Product Description \n"A gritty, heart-pounding tale of betrayal and bloody vengeance. I loved every single word." —John GwynneThe Pariah begins a new epic fantasy series of action, intrigue and magic from Anthony Ryan, a master storyteller who has taken the fantasy world by storm.\nBorn into the troubled kingdom of Albermaine, Alwyn Scribe is raised as an outlaw. Quick of wit and deft with a blade, Alwyn is content with the freedom of the woods and the comradeship of his fellow thieves. But an act of betrayal sets him on a new path - one of blood and vengeance, which eventually leads him to a soldier's life in the king's army.\nFighting under the command of Lady Evadine Courlain, a noblewoman beset by visions of a demonic apocalypse, Alwyn must survive war and the deadly intrigues of the nobility if he hopes to claim his vengeance. But as dark forces, both human and arcane, gather to oppose Evadine's rise, Alwyn faces a choice: can he be a warrior, or will he always be an outlaw?\n"This makes a rich treat for George R.R. Martin fans." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)\nFor more from Anthony Ryan, check out:\nRaven's Shadow Trilogy\nBlood Song\nTower Lord\nQueen of Fire\nRaven's Blade Duology\nThe Wolf's Call\nThe Black Song\nThe Draconis Memoria Trilogy\nThe Waking Fire\nThe Legion of Flame\nThe Empire of Ashes\nReview 
“Gritty and well-drawn, this makes a rich treat for George R.R. Martin fans.”― 
Publishers Weekly (starred review)\n"A gritty, heart-pounding tale of betrayal and bloody vengeance. I loved every single word."― 
John Gwynne\n"A master storyteller."― 
Mark Lawrence\n“In 
The Pariah Ryan creates a wonderfully slow burn and a protagonist who resonates in spite of – or because of — his flaws. I loved wandering with Alwyn from one scrape to the next, and I’m ready for more.”― 
Django Wexler\n" 
The Pariah is Anthony Ryan at his best. A fast-paced, brutal fantasy novel with larger than life characters and a plot full of intrigue and suspense. With bloody twists and turns aplenty, this novel is destined to become a favorite of the grimdark community."― 
Grimdark Magazine\n"Fans of broadscale epic fantasy along the lines of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series and George R. R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire novels should find this debut much to their liking."― 
Library Journal on Blood Song\n"[ 
Blood Song] certainly has it all: great coming-of-age tale, compelling character and a fast-paced plot. If [Ryan's] first book is any indication of things to come, then all fantasy readers should rejoice."― 
Michael J. Sullivan on Blood Song\n"Ryan hits all the high notes of epic fantasy--a gritty setting, ancient magics, ruthless intrigue, divided loyalties and bloody action."― 
Publishers Weekly on Blood Song\n"A page-turner."― 
Booklist on Blood Song\n"Readers who enjoy their fantasy fast and furious will find Ryan's latest to be an immensely satisfying, top-notch adventure fantasy."― 
Kirkus on Wolf's Call\n"Robin Hobb meets Joe Abercrombie in a story that delivers so many gut-wrenching blows. This is fantasy with a totally legendary feel; it's epic in every regard."― 
Fantasy Book Review on The Wolf's Call\n"[A] thrilling deep dive into fantasy warfare."― 
Publishers Weekly on The Wolf's Call 
 About the Author 
Anthony Ryan lives in London and is the New York Times bestselling author of the Raven's Shadow and Draconis Memoria series. He previously worked in a variety of roles for the UK government, but now writes full time. His interests include art, science and the unending quest for the perfect pint of real ale.

The Pariah (The Covenant of Steel, 1)

Literature & Fiction

Ryan, Anthony

Genre Fiction

Orbit

Deadly feuds and ancient secrets spell war in the second novel of The Covenant of Steel, an epic series of action, intrigue, and magic from Anthony Ryan, a master storyteller who has taken the fantasy world by storm.\n"Ryan again showcases his gift for epic fantasy in his excellent sequel to The Pariah . . . . Ryan's evocative prose enhances the suspenseful, intricate story . . . .This fires on all cylinders." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)\nTimes have changed for Alwyn Scribe. Once an outlaw, he’s now a spymaster and sworn protector of Lady Evadine Courlain, whose visions of a demonic apocalypse have earned her the fanatical devotion of the faithful.\nYet Evadine’s growing fame has put her at odds with both Crown and Covenant. As trouble brews in the kingdom, both seek to exploit her position for their own ends.\nSent to the Duchy of Alundia to put down a rebellion, Alwyn must rely on old instincts to fight for his new cause. Deadly feuds and ancient secrets are laid bare as war erupts, a war that will decide the fate of the Kingdom of Albermaine and, perhaps, prevent the coming of the prophesied Second Scourge.\n"A gritty, heart-pounding tale of betrayal and bloody vengeance. I loved every single word." — John Gwynne on The Pariah\nFor more from Anthony Ryan, check out: 
The Covenant of Steel 
The Pariah 
The Martyr\nRaven's Shadow Trilogy 
Blood Song 
Tower Lord 
Queen of Fire\nRaven's Blade Duology 
The Wolf's Call 
The Black Song\nThe Draconis Memoria Trilogy 
The Waking Fire 
The Legion of Flame 
The Empire of Ashes

