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The Traitor concludes the ruthless and gripping epic fantasy series from New York Times bestseller Anthony Ryan, whose books have sold more than a million copies worldwide.
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.
Praise for the series
‘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 Seven
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.
Praise for the series
‘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 Seven
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Reviews
A richly-detailed world with well-developed characters, a complex plot, mysteries, prophecy, viscerally-felt action and a protagonist to root for
This is Anthony Ryan's best book yet
A gritty, heart-pounding tale of betrayal and bloody vengeance. I loved every single word
The Martyr continues the brilliance of The Pariah with more grit and adventure that Anthony Ryan fans and newcomers will devour
Gritty and well-drawn, this makes a rich treat for George R.R. Martin fans
Gritty and well-drawn, this makes a rich treat for George R.R. Martin fans
A perfect fantasy book . . . Anthony Ryan continues to write incredible, gritty fantasy that ticks every box every time
[A] masterful conclusion to Ryan's Covenant of Steel epic fantasy trilogy . . . Ryan's thoughtful characterizations and complex plotting are on clear display, enhanced by his evocative prose
Ryan again showcases his gift for epic fantasy in his excellent sequel to The Pariah
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 favourite of the grimdark community