The majority of buildings and towns have a good amount of warding around them that stops demons from killing the inhabitants, however because these wards tend to be in the ground or in wood or brick, they easily corrode if not regularly serviced. In fact, the only means of protection humans have are wards: symbols that can be linked together in order to form protection around a perimeter. If they come across buildings, animals or humans they won’t stop until they have killed or destroyed them all. Ranging from the size of a small dog, to ones as big as a tree – all are dangerous and have a thirst for blood. There are thousands of them that walk the planet and multiple different species. As soon as the sun sets, demons rise from ‘the core’ and begin to cause havoc. The Painted Man ( The Warded Man in the US) is set in a world where demons rule the nights. If you enjoy modern fantasy, you will enjoy The Painted Man. I want to declare this book ‘The single best novel I have ever read.’ There is a series that I would rate higher as a collective than this (see my Night Angel Trilogy review), but in terms of a single novel – this is untouchable. Firstly, let me say that The Painted Man is a special, special book.
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