Skull Throne

#4 Demon Cycle

Peter V. Brett

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Voyager
26 March 2018

Fantasy; Dark Fantasy / Grimdark; Heroic; Magic; Sword & Sorcery; Mythological Creatures, People & Places

Series: The Demon Cycle

The Skull Throne of Krasia stands empty. Built from the skulls of fallen generals and demon princes, it is a seat of honour and ancient, powerful magic, keeping the demon corelings at bay.

From atop the throne, Ahmann Jardir was meant to conquer the known world, forging its isolated peoples into a unified army to rise up and end the demon war once and for all. But Arlen Bales, the Painted Man, stood against this course, challenging Jardir to a duel he could not in honour refuse. Rather than risk defeat, Arlen cast them both from a precipice, leaving the world without a saviour, and opening a struggle for succession that threatens to tear the Free Cities of Thesa apart.

In the south, Inevera, Jardir's first wife, must find a way to keep their sons from killing one another and plunging their people into civil war as they strive for enough glory to make a claim on the throne. In the north, Leesha Paper and Rojer Inn struggle to forge an alliance between the duchies of Angiers and Miln against the Krasians before it is too late.

Caught in the crossfire is the duchy of Lakton - rich and unprotected, ripe for conquest. All the while, the corelings have been growing stronger, and without Arlen and Jardir there may be none strong enough to stop them. Only Renna Bales may know more about the fate of the missing men, but she, too, has disappeared...

By: Peter V. Brett
Imprint: Voyager
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 4
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 42mm
Weight: 460g
ISBN: 9780007425693
ISBN 10: 0007425694
Series: The Demon Cycle
Pages: 768
Publication Date: 26 March 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Raised on a steady diet of fantasy novels, comic books, and Dungeons & Dragons, Peter V. 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, and then spent over a decade in pharmaceutical publishing before returning to his bliss. He lives in New York.

Reviews for Skull Throne (#4 Demon Cycle)

Praise for The Demon Cycle: 'Peter V. Brett is one of my favourite new authors' Patrick Rothfuss 'I enjoyed THE PAINTED MAN immensely. There is much to admire in Peter Brett's writing, and his concept is brilliant. There's action and suspense all the way.' Terry Brooks 'THE PAINTED MAN works not only as a great adventure novel but also as a reflection on the nature of heroism.' Charlaine Harris '[Peter V. Brett is] at the top of his game. I give this my highest recommendation.' Tor.com '[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 'The most significant and cinematic fantasy epic since THE LORD OF THE RINGS. Inspired, compelling, and totally addictive!' Director Paul W. S. Anderson