The Desert Prince
The Desert Prince by Peter V. Brett is an epic fantasy adventure published by Random House Worlds on August 16, 2022. This 656-page novel is set in the world of the Demon Cycle, where fifteen years have passed since the war with demons. The story follows a new generation of heroes, Olive Paper and Darin Bales, as they navigate the complexities of their legacies in a world that has seemingly found peace, yet still harbors lurking dangers.
Readers will find Olive, the princess of Hollow, grappling with the expectations placed upon her by her mother, while Darin struggles under the weight of his father’s legendary status. As they venture beyond the safety of their world, they discover that remnants of the demons still exist and are seeking revenge. The narrative explores themes of identity and destiny as Olive and Darin strive to carve out their own paths while facing the challenges that threaten their world once more.
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An epic fantasy adventure set in the beloved world of the Demon Cycle, following a new generation of heroes, from New York Times bestselling author Peter V. Brett
“Heart-wrenching, smart, and modern . . . The Desert Prince has set a new standard for fantasy.”—Wesley Chu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The War Arts Saga
Fifteen years have passed since the end of the war with demons, creatures of darkness who have hunted the night and plagued humanity since time out of mind. The heroes of humanity’s hour of need have become legend, and those who remain struggle to escape their shadows.
Olive Paper and Darin Bales have grown up in this new peaceful world. Demons have been all but destroyed, but dangers still lurk for the children of heroes.
Olive, princess of Hollow, has her entire life planned out by her mother, Duchess Leesha Paper: a steady march on a checklist to prepare her for succession. The more her mother writes the script, the more Olive rails against playing the parts she is assigned.
Darin faces challenges of a different kind. Though free to choose his own path, the weight of legacy hangs heavy around his shoulders. It isn’t easy being the son of the man people say saved the world. Everyone expects greatness from Darin, but the only thing he’s ever been great at is hiding.
When Olive and Darin step across the wards one night, they learn the demons are not all gone, and those that remain hunger for revenge. Events are set in motion that only prophecy can foresee as Olive and Darin seek to find their own places in the world in time to save it again.
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