But for all that he’s earned the rest, he has no idea what to do with the rest of his life. When he learns Briar, the son of an old friend, is missing, Ragen is willing to risk any danger to bring him safely home.
After The Great Bazaar and Brayan's Gold and Messenger's Legacy comes Barren, an enchanting new short story set in the much-loved world of the DEMON CYCLE series
Two exciting short stories set in the engrossing world of The Demon Cycle from bestselling fantasy author 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 and killing humanity 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. But there was a time when the demons were not so bold. A time when wards did more than hold the demons at bay. They allowed man to fight back, and to win. Messenger Arlen Bales will search anywhere, dare anything, to return this magic to the world. Abban, a merchant in the Great Bazaar of Krasia, purports to sell everything a man's heart could desire, including, perhaps, the key to Arlen's quest. The Great Bazaar and Brayan's Gold is the essential addition to one of the most exciting epic fantasy series currently being published.
