The second book in The Nightfall Saga, the stunning new epic fantasy series set in the world of The Demon Cycle, fromNew York Timesbestselling author Peter V. Brett“Heart-wrenching, smart, and modern . . .The Desert Princehas set a new standard for fantasy.”—Wesley Chu, author of The War Arts SagaHumanity thought the war with demonkind was over. Now, after less than a generation to rebuild, the demon corelings have returned with a vengeance. The Spear of Ala—the fortress that stands at the gates of the demon’s hive—is the last bastion against the horde, and reports say it may already have fallen.Olive Paper is expected to take the vanguard in the fight. Only an heir of Kaji can wield the artifact that opens the gates of the Spear of Ala, and as Ahmann Jardir’s child, Olive seems destined for a role as leader and savior. But Olive does not wish to follow in her father’s...