Butter Cookies and Demon Claws

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A thrilling and tantalising cosy fantasy novella set in the engrossing world of The Demon Cycle from internationally bestselling fantasy author Peter V. Brett.

DEMON CLAWSThe battle against the demons has been won. The town of Tibbet's Brook is enjoying a peaceful winter until the body of local businessman Rusco Hog is discovered on the old Tanner farm, his fatal injuries pointing towards a demon attack.BUTTER COOKIESFor Selia Barren, the Town Speaker, the evidence doesn't add up. She suspects foul play. Rusco didn't become the richest man in town by making friends, and it seems everyone in Tibbet's Brook has a motive. And she's willing to go to any length to find the truth - including trading her delicious butter cookies for secrets, which are proving too tempting to resist.

About the author

Peter V. Brett is the international bestselling author of THE PAINTED MAN and THE DESERT SPEAR. Raised on a steady diet of fantasy novels, comic books and Dungeons & Dragons, Brett has been writing fantasy stories for as long as he can remember. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature and art history from the University at Buffalo in 1995, and then spent more than a decade in pharmaceutical publishing before returning to his bliss. He lives in New York City.