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The Warded Man (in the US; also known as "The Painted Man" in the UK, Australia, & New Zealand) is the first book in The Demon Cycle. It was released on September 1, 2008 in the UK (as The Painted Man) and March 10, 2009 in the US. It is followed by The Desert Spear. It follows the lives of three unlikely characters who are tired of constantly living in fear of corelings and of the night. It is time to fight back and end their reign.
On April 29, 2022, Deadline reported that producers for Electromagnetic Productions have optioned the book for a TV adaptation.[1][2]
On July 18, 2023, Peter V. Brett reported on his blog that The Warded Man would be getting a paperback re-release by Del Rey Books as part of The Warded Man 15th anniversary.[3]
Blurb[]
From PeterVBrett.com:[4]
- The time has come to stand against the night.
- As darkness falls each night, the corelings rise—demons who well up from the ground like hellish steam, taking on fearsome form and substance. Sand demons. Wood demons. Wind demons. Flame demons. And gigantic rock demons, the deadliest of all. They possess supernatural strength and powers and burn with a consuming hatred of humanity. For hundreds of years the demons have terrorized the night, slowly culling the human herd that shelters behind magical wards—symbols of power whose origins are lost in myth and mystery, and whose protection is terrifyingly fragile.
- It was not always this way. Once, men and women battled the corelings on equal terms. Once, under the leadership of the legendary Deliverer, and armed with powerful wards that were not merely shields but weapons, they took the battle to the demons . . . and wrestled them back. But now those days are gone. The fighting wards are lost. Night by night, the demons grow stronger, while human numbers dwindle under their relentless assault. With hope for the future fading, three young survivors of vicious demon attacks will dare the impossible, stepping beyond the crumbling safety of the wards to risk everything in a desperate quest to regain the secrets of the past.
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From Penguin Random House:[5]
- For hundreds of years the demons have terrorized the night, slowly culling the human herd that shelters behind magical wards—symbols of power whose origins are lost in myth and whose protection is terrifyingly fragile. It was not always this way. Once, men and women battled the corelings on equal terms, but those days are gone. Night by night the demons grow stronger, while human numbers dwindle under their relentless assault. Now, with hope for the future fading, three young survivors of vicious demon attacks will dare the impossible, stepping beyond the crumbling safety of the wards to risk everything in a desperate quest to regain the secrets of the past. Together, they will stand against the night.
CONTENTS[]
- Acknowledgments
- Aftermath
- If It Was You
- A Night Alone
- Leesha
- Crowded Home
- The Secrets of Fire
- Rojer
- To the Free Cities
- Fort Miln
- Apprentice
- Breach
- Library
- There Must Be More
- The Road to Angiers
- Fiddle Me a Fortune
- Attachments
- Ruins
- Rite of Passage
- The First Warrior of Krasia
- Alagai'sharak
- Only a Chin
- Play the Hamlets
- Rebirth
- Needles and Ink
- A New Venue
- Hospit
- Nightfall
- Secrets
- In the Predawn Light
- Plague
- The Battle of Cutter's Hollow
- Cutter's No More
Praise[]
"I enjoyed The Painted Man immensely. There is much to admire in Peter Brett's writing, and his concept is brilliant. Action and suspense all the way." - Terry Brooks[Citation needed]
Amazon.co.uk placed it as one of the Top 10 Science Fiction & Fantasy books of 2008.
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Notes[]
- Although the movie rights have been purchased for this book, an initial production (2009) never got off the ground, so without ongoing news of progress, it is unlikely a movie will get made.
- That said, Peter V. Brett did an interview at NYCC (Comic Con) 2016 where he said there was a plan for a companion graphic novel and he will help develop the screenplay.[6]
- Although Peter V. Brett originally conceived of the title as "The Painted Man", he now personally prefers "The Warded Man". The title was changed by request of his US publisher, though they gave no reason. [7]
References[]
- ↑ Deadline - ‘The Warded Man’: TV Series Based On Novel In The Works With Roger Birnbaum & Mark Kimsey’s Electromagnetic Productions By Anthony D'Alessandro April 29, 2022 9:59am
- ↑ Tor.com - Peter V. Brett’s The Warded Man Book Is Getting a Television Adaptation by Vanessa Armstrong Fri Apr 29, 2022 2:01pm
- ↑
DEMON CYCLE RE-RELEASE by PeatB July 18, 2023 at 8:45 am
- ↑ PeterVBrett.com - {{uc:The Warded Man
- ↑ The Warded Man: Book One of The Demon Cycle By Peter V. Brett
- ↑ Unbound Worlds NYCC 2016: Peter V. Brett on the Demon Cycle Movie and Comic Book By Matt Staggs October 6, 2016
- ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/comments/1805z7/i_am_fantasy_author_peter_v_brett_ama_2013/c8ae85w/
See also[]
- The Desert Spear (Book 2 of The Demon Cycle)
- The Daylight War (Book 3)
- The Skull Throne (Book 4)
- The Core (Book 5)
- The Desert Prince (Book 1 of Nightfall Saga trilogy)
- The Hidden Queen (Book 2)
- Nightfall Saga book #3 (Book 3)
External links[]
- Hardcover
Amazon (US) - The Warded Man: Book One of The Demon Cycle Hardcover – March 10, 2009 by Peter V. Brett (Author)
Amazon (UK) - The Painted Man (The Demon Cycle, Book 1) (Demon Trilogy 1) Hardcover – 1 Sep 2008 by Peter V. Brett (Author)
- 10th Anniversary Special Edition deluxe hardback
The Painted Man (The Demon Cycle, Book 1) Hardcover – Illustrated, 8 Aug 2019 by Peter V. Brett (Author), Dominik Broniek (Illustrator)
- 10th Anniversary Special Edition deluxe hardback
Barnes & Noble - The Warded Man (Demon Cycle Series #1) by Peter V. Brett
- Softcover
Amazon (US) - The Warded Man: Book One of The Demon Cycle Mass Market Paperback – March 23, 2010 by Peter V. Brett (Author)
Amazon (UK) - The Painted Man (The Demon Cycle, Book 1) Paperback – 31 Jan 2013 by Peter V. Brett (Author)
Barnes & Noble - The Warded Man (Demon Cycle Series #1) by Peter V. Brett
- Grim Oak Press pre-order
- Grim Oak Press - $110 Limited Edition (order the slipcase with the book to save on shipping!)
- SOLD OUT Grim Oak Press - $400 Lettered Edition (comes with clamshell)
- Reviews
- Rabid Reads - Review: The Warded Man by Peter V. Brett by Jessica June 17, 2015
- News
- Tor.com - Peter V. Brett’s The Warded Man Book Is Getting a Television Adaptation by Vanessa Armstrong Fri Apr 29, 2022 2:01pm
- Grim Oak Press - Pre-Order Now: The Warded Man by Peter V. Brett by Shawn Speakman · January 04, 2021
- BookNest.eu - FANTASY LIST: TOP 100 FANTASY BOOKS OF OUR CENTURY Sun, 02 Aug 2020
Limited Edition Painted Man is Available Now by Karen August 13, 2019 8:00 am
- Unbound Worlds NYCC 2016: Peter V. Brett on the Demon Cycle Movie and Comic Book By Matt Staggs October 6, 2016
- Variety Sci-Fi Fantasy ‘The Warded Man’ Movie in the Works (EXCLUSIVE) by Dave McNary October 3, 2016 05:44PM PT
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- Hollywood Reporter 'Resident Evil' duo picks up 'Warded' 9:00 PM PDT 7/28/2009 by Borys Kit and AP