A NEW AGE HAS DAWNED. AN AGE OF BLOOD AND STEEL. AN AGE OF WRATH. The land of Ascarlia a
fabled realm of bloodied steel and epic sagas has been ruled by the Sister Queens for
centuries. No one has dared question their rule. Until now. Whispers speak of longships of
mysterious tattooed warriors sailing under the banners of a murderous cult of oath-breakers
long thought extinct. A tide of black steel that threatens to vanquish all in its path. Thera
of the Blackspear favoured servant of the Sister Queens is ordered to uncover the truth. As
Thera sails north her reviled brother Felnir sets out on his own adventure. He hopes to find
the Vault of the Altvar - the treasure room of the gods - and win the Sister Queens' favour at
his sister's expense. Both siblings - along with a brilliant young scribe and a prisoner with
a terrifying primal power - will play a part in the coming storm. The Age of Wrath has begun.
A Tide of Black Steel begins a new blockbuster epic fantasy series from international
bestseller Anthony Ryan whose books have sold more than a million copies worldwide. Praise
for Anthony Ryan 'A gritty heart-pounding tale of betrayal and bloody vengeance' John Gwynne
' 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' Grimdark Magazine 'This
is Anthony Ryan's best book yet' Michael Fletcher 'Fantastic writing an amazing world a plot
that won't quit and an unforgettable character . . . Anthony Ryan is one of the best epic
fantasy authors out there' Bookworm Blues 'Gritty and well-drawn this makes a rich treat for
George R. R. Martin fans' Publishers Weekly (starred review) Books by Anthony Ryan Raven's
Shadow Blood Song Tower Lord Queen of Fire Raven's Blade The Wolf's Call The Black
Song Draconis Memoria The Waking Fire The Legion of Flame The Empire of Ashes The
Covenant of Steel The Pariah The Martyr The Traitor Writing as A. J. Ryan Red River
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