The Great Bazaar and Other Stories

Dear Readers,

Please note that The Great Bazaar and Other Stories is not a full length book. It contains Peter V. Brett's roughly 60 page title story, as well as a number of deleted scenes from his novel, The Warded Man.

Humanity has been brought to the brink of extinction. Each night, the world is overrun by demons—bloodthirsty creatures of nightmare that have been hunting and killing humanity for over 300 years. A scant few hamlets and half-starved city-states are all that remain of a once proud civilization, and it is only by hiding behind wards, ancient symbols with the power to repel the demons, that they survive. A handful of Messengers brave the night to keep the lines of communication open between the increasingly isolated populace.

But there was a time when the demons were not so bold. A time when wards did more than hold the demons at bay. They allowed man to fight back, and to win. Messenger Arlen Bales will search anywhere, dare anything, to return this magic to the world.

Abban, a merchant in the Great Bazaar of Krasia, purports to sell everything a man’s heart could desire, including, perhaps, the key to Arlen’s quest.

In addition to the title novelette, The Great Bazaar and Other Stories contains a number of scenes not included in The Painted Man (published in the US as The Warded Man) as well as a glossary and a grimoire, making it an essential guide to one of the most exciting epic fantasy series currently being published.

Brayan’s Gold

Return to the world of The Warded Man and The Desert Spear in an illustrated new novella by Peter V. Brett.

Humanity has been brought to the brink of extinction. Each night, the world is overrun by demons—bloodthirsty creatures of nightmare that have been hunting the surface for over 300 years. A scant few hamlets and half-starved city-states are all that remain of a once proud civilization, and it is only by hiding behind wards, ancient symbols with the power to repel the demons, that they survive. A handful of Messengers brave the night to keep the lines of communication open between the increasingly isolated populace.

Arlen Bales is seventeen, an apprentice Messenger in brand new armor, about to go out for the first time alongside a trained Messenger on a simple overnight trip. Instead Arlen finds himself alone on a frozen mountainside, carrying a dangerous cargo to Count Brayan’s gold mine, one of the furthest points in the duchy. And One Arm, the giant rock demon, hunts him still.

But Brayan’s Gold may offer a way for Arlen to be free of One Arm forever, if he is willing to wager his life on the chance.

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Review

Praise for * The Great Bazaar & Brayan's Gold*

“A handsome and affordable trade paperback edition. It something no fan of Peter V. Brett will want to miss.”
—Black Gate

“It's a must-read collection for fans of Peter V. Brett because of its thrilling blend of traditional fantasy elements, action, magic and originality, but it'll also please newcomers who haven't read any of the author's novels.”
—Risingshadow

“This edition of The Great Bazaar & Brayan’s Gold is a wonderful contribution to the world of the Demon Cycle, packed with bonus content-like material that enhanced my experience with the setting and characters. Filled with goodies for fans of the series and yet still accessible enough for new readers, this volume both thrilled and fascinated me. Highly recommended.”
—The Bibliosanctum

“...the stories are high quality.... If you’ve never read Brett, it’s a great sampler of his work and will whet your appetite for more.”
—Sci-Fi Fan Letter

“...this collection is entirely worth your time.”
—Sci-Fi and Fantasy Reviews

“If you’re going to pick up one book by Brandon Sanderson, this should be it.”
—The Illustrated Page

On The Warded Man, Book One of The Demon Cycle

"This is hearty, muscular fare. There is no formula here and little to remind you of other writers."
—January Magazine

“...superb characterization, suspenseful action and accomplished writing.”
—Fantasy Book Critic

“I enjoyed The Warded Man immensely. There is much to admire in Peter Brett’s writing, and his concept is brilliant. There’s action and suspense all the way, plus he made me care about his characters and want to know what’s going to happen next.”
—Terry Brooks

“The Warded Man works not only as a great adventure novel but also as a reflection on the nature of heroism.”
—Charlaine Harris

“An absolute masterpiece.... The novel [is] literally ‘unputdownable,’ and certainly deserves to be the next Big Thing in dark fantasy.”
—HorrorScope

On The Desert Spear, Book Two of The Demon Cycle

“The most significant and cinematic fantasy epic since The Lord of the Rings. Inspired, compelling, and totally addictive!"
—Paul W. S. Anderson, director of Resident Evil: Afterlife

“Peter V. Brett is one of my favorite new authors.”
—Patrick Rothfuss, New York Times bestselling author of The Name of the Wind

On The Daylight War, Book Three of The Demon Cycle

"Climaxing in a breathless confrontation between Arlen and Jardir and ending with a bang, this volume will leave series fans impatient for more."
—Booklist

“[Brett is] at the top of his game. I give this my highest recommendation.”
—Tor.com

“[Brett] confirms his place among epic fantasy’s pantheon of greats amid the likes of George R. R. Martin, Steven Erikson, and Robert Jordan.”
—Fantasy Book Critic

About the Author

Peter V. Brett is the bestselling author of The Demon Cycle, which includes The Warded Man (published as The Painted Man in the U.K.), The Desert Spear, and The Daylight War, and has two more forthcoming novels in the series. After writing The Painted Man during his commute on the F-train, he left his day job to pursue writing full time and currently lives in Brooklyn with his daughter, Cassandra.