The Martyr (The Covenant of Steel, 2)

In this "gritty, heart-pounding" (John Gwynne) conclusion to the New York Times bestselling fantasy trilogy, The Covenant of Steel, Alwyn must make a difficult decide between his heart and his morals as he prepares for his final battle. It's been a long journey for Alwyn Scribe. Born a bastard and raised an outlaw, he's now a knight and the most trusted advisor to Lady Evadine Courlain. Together they've won countless battles and helped to bring order to a fractured kingdom.&nbsp; &nbsp; Yet Evadine is not the woman Alwyn once knew. As puritanical fury increasingly replaces her benevolent faith, Alwyn begins to question what her true motives really are.&nbsp; &nbsp; As the kingdom braces itself for one final battle, Alwyn's conscience fights its own war with his heart. Now, more than ever, he must decide whose side he's really on. "This makes a rich treat for George R. R. Martin fans." --Publishers Weekly&nbsp;(starred review) on&nbsp;The Pariah

The Traitor (The Covenant of Steel, 3)

A Tide of Black Steel (Age of Wrath, 1)

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Fantasy

Born of an Iron Storm (Age of Wrath, 2)

In Blood Song, Anthony Ryan introduced readers to “a fascinating world of conflicting religions and the wars fought in the name of those faiths” (Library Journal). Now Ryan’s epic tale continues as Vaelin Al Sorna discovers that there is no escape from the call of destiny… “The blood-song rose with an unexpected tune, a warm hum mingling recognition with an impression of safety. He had a sense it was welcoming him home.” Vaelin Al Sorna, warrior of the Sixth Order, called Darkblade, called Hope Killer. The greatest warrior of his day, and witness to the greatest defeat of his nation: King Janus’s vision of a Greater Unified Realm drowned in the blood of brave men fighting for a cause Vaelin alone knows was forged from a lie. Sick at heart, he comes home, determined to kill no more. Named Tower Lord of the Northern Reaches by King Janus’s grateful heir, he can perhaps find peace in a colder, more remote land far from the intrigues of a troubled Realm. But those gifted with the blood-song are never destined to live a quiet life. Many died in King Janus’s wars, but many survived, and Vaelin is a target, not just for those seeking revenge but for those who know what he can do. The Faith has been sundered, and many have no doubt who their leader should be. The new King is weak, but his sister is strong. The blood-song is powerful, rich in warning and guidance in times of trouble, but is only a fraction of the power available to others who understand more of its mysteries. Something moves against the Realm, something that commands mighty forces, and Vaelin will find to his great regret that when faced with annihilation, even the most reluctant hand must eventually draw a sword.  

Tower Lord: Book 2 of Raven's Shadow

Tower Lord

“The Sixth Order wields the sword of justice and smites the enemies of the Faith and the Realm." Vaelin Al Sorna was only a child of ten when his father left him at the iron gate of the Sixth Order—a caste devoted to battle. Vaelin will be trained and hardened to the austere, celibate and dangerous life of a warrior of the Faith. He has no family now save the Order.Vaelin’s father was Battle Lord to King Janus, ruler of the Unified Realm—and Vaelin’s rage at being deprived of his birthright knows no bounds. Even his cherished memories of his mother are soon challenged by what he learns within the Order.But one truth overpowers all the rest: Vaelin Al Sorna is destined for a future he has yet to comprehend. A future that will alter not only the Realm, but the world.

Blood Song: Book 1 of Raven's Shadow

Queen of Fire: Book 3 of Raven's Shadow

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The Pariah (The Covenant of Steel, 1)

The Martyr (The Covenant of Steel, 2)

The Traitor (The Covenant of Steel, 3)

A Tide of Black Steel (Age of Wrath, 1)

Born of an Iron Storm (Age of Wrath, 2)

Tower Lord: Book 2 of Raven's Shadow

Tower Lord

Blood Song: Book 1 of Raven's Shadow

Blood Song: Book 1 of Raven's Shadow

Queen of Fire: Book 3 of Raven's Shadow