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The Martyr – Now Available in Audiobook

At long last, The Martyr – Book Two of the Covenant of Steel – is now available in audiobook, narrated by the incomparable Steven Brand. 

Buy here:  Audible.comAudible.co.ukApple BooksKoboBarnes & Noble 

Ryan again showcases his gift for epic fantasy in his excellent sequel to The Pariah’ – Publishers Weekly starred review of The Martyr.

A masterpiece’ – Shauna Lawless, author of Children of Gods and Fighting Men.

‘The Martyr continues the brilliance of The Pariah with more grit and adventure that Anthony Ryan fans and newcomers will devour’ – Grimdark Magazine.

‘A stunning success’ – The Quill to Live.

The Martyr is the second novel in The Covenant of Steel, a new epic fantasy series of action, intrigue and magic from Anthony Ryan, a master storyteller who has taken the fantasy world by storm.

Times 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. 

Yet 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. 

Sent 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.


The Black Song – UK Audio Pre-Order and Publisher’s Weekly Starred Review

The audiobook edition of The Black Song – the second and final book in the Raven’s Blade duology – narrated by Steven Brand, is now available for pre-order in the UK. The book will be released on July 28th in the UK and August 4th in the US. 

Pre-Order here: Audible.co.uk

Pre-Order the US audiobook here:  Audible.com

Other formats:

US ebook:  amazon.com  –  Nook  –  iBooks  –  Kobo  –  Google Play

US hardcover:  amazon.com  – Barnes & Noble  –  Indiebound

UK ebook:  amazon.co.uk  –  iBooks –  Kobo  –  Google Play

UK hardcover:  amazon.co.uk  –  Waterstones –  Hive.co.uk

I’m also pleased to report that The Black Song has received a starred review in Publisher’s Weekly: “…expert worldbuilding, crackling dialogue, gripping action and subtle shifts on the political chessboard.”

Read the full review here.

Read an excerpt from Chapter One of The Black Song.

I’ll be running a giveaway for signed copies of the UK and US hardcovers for mailing list subscribers in July. Be sure to sign up for the list to make sure you don’t miss out.


A Pilgrimage of Swords – Audiobook Pre-Order Now Available & Other News

The audiobook edition of my novella A Pilgrimage of Swords, Volume One of The Seven Swords, narrated by Steven Brand, will be released by Audible on March 24th and is now available for pre-order.  

Buy here:  audible.com  –  audible.co.uk

In other news, I’m delighted to report that The Wolf’s Call, Book One of The Raven’s Blade, has been shortlisted in the ‘Best Traditionally Published Novel’ category for the Booknest Fantasy Awards. Thanks to everyone who voted in the first round. Anyone who would care to drop by and vote in the final round please go here: http://booknest.eu/component/k2/AWARDS/1812

And finally, those of you who follow me on Twitter may have noticed that the Advance Review Copies of The Black Song, Book Two of The Raven’s Blade, have arrived. I’ll be running an exclusive mailing list giveaway for five copies closer to the release date (when, hopefully, it’ll be easier to get to the post office). Be sure to sign up to the list if you want a chance of winning a signed ARC. 

Thanks for reading and please stay safe in these troubled times.


‘Many Are the Dead – A Raven’s Shadow Novella’ – Now Available in Audiobook

*(Cover art by Kevin Goeke, design by Shawn King)

The audiobook version of Many Are the Dead – A Raven’s Shadow Novella is now available on Audible, narrated by Steven Brand. Buy it here:  Audible.com Audible.co.uk

The audiobook should also be available in non-US/UK Audible stores so be sure to check out your local site or Amazon store for a link. 

Description:  

“The Faith requires all we have.”

New York Times bestselling author Anthony Ryan returns to the Raven’s Shadow world in this prequel novella set ten years before the events in Blood Song.

For decades the brothers of the Sixth Order have fought a savage war against the Lonak clans amidst the frozen peaks of their Dominion.

When word reaches the north of a fresh outbreak of the dreaded Red Hand, Brother Sollis, the finest swordsman in the Order, leads a small band to a long-abandoned castle in search of a potential cure, but discovers a far greater threat lurking in the mountains.

Enemies become allies as Sollis leads an increasingly desperate fight against an inhuman enemy steeped in the power of the Dark.

“Brilliantly written… Anyone who has read Blood Song will adore this.” – Fantasy Book Review.

“Many Are the Dead is a good treat to gobble up while we wait for the continuation of Vaelin Al Sona’s story.” – Grimdark Magazine.

Congratulations to the ten lucky winners of the free download codes who will be notified shortly.

Reminder, anyone seeking some mood music for the Raven’s Shadow universe should check out the epic theme inspired by the series from compose Will Musser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2t-WkGqLKow

Will also did a longer theme for the Draconis Memoria series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBVd3iBn63o&t=68s


‘Many Are the Dead’ Audiobook Pre-order and Giveaway

The audiobook edition of Many Are the Dead: A Raven’s Shadow Novella, narrated by Steven Brand, will be released by Audible on March 12th. Pre-order here:  Audible.comAudible.co.uk

*(Cover by Kevin Goeke, design by Shawn King)

Description:

“The Faith requires all we have.”

New York Times bestselling author Anthony Ryan returns to the Raven’s Shadow world in this prequel novella set ten years before the events in Blood Song.

