{"product_id":"the-martyr-book-two-of-the-covenant-of-steel","title":"The Martyr: Book Two of the Covenant of Steel","description":"Review\n\nA gritty, heart-pounding tale of betrayal and bloody vengeance. I loved every single word ― John Gwynne\n\nThis is Anthony Ryan's best book yet ― Michael Fletcher\n\nA richly-detailed world with well-developed characters, a complex plot, mysteries, prophecy, viscerally-felt action and a protagonist to root for ― KV Johansen\n\nGritty and well-drawn, this makes a rich treat for George R.R. Martin fans ― Publishers Weekly (starred review)\n\nThe 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 ― Grimdark Magazine\n\nThe Martyr continues the brilliance of The Pariah with more grit and adventure that Anthony Ryan fans and newcomers will devour ― Grimdark Magazine\n\nA perfect fantasy book . . . Anthony Ryan continues to write incredible, gritty fantasy that ticks every box every time ― FanFiAddict\n\nRyan again showcases his gift for epic fantasy in his excellent sequel to The Pariah ― Publishers Weekly (starred review)\n\nGritty and well-drawn, this makes a rich treat for George R.R. Martin fans ― Publishers Weekly (stared review)\n\nProduct Description\n\n'The Martyr continues the brilliance of The Pariah with more grit and adventure that Anthony Ryan fans and newcomers will devour' Grimdark Magazine\n\n'Anthony Ryan continues to write incredible, gritty fantasy that ticks every box every time. Perfect Fantasy' FanFiAddict\n\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.\n\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.\n\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\nThe Martyr is the sequel to The Pariah and continues the ruthless and gripping fantasy epic from New York Times bestseller Anthony Ryan, whose books have sold more than a million copies worldwide.\n\nPraise for the series\n\n'A gritty, heart-pounding tale of betrayal and bloody vengeance' John Gwynne\n\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' Grimdark Magazine\n\n'This is Anthony Ryan's best book yet' Michael Fletcher\n\n'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\n\n'Gritty and well-drawn, this makes a rich treat for George R. R. Martin fans' Publishers Weekly (starred review)\n\nBook Description\n\nThe gripping second novel in Anthony Ryan's blockbuster epic fantasy series following the adventures of Alwyn Scribe - an outlaw who will become a champion and shape the fate of the world\n\nAbout the Author\n\nAnthony 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.","brand":"Orbit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40597296545877,"sku":"9780356514598N","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2481\/5790\/files\/05b05e0a-498b-4eaf-bd6e-a6bd795c94ed.jpg?v=1682503386","url":"https:\/\/smeikalbooks.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/the-martyr-book-two-of-the-covenant-of-steel","provider":"smeikalbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}