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The Painted Man
- The Demon Cycle, Book 1
- Narrated by: Colin Mace
- Length: 16 hrs and 54 mins
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Editor reviews
The masterful audiobook The Painted Man is Book 1 in The Demon Cycle series written by highly-acclaimed fantasy writer Peter V. Brett and narrated by voice artist Colin Mace. The darkness of night has never been so frightening. Death is upon anyone who ventures into the haunting demonic mist that encircles the village at night. It is up to one young boy and two unlikely comrades to set out bravely and save the entire human race from the clutches of evil. This is a pure feat of fantasy writing at its best. Available now from Audible.
Summary
The stunning debut fantasy novel from author Peter V. Brett.
The Painted Man, book one of the Demon Cycle, is a captivating and thrilling fantasy adventure, pulling the listener into a world of demons, darkness and heroes.
Sometimes there is very good reason to be afraid of the dark…
Eleven-year-old Arlen lives with his parents on their small farmstead, half a day's ride from the isolated hamlet of Tibbet's Brook.
As dusk falls upon Arlen's world, a strange mist rises from the ground; a mist that promises a violent death to any foolish enough to brave the coming darkness, for hungry corelings – demons that cannot be harmed by mortal weapons – materialize from the vapours to feed on the living. As the sun sets, people have no choice but to take shelter behind magical wards and pray that their protection holds until the creatures dissolve with the first signs of dawn.
When Arlen's life is shattered by the demon plague, he is forced to see that it is fear, rather than the demons, which truly cripples humanity. Believing that there is more to his world than to live in constant fear, he must risk leaving the safety of his wards to discover a different path.
In the small town of Cutter's Hollow, Leesha's perfect future is destroyed by betrayal and a simple lie. Publicly shamed, she is reduced to gathering herbs and tending an old woman more fearsome than the corelings. Yet in her disgrace, she becomes the guardian of dangerous ancient knowledge.
Orphaned and crippled in a demon attack, young Rojer takes solace in mastering the musical arts of a Jongleur, only to learn that his unique talent gives him unexpected power over the night.
Together, these three young people will offer humanity a last, fleeting chance of survival.
Critic reviews
"I enjoyed The Painted Man immensely. Action and suspense all the way." (Terry Brooks)
"If the next two books in this series live up to this one it will be one day named as a classic fantasy series." (Joanne Horsley)
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- Michael Batchelor
- 06-12-22
Excellent book, decent reading
Have read this book many times and love the story and themes.
The narration is good, however there were points where the narrator paused that broke up the flow of the story.
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- gary smith
- 18-04-19
The painted man
Great story need the next one now, then I'll be able to continue the journey.
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- Martin
- 15-06-19
genuinely enjoyable
like a candle, this book burns slowly but bright, definitely worth reading. it is genuinely one of the most enjoyable stories I've read for a while and I read a lot!
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- Rob
- 28-02-20
Epic and unforgettable fantasy
I'd seen a few negative reviews about The Painted Man but decided to listen to book one and then ditch the series if it was poor. I've now read all five books in the space of three weeks. In a few months, I'll read them all again but next time I'll include the novellas (didn't have enough credits this time round).
If you're a fan of Patrick Rothfuss and are desperately waiting for book three of the Kingkiller Chronicle, you won't be disappointed by The Demon Cycle series from Peter Brett. Both series weave a wonderful concoction of magic, music, fighting and loss, and both authors have the ability to write even the most pedestrian scenes without ever once losing your interest.
If I could give this series 10 out of 5 I would.
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- Anonymous User
- 10-11-20
Entralling tale
A classic tale, told with an entralling intensity. No choice but to carry on.
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- M A Courtney
- 15-08-20
Brilliant
I recommend this book highly. Original and well read. If you like Brandon Sanderson, Patrick Rothfuss, Scott Lynch, etc. you’ll like this. The story is a great idea and unfolded with precision
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- YasminK
- 02-07-19
Fantastic Story, Difficult Narrator
Amazing story. narrator a little too wooden and inflected wrong in too many places. focus on the story though and it's easy to get through.
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- Chantal Macleod-Holdsworth
- 16-02-19
Brilliant!
Interesting story, well developed characters, well written and performed - can't fault it!
It's the first in the series and really gets you wanting more.
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- John
- 17-09-20
Excellent
Book and reader are both refreshing and keep your interest. Highly recommended for fantasy fans.
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- emrys
- 23-09-20
Not My Type
Probably a good story, and the narrator is good, but, after several hours of listening, I cannot seem to enjoy the novel. Obviously not my type of book.
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