Barren (Novella)A new Demon Cycle novella from internationally bestselling author Peter V. Brett Each night, the world is overrun by bloodthirsty demons. For centuries, humanity survived only by hiding behind defensive wards magical symbols of power. Now, though, the rediscovery of other, long forgotten wards has given them the magic they need to fight back In Tibbets Brook, the fighting wards have brought change, heightening tensions and grudges of a troubled past.