Demon Cycle Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Demon Cycle books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Warded Man / The Painted Man
Buy on Amazon2008
The Desert Spear
Buy on Amazon2010
Brayan's Gold
Buy on Amazon2011
The Daylight War
Buy on Amazon2013
Messenger’s Legacy
Buy on Amazon2015
The Skull Throne
Buy on Amazon2015
The Core
Buy on Amazon2017
Barren
Buy on Amazon2018
The Great Bazaar and Other Stories
Buy on Amazon2010
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Demon Cycle series is publication order: 1. The Warded Man / The Painted Man (2008), 2. The Desert Spear (2010), 3. Brayan's Gold (2011), 4. The Daylight War (2013), 5. Messenger’s Legacy (2015), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Demon Cycle series by Peter V. Brett contains 9 books. The series began in 2008 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Demon Cycle series is written by Peter V. Brett. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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