The Science Fiction Novel - Peter Brett

A quiet day yesterday and also today so far. I did go out very briefly this morning, to pick up a few items. Interesting to note that the grocery stores I've been to the past few days no longer use shopping baskets, just shopping carts. Joe's Independent Grocer seems to be using them to hold groceries for those people who either order ahead or for home delivery. The whole area seems very quiet, not a lot of traffic, not a lot of people out walking.

Peter Baker's (NYT) dog makes an appearance on broadcast 

Interesting to see the hosts of the MSNBC shows all broadcasting from home. And as Jo noted, how many male correspondents that they are talking to all seem to live in houses / apartments with brick walls. One of the nice highlights yesterday was the appearance that New York Times correspondent Peter Baker's dog made during one of the news shows. lolol..

It was also nice to see ex-VP Joe Biden on various shows today. I bet it drives Trumpy crazy to see everyone talking to Joe. He may stumble a bit, not as bad as Trump mind you, but he presents a calmness and sense of leadership sorely lacking in the current f**kwit in chief.

We had rain this morning but at this very moment it's nice and sunny. Yes, I know, I should be out doing some yard work. If it's sunny tomorrow, I will do some more cleaning up.

OK, now to take a quick look at books, my ongoing look at the Sci-Fi novel.

The Science Fiction Novel - Peter V. Brett

Peter V. Brett

Peter Brett is an American fantasy novelist born in New Rochelle, New York in 1973. He is best known for his Demon Cycle, consisting of five books written from 2008 - 2017. He has written a number of novellas that fit in between the various novels. He also has a new series of novels that follow the last of the Demon Cycle novels. They have yet to be written.

I have not started the series yet but I do have the first two books to enjoy on my bookshelf.

1. The Warded Man (2008).

"As darkness falls after sunset, the corelings rise--demons who possess supernatural powers and burn with a consuming hatred of humanity. For hundreds of years the demons have terrorized the night, slowly culling the human herd that shelters behind magical wards--symbols of power whose origins are lost in myth and whose protection is terrifyingly fragile. It was not always this way. Once, men and women battled the corelings on equal terms, but those days are gone. Night by night the demons grow stronger, while human members dwindle under their relentless assault. Now, with hope for the future fading, three young survivors of vicious demon attacks will dare the impossible, stepping beyond the crumbling safety of the wards to risk everything in a desperate quest to regain the secrets of the past. Together, they will stand against the night."

2. The Desert Spear (2010).










"Demons rise nightly, but so has a legendary Deliverer. From Desert Spear city, Ahmann Jardir unites tribes into an army. In the North, the tattooed Warded Man denies the title. The two former friends are now fierce adversaries. Healer Leesha, musician Rojer, and abused farm-girl Renna Tanner return with Arlen. Against all comes a demon prince, more intelligent, powerful, and deadly."

Sound interesting? The complete listing of Brett's books can be found at this link.

Take care and stay safe. Make the most of your social distancing.