Peter V. Brett is a highly accomplished American author, best known for his fantasy novels. He was born in New Rochelle, New York, on February 8, 1973, and grew up with a love for fantasy novels, comics, and games like Dungeons & Dragons. His passion for storytelling led him to write his own fantasy stories from a young age. Brett earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1995 from the University of Buffalo and pursued various careers before becoming a full-time writer.
Brett's writing career took off with the Demon Cycle series, which has sold over four million copies in 27 languages worldwide. The series includes five novels: The Warded Man, The Desert Spear, The Daylight War, The Skull Throne, and The Core. In addition to his novels, Brett has written a series of novellas set in the Demon Cycle world, such as The Great Bazaar, Brayan’s Gold, Messenger’s Legacy, and Barren. He has also expanded his storytelling into graphic novels, including Red Sonja: Unchained for Dynamite Comics.
Peter V. Brett is a dedicated and prolific writer, with a strong focus on character development and world-building. He has built a devoted fanbase and continues to captivate readers with his immersive storytelling. His work has been praised for its intricate plots, richly detailed worlds, and engaging characters. Brett currently resides in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife and two cats, where he continues to write and create new worlds for his readers to explore. His latest novel, The Desert Prince, the first installment of his Nightfall Saga, was published in August 2021. The sequel, The Hidden Queen, is due early 2024.
Demon Cycle Books
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Title
Year
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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
Demon Cycle Collections
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
The Great Bazaar and Other Stories
2010
Nightfall Saga Books
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Title
Year
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1
The Desert Prince
2021
2
The Hidden Queen
2024
Graphic Novels
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Red Sonja: Unchained
2014
Red Sonja: Unchained Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Red Sonja: Unchained #1
2013
2
Red Sonja: Unchained #2
2013
3
Red Sonja: Unchained #3
2013
4
Red Sonja: Unchained #4
2013
Red Sonja: Mini Books (with Nancy A. Collins, with Erik Burnham, with Luke Lieberman, with Marguerite Bennett, with Amy Chu, with Christopher Hastings)
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Red Sonja: Birth of the She-Devil
2020
Peter V. Brett Anthologies
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
Unfettered
2013
2
Grimdark Magazine Issue #4
2015
Red Sonja: She-Devil With a Sword (2010-2013) Books