The 3rd book in the debut fantasy series, this follows "The Painted Man" and "The Desert Spear". Humanity is fighting back against the demons that arise when the sun sets, but not all monsters are confined to the dark... Pulling the readers into a haunting world of demons, darkness and heroes, this thrilling fantasy adventure is a must for fans of Gemmell and Feist. 'Inspired, compelling, and totally addictive!' Paul W.S. Anderson

Peter V. Brett is the international bestselling author of THE PAINTED MAN and THE DESERT SPEAR. Raised on a steady diet of fantasy novels, comic books and Dungeons & Dragons, Brett has been writing fantasy stories for as long as he can remember. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature and art history from the University at Buffalo in 1995, and then spent more than a decade in pharmaceutical publishing before returning to his bliss. He lives in New York City.