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The Pariah
"A gritty, heart-pounding tale of betrayal and bloody vengeance. I loved every single word." —John Gwynne
The 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.
Born 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.
Fighting 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?
"This makes a rich treat for George R.R. Martin fans." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
For more from Anthony Ryan, check out:
Raven's Shadow Trilogy
Blood Song
Tower Lord
Queen of Fire
Raven's Blade Duology
The Wolf's Call
The Black Song
The Draconis Memoria Trilogy
The Waking Fire
The Legion of Flame
The Empire of Ashes
More Books from Anthony Ryan
Reviews
Well written, and fast paced. It was a joy to read the work of a master writer. The author is one to watch in future works.
By MacKrazyinKC
Great read, complex and interesting, epic adventure and hero’s journey - sold female characters! Looking forward to the next one!
By jabuliled
Highly recommend this great book👍
By Alex Deveglio
This book (and the series as a whole) is such a wonderful collage of the darkness that is inside human nature. Alwyn is never quite the hero of the story, nor do you ever fully expect him to be, which makes for such an interesting viewpoint. Cannot recommend enough if you like a constant mental turmoil combined with subtle magic and combat that gives you goosebumps!
By Roger M III
Good book to start the series. Excited to continue reading the rest of Alwyn’s story.
By Mangos976