"The Painted Man" (also known as "The Warded Man" ) is the first novel in Peter V. Brett's "Demon Cycle" series. The book tells the story of a world where demons wake up at night, and people try to survive by using magic and markings on their bodies to protect themselves. The main character, Arlen, seeks to fight the demons and create a more powerful defense. It is one of the most impressive English books, which combines magic, action and deep moral dilemmas. In Lithuania, this book has become very popular among fantasy and adventure lovers.
