The Skull Throne

by Peter V. Brett

First published 2016

In a world where demons rule the night, humanity cowers behind magical wards. Arlen, a young farmer, rejects this life of fear. He ventures out to find a legendary antidemon weapon, braving the endless horrors that lurk in the dark. As he struggles to master this power, Arlen becomes a symbol of hope - and a target for the demons' wrath. But with the world on the brink, can one man's courage turn the tide and end the Demon Cycle?

Genres: adventure, action, dark-fantasy, epic-fantasy

Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful

Tropes: chosen-one, found-family

800 pages · Paperback · Del Rey

Content warnings: violence

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