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. 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. 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 (starred review) on The Pariah
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"Ryan again showcases his gift for epic fantasy in his excellent sequel to The Pariah . . . . Ryan’s evocative prose enhances the suspenseful, intricate story, and the cliffhanger ending will have fans counting the days until the next volume. This fires on all cylinders."
— Publishers Weekly (starred review) on The Martyr
A gritty, heart-pounding tale of betrayal and bloody vengeance. I loved every single word.
— John Gwynne on The PariahIn 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 on The PariahA master storyteller.
— Mark Lawrence on The PariahGritty and well-drawn, this makes a rich treat for George R.R. Martin fans.
— Publishers Weekly (starred review) on The PariahThe 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.
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Anthony Ryan lives in London and is the New York Times bestselling author of the Raven’s Shadow series 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.
Steven Brand, native to Dundee, Scotland, lived in East Africa when he was young, spending nine years in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. He experienced film for the first time in a drive-in cinema in Kenya. In 2002, having worked extensively in theater, film, and television in the UK, Steven was brought over to the United States to star in The Scorpion King. Following the success of his American debut, Steven’s work has included the HBO series The Mind of the Married Man, Stephen King’s Diary of Ellen Rimbauer, CSI, and others. Steven has homes in London and Los Angeles.