Peter V. Brett Reading Order
6 series · 20 books · Born 1973-02-08
Peter V. Brett is an American fantasy author known for crafting immersive worlds threatened by supernatural forces. His breakthrough series, the Demon Cycle, launched in 2008 and established his reputation for intricate magic systems and morally complex characters facing demonic threats. Beyond his core fantasy works, Brett has expanded his creative reach across multiple series, graphic novel adaptations, and short story collections that span from 2008 to the present day.
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2013–2013)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Unfettered |
Demon Cycle Series
Ongoing9 books (2008–2025)
Peter V. Brett's Demon Cycle is a nine-book fantasy series that began in 2008 and continues through 2025, with readers advised to follow publication order to experience the story as intended. The series includes The Warded Man (also titled The Painted Man), The Desert Spear, Brayan's Gold, The Daylight War, Messenger's Legacy, The Skull Throne, The Core, Barren, and Butter Cookies and Demon Claws. Though ongoing, the series has developed substantially across its entries, making sequential reading from the first installment essential for full comprehension of character arcs and worldbuilding.
Start with The Warded Man / The Painted Man, the first of 9 books in the Demon Cycle series.
Start this series with The Warded Man / The Painted Man
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Warded Man / The Painted Man |
| 2 |  The Desert Spear |
| 3 |  Brayan's Gold |
| 4 |  The Daylight War |
| 5 |  Messenger’s Legacy |
| 6 |  The Skull Throne |
| 7 |  The Core |
| 8 |  Barren |
| 9 | Butter Cookies and Demon Claws |
Demon Cycle Collections Series
Complete2 books (2010–2024)
Start this series with The Great Bazaar and Other Stories
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Great Bazaar and Other Stories |
| 2 | Messenger Runs |
Graphic Novels Series
Complete1 book (2014–2014)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Red Sonja: Unchained |
Nightfall Saga Series
Ongoing3 books (2021–2026)
Peter V. Brett's Nightfall Saga is an ongoing fantasy series consisting of three books published between 2021 and 2026. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Desert Prince, followed by The Hidden Queen, and The Demon King. More books are planned for this expanding story.
Start with The Desert Prince and read in order.
Start this series with The Desert Prince
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Desert Prince |
| 2 |  The Hidden Queen |
| 3 |  The Demon King |
Red Sonja: Unchained Series
Complete4 books (2013–2013)
Peter V. Brett's Red Sonja: Unchained is a complete fantasy series consisting of four books published in 2013. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with the first installment and progressing through to the fourth and final book.
Start with Red Sonja: Unchained #1, the first of 4 books in the Red Sonja: Unchained series.
Start this series with Red Sonja: Unchained #1
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Red Sonja: Unchained #1 |
| 2 | Red Sonja: Unchained #2 |
| 3 | Red Sonja: Unchained #3 |
| 4 | Red Sonja: Unchained #4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Peter V. Brett written?
- Peter V. Brett has written 20 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2008 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Peter V. Brett series?
- Here are the first books in Peter V. Brett's series: Demon Cycle: The Warded Man / The Painted Man; Demon Cycle Collections: The Great Bazaar and Other Stories; Nightfall Saga: The Desert Prince; Red Sonja: Unchained: Red Sonja: Unchained #1.
- What order should I read Peter V. Brett's books?
- We recommend reading Peter V. Brett's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Peter V. Brett still writing new books?
- Yes, Peter V. Brett has 2 ongoing series: Demon Cycle, Nightfall Saga.