The Core

Demon Cycle, Book 5

By: Peter V. Brett

Narrated by: Pete Bradbury

Length: 29 hrs and 22 mins

Publisher's summary

New York Times best-selling author Peter V. Brett brings one of the most imaginative fantasy sagas of the 21st century to an epic close.

For time out of mind, bloodthirsty demons have stalked the night, culling the human race to scattered remnants dependent on half-forgotten magics to protect them. Then two heroes arose - men as close as brothers, yet divided by bitter betrayal.

Arlen Bales became known as the Warded Man, tattooed head to toe with powerful magic symbols that enable him to fight demons in hand-to-hand combat-and emerge victorious. Jardir, armed with magically warded weapons, called himself the Deliverer, a figure prophesied to unite humanity and lead them to triumph in Sharak Ka - the final war against demonkind.

But in their efforts to bring the war to the demons, Arlen and Jardir have set something in motion that may prove the end of everything they hold dear - a Swarm. Now the war is at hand and humanity cannot hope to win it unless Arlen and Jardir, with the help of Arlen's wife, Renna, can bend a captured demon prince to their will and force the devious creature to lead them to the Core, where the Mother of Demons breeds an inexhaustible army.

Trusting their closest confidantes, Leesha, Inevera, Ragen, and Elissa, to rally the fractious people of the Free Cities and lead them against the Swarm, Arlen, Renna, and Jardir set out on a desperate quest into the darkest depths of evil - from which none of them expects to return alive.

©2017 Peter V. Brett (P)2017 Recorded Books

Good end to a great series

A long wait but a good end ro an excellent series. Can't wait for the next series

Sad it's over!!!

The finale was everything I had hoped. I'm sad that it's over but an outstanding finish. Thank you

I Loved It

There are times when I wish I didn't read reviews and this book was one of those times. I loved this book, I found it greatly entertaining and an excellent close to the Demon Cycle. I am, however, not someone who keeps a scorecard of whether all the 'rules of the magical system' are perfectly consistent within a world build nor do I worry over whether each and every cord is tied off perfectly within a story. I guess I'm just an old girl that enjoys a rippin' good yarn and these 5 books did it for me. Take from that what you will. Thank you Mr. Brett, especially for the ending. I finished this series as I was sitting here in my cozy shawl crocheting a blanket for my first grandbaby that my daughter is expecting around Halloween. Now I'm gonna go back and read those little side stories that I didn't get to yet and I'm looking forward to more of your work in the future. I hope you're busy writing, it's not nice to disappoint a nana. <3

great story

the fifth book is a true gem. the story was masterfully crafted and the narration was even better.

Well worth the listen

If you haven't listened to the first four in the series, do so asap and then come back! This is an amazing story from start to end. Fair warning - it's not for the feint of heart. I have laughed and cried and paused the story to reflect and collect myself. Peter V. Brett has built an amazing world that you get to see from many different angles and Pete Bradbury brings it beautifully to life.

awesome series!

would love a prequel and a sequel! 5 novels and still not enough! I want more

Awesome story and narration

Really great story, characters and awesome narrating! Would definitely recommend to fans of fantasy novels.

Love this book!

This book had plenty of characters to go through, but I loved each and every one of them. I was so drawn in by the dialogue and how well the world was painted for you.

A fantastic series.

absolutely loved the series, great characters and fantastic story. never to slow or to fast paced. great casual book to listen to.

The core: demon cycle, book

This book was a fantastic story and very well read.
However i thought there was way too much unnecessary graphic descriptions of sex acts which could have bern avoided without detracting from the story line. There was some in the other books but this one seemed to be taken to a whole new level and i was very disappointed in the author Very definitely this is an adult book