The Hidden Queen (The Nightfall Saga, Book 2)

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The second book in the Nightfall Saga, the stunning new epic fantasy series set in the world of the Demon Cycle, from New York Times bestselling author Peter V. Brett.
Humanity thought the war with demonkind was over. Now, after less than a generation to rebuild, the demon corelings have returned with a vengeance. The Spear of Alathe fortress that stands at the gates of the demons hiveis the last bastion against the horde, and reports say it may already have fallen.

Olive Paper is expected to take the vanguard in the fight. Only an heir of Kaji can wield the artifact that opens the gates of the Spear of Ala, and as Ahmann Jardirs child, Olive seems destined for a role as leader and savior. But Olive does not wish to follow in her fathers footsteps any more than she did her mothers.

Darin Bales was born with supernatural senses that he struggles to process, so much that even those who love him believe he can barely take care of himself. Yet to save his mother from the clutches of Alagai Ka, the demon king, Darin will brave anything to mount a rescue.

Darin and Olive each strive to walk their own path but find themselves inextricably tied to the legacies of their parents and to a fated confrontation with the demon king and his new hatchling queen. If they fail, humanity may not survive.

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PRAISE FOR THE DEMON CYCLE:

Peter V. Brett is one of my favourite new authors
Patrick Rothfuss

There is much to admire in Peter Bretts writing, and his concept is brilliant. Theres action and suspense all the way
Terry Brooks

[Peter V. Brett is] at the top of his game. I give this my highest recommendation
Tor.com

[Brett] confirms his place among epic fantasys pantheon of greats amid the likes of George R.R. Martin, Steven Erikson, and Robert Jordan
Fantasy Book Critic

Author Bio

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.