For decades the brothers of the Sixth Order have fought a savage war against the Lonak clans amidst the frozen peaks of their Dominion.

When word reaches the north of a fresh outbreak of the dreaded Red Hand, Brother Sollis, the finest swordsman in the Order, leads a small band to a long-abandoned castle in search of a potential cure, but discovers a far greater threat lurking in the mountains.

Enemies become allies as Sollis leads an increasingly desperate fight against an inhuman enemy steeped in the power of the Dark.

“Brilliantly written… Anyone who has read Blood Song will adore this.” – Fantasy Book Review.

“Many Are the Dead is a good treat to gobble up while we wait for the continuation of Vaelin Al Sona’s story.” – Grimdark Magazine.

To celebrate, I’m giving away 10 promo-codes for a free download of the audiobook. Current subscribers to my mailing list are automatically entered. If you’re not a subscriber and want a chance to win a free audiobook, go here to sign up. The winners will be chosen at random and notified on March 12th. 



‘Slab City Blues: The Collected Stories’ – Now Available in Audiobook

I’m pleased to announce that at long last my sci-fi noir series Slab City Blues: The Collected Stories is now available in audiobook, read by Steven Brand. The collection also has a brand new cover, illustrated by Kevin Goeke (see more of his work at movco-art.com) with cover design by Shawn King (www.stkkreations.com).

 

Buy the audiobook here:  audible.com  –  audible.co.uk  –  amazon.com  –  amazon.co.uk

The audiobook should also appear on iTunes in the next few days if you prefer to buy your stuff from the Apple-verse.

The book is also available in ebook here:  Amazon.com  –  Amazon.co.uk  –  Kobo  –  iBooks  –  Nook

You can also purchase a print edition here:  Amazon.com  –  Amazon.co.uk

Book description:

Gangs, killers, and vampires. One war-torn detective is the only hope of survival for a crime-ridden orbiting city…

Blade Runner meets Se7en in this gritty five-story collection from New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Anthony Ryan.   

Alex McLeod paid dearly during the war for independence from Earth. It left the detective disfigured, jaded, and alone. In the aftermath of victory, Alex seethes as criminal factions and cold-blooded killers clash over control of the newly-liberated confederation. In his crusade for justice in the free states, he’s willing to break more than a few rules along the way…

The only home Alex knows is the slums of Slab, an orbiting city teeming with lowlifes, back-stabbers, and gene-spliced monstrosities. From the grimy streets of his city to the lawless Asteroid Belt, Alex goes toe-to-toe with a sharp-clawed vigilante, a mythical serial killer, and a gorgeous vampire with an ominous message. His quest won’t end until his homeland earns the freedom it was promised…

But even Alex may not be able to stop the impending Reckoning and a voyage to the one place he swore he’d never return: Earth…

Slab City Blues: The Collected Stories contains four exciting novellas and one sensational novel set in a world of hard-boiled sci-fi and cyberpunk. If you like hard-nosed detectives, futuristic planets, and pulse-pounding action, then you’ll love Anthony Ryan’s world of vampires, werewolves, and space.

 

 


The Lady of Crows – Out Now in Audiobook

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The audiobook version of The Lady of Crows, an all new Raven’s Shadow novella, is now available on Audible.com, Audible.co.uk and the Apple iStore, narrated by Steven Brand. Thanks to everyone at Podium Publishing for making this happen. I may be biased but I think Steven really outdid himself with this one.

For those who prefer their fantasy fiction in text form the novella will be published in issue #10 of Grimdark Magazine on 13th January. Pre-order details here.


The Waking Fire – Audiobook Pre-order Now Available

The audiobook version of The Waking Fire is now available for pre-order on Audbile.com and Audible.co.uk. The iTunes version doesn’t seem to be up yet, I’ll post a link on the book page when it appears. Many thanks to the always excellent Steven Brand for once again employing his considerable vocal talents in order to bring my work to audio-life. You can follow Steven on Twitter @stevenbrand.

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The Lord Collector – Audiobook Now Available

My novella The Lord Collector is now available in audiobook on audible.com and audible.co.uk.  This is a Raven’s Shadow novella originally published in the Blackguards anthology from Ragnarok Publications. Here’s my intro to the story:

‘The following story takes place in the same world as my novel Blood Song, the first volume in the Raven’s Shadow trilogy. I wrote it because I wanted to more fully explore characters who appear in Blood Song and the sequels Tower Lord and Queen of Fire. Readers familiar with my work are sure to recognize a certain pale-eyed, raspy-voiced Sword Master of the Sixth Order, and those curious as to the origins of the Tower Lord of the Southern Shore will find answers here. The tale takes place at the midpoint of the timeline described in Blood Song, a time when King Janus, with typical ruthlessness, is in the process of further consolidating his grip on the Unified Realm.’

Thanks to everyone at Podium Publishing for making this happen.

The Lord Collector audio


Blood Song – £1.99 Daily Deal on Audible.co.uk

The Blood Song audiobook – read by the inestimable Steven Brand – is today’s daily deal at Audible.co.uk, available at the special price of £1.99 (reduced from £16.62). Extremely unlikely I know but it would be nice to get to no. 1 in the UK Audible chart, some bloke called Robert Galbraith kept me off it last year (whoever he is). Offer ends at midnight GMT.

Blood Song audio