Order of Demon Cycle Books
American author Peter V. Brett crafts a compelling fantasy saga in his Demon Cycle series, where darkness brings terror and humanity clings to survival. This haunting world depicts a realm where nightfall unleashes demons that hunt humans relentlessly, while the ancient magical knowledge that once protected mankind has faded into forgotten history. Yet amid this grim reality, hope persists through prophecies of a destined savior who may finally break the demons' dominion.
Brett launched this epic fantasy series in 2008 with The Warded Man (released as The Painted Man for UK readers). The ongoing series follows a planned trajectory of 5 novels, with completion anticipated in 2018. The following list presents Peter V. Brett's Demon Cycle novels in their original publication sequence, which mirrors their chronological storyline:
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  The Great Bazaar and Other Stories | 2010 | |
| 1 |  The Warded Man / The Painted Man | 2008 | |
| 2 |  The Desert Spear | 2010 | |
| 3 |  Brayan's Gold | 2011 | |
| 4 |  The Daylight War | 2013 | |
| 5 |  Messenger’s Legacy | 2015 | |
| 6 |  The Skull Throne | 2015 | |
| 7 |  The Core | 2017 | |
| 8 |  Barren | 2018 | |
| 9 |  Butter Cookies and Demon Claws | 2025 |