BookBingeThe Demon Cycle Books in Order
Humanity hides behind warded walls while demons rise from the core each night. One man learns to fight back.
Here is the complete The Demon Cycle reading order — all 5 books by Peter V. Brett, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- The Warded Man(2008)
- The Desert Spear(2010)
- The Daylight War(2013)
- The Skull Throne(2015)
- The Core(2017)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many books are in the The Demon Cycle series?
There are 5 books in the The Demon Cycle series by Peter V. Brett, beginning with The Warded Man (2008) and most recently The Core (2017).
What is the first The Demon Cycle book?
The first book is The Warded Man, published in 2008. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read The Demon Cycle in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.