The Core

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Prepare for the final descent into darkness as Peter V. Brett concludes one of the most imaginative fantasy sagas of the twenty-first century. The war has begun. For ages, demons have hunted humanity, leaving only scattered remnants reliant on ancient magics for protection. Two heroes emerged—Arlen Bales, known as the Painted Man, whose tattoos grant him the power to fight demons, and Ahmann Jardir, the Deliverer, prophesied to unite humanity against their foes. However, their efforts to confront the demons have unleashed a catastrophic Swarm that threatens everything they cherish. As the war looms, Arlen and Jardir, alongside Arlen's wife Renna, must capture a demon prince and compel it to lead them to the Core, the source of the Mother of Demons and her endless army. Meanwhile, they entrust their closest allies—Leesha, Inevera, Ragen, and Elissa—to unite the fragmented Free Cities against the impending threat. Together, Arlen, Renna, and Jardir embark on a perilous journey into the heart of evil, fully aware that they may not return alive. The fate of humanity hangs in the balance as they confront their darkest fears and the ultimate battle against demonkind.