The Daylight War by Peter V. Brett is the third installment in The Demon Cycle series, continuing the epic fantasy saga with a focus on the ongoing conflict between humans and demons. The book delves into the intricate relationships and power struggles among characters like Arlen, Jardir, Leesha, and Inevera, while introducing new elements such as mind-controlling demons and political intrigue. The narrative unfolds through multiple viewpoints, building tension and setting the stage for the final conflict between the desert people and the greenlanders.
The Daylight War navigates through complex character developments, rich world-building, and a plot that is filled with action, romance, political intrigue, and suspense. Peter V. Brett's writing style blends original concepts with non-stop action, immersing readers in a fantasy universe where the lines between good and evil are blurred, and each character's motivations are explored in depth. With a cliffhanger ending that leaves readers eagerly anticipating the next installment, this book offers a captivating and engaging continuation of The Demon Cycle series.
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The Daylight War contains content warnings for themes of violence, sexual content, and human rights violations, particularly in relation to the portrayal of Krasian culture.
Has Romance?
There is a medium level of romance present in The Daylight War, featuring relationships that evolve throughout the narrative.
From The Publisher:
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
With The Warded Man and The Desert Spear, Peter V. Brett surged to the front rank of contemporary fantasy, standing alongside giants in the field such as George R. R. Martin, Robert Jordan, and Terry Brooks. The Daylight War, the eagerly anticipated third volume in Brett's internationally bestselling Demon Cycle, continues the epic tale of humanity's last stand against an army of demons that rise each night to prey on mankind.
On the night of the new moon, the demons rise in force, seeking the deaths of two men, both of whom have the potential to become the fabled Deliverer, the man prophesied to reunite the scattered remnants of humanity in a final push to destroy the demon corelings once and for all.
Arlen Bales was once an ordinary man, but now he has become something more-the Warded Man, tattooed with eldritch wards so powerful they make him a match for any demon. Arlen denies he is the Deliverer at every turn, but the more he tries to be one with the common folk, the more fervently they believe. Many would follow him, but Arlen's path threatens to lead to a dark place he alone can travel to, and from which there may be no returning.
The only one with hope of keeping Arlen in the world of men, or joining him in his descent into the world of demons, is Renna Tanner, a fierce young woman in danger of losing herself to the power of demon magic.
Ahmann Jardir has forged the warlike desert tribes of Krasia into a demon-killing army and proclaimed himself Shar'Dama Ka, the Deliverer. He carries ancient weapons-a spear and a crown-that give credence to his claim, and already vast swaths of the green lands bow to his control.
But Jardir did not come to power on his own. His rise was engineered by his First Wife, Inevera, a cunning and powerful priestess whose formidable demon bone magic gives her the ability to glimpse the future. Inevera's motives and past are shrouded in mystery, and even Jardir does not entirely trust her.
Once Arlen and Jardir were as close as brothers. Now they are the bitterest of rivals. As humanity's enemies rise, the only two men capable of defeating them are divided against each other by the most deadly demons of all-those lurking in the human heart.
Look for Peter V. Brett's complete Demon Cycle:
THE WARDED MAN | THE DESERT SPEAR | THE DAYLIGHT WAR | THE SKULL THRONE | THE CORE
Praise for The Daylight War
"[Peter V. 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
"Brett's prose and flow remain virtually flawless, providing for a smooth read during which you don't feel guilty for skipping two meals so you can lie on the couch and keep reading."-Fixed on Fantasy
"The best book yet in The Demon Cycle. If you are looking for a great series, look no further."-Roqoo Depot
"After the phenomenal success of both The Warded Man and The Desert Spear, I was tentative about The Daylight War; surely it couldn't get much better? Well, I was wrong. . . . This will be a strong contender for one of the best books of the year, even this early on."-Jet Black Ink
"Brett has his hooks in me and I want more of The Demon Cycle."-Best Fantasy Books
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About the Author:
Peter V. Brett is the internationally bestselling author of the Demon Cycle series, which has sold more than 2.5 million copies in twenty-five languages worldwide. The novels in the series are The Warded Man, The Desert Spear, The Daylight War,…
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