The Daylight War
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4.5 • 380 Ratings
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- £3.99
Publisher Description
Continuing the impressive debut fantasy series from author Peter V. Brett, The DAYLIGHT WAR is book three of the Demon Cycle, pulling the reader into a world of demons, darkness and heroes.
Humanity is fighting back. Although the night still belongs to the demons that arise as the sun sets, new wards and weapons are giving those willing to fight in the darkness a chance to retaliate against their core-spawned enemies.
But, as humanity is about to learn, not all monsters are confined to the dark.
Civil war ravages the north and south, battles fought between those who should be working together. It is up to Arlen – the Painted Man – and Jardir – the self-proclaimed Shar’Dama Ka, the Deliverer – 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.
Reviews
Praise for The Demon Cycle:
‘Peter V. Brett is one of my favourite new authors’
Patrick Rothfuss
‘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
‘[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
About the author
Peter V. Brett is the internationally bestselling author of the Demon Cycle series, which has sold more than three and a half million copies in twenty-seven languages worldwide. Novels include The Warded Man, The Desert Spear, The Daylight War, The Skull Throne, and The Core. He lives in Brooklyn.
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PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Brett's third Demon Cycle installment (after The Desert Spear) offers little forward progression. Demonic "corelings" continue to rise and attack humans. Magicians Arlen Bales and Ahmann Jardir continue to fight each other for the sake of becoming the prophesied "Deliverer" from the demons. The first third of the novel focuses on Jardir's cunning First Wife, Inerva, whose backstory is fleshed out with some uncomfortable sexual power plays. The second half shows some movement and excitement when a coreling invades Arlen's mind, but Brett's fondness for silly dialects and faux-Arab stereotypes derails any sense of immersion. New readers will be welcomed by decent recapping, but Brett offers little for returning fans.
Customer Reviews
Excellent
Well written.
I usually read to help me sleep but found myself too engrossed to put the book down. Eager to learn more until the next cliffhanger!
Sell Out!
Demon Cycle Trilogy becomes Quintet. In my opinion Mr Brett should have concentrated on making The Daylight War the book it was meant to be rather than the rushed and shoddy affair it became.
A classic case of publisher cashing in on popularity. Indicative of greed in todays society just look at films coming out which have there endings unashamedly spliced for cash reaping (Hunger Games, Hobbit, Twilight) Sigh……
Releasing novellas before the series has finished is crass and offensive.
poor 3rd book
For such an accomplished writer I felt the story was dragged out. I just finished the wheel of time by RJ and BR - was thoroughly disappointed with that series final book. Just hope the next in this series keeps as interesting as the first 2. By far the best authors I've read now are Brent weeks and Patrick rothfuss.