Peter V. Brett writes epic fantasy best known for the Demon Cycle. The Warded Man, published in the UK as The Painted Man, begins in a world where demons rise from the ground each night and humans survive behind magical wards. The story follows Arlen, Leesha and Rojer as they develop different skills and gradually challenge the defensive assumptions of their society. Later books broaden the cast and explore rival cultures, warfare and competing approaches to fighting the demons. Brett's novels are action-heavy and strongly serialised, with combat, magical symbols and large-scale conflict becoming more prominent as the series expands. They fit epic fantasy, demon-hunting fantasy and survival-focused secondary-world adventure. Read more Less