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Born of An Iron Storm – Cover Reveal

Book cover for _Born of An Iron Storm_, featuring a large yellow hammer against a stormy ocean backdrop, with the title and author's name prominently displayed.
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I’m delighted to reveal the cover for Born of An Iron Storm – Book Two in the Age of Wrath trilogy. Cover design by Ben Prior. Thanks to everyone at Orbit for their work on this. 

Born of An Iron Storm will be released on August 26th. 

Pre-order the ebook:  Amazon.com – Amazon.co.uk  –  Barnes & Noble  –  Bookshop.org –  Kobo –  Google Play –  Apple Books

Pre-order the UK hardcover:  Amazon.co.uk –  Waterstones –  Blackwells – Hive: https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Anthony-Ryan/Born-of-an-Iron-Storm/30640211

Pre-order the US paperback:  Amazon.com –  Barnes & Noble  –  Bookshop.org

Pre-order the audiobook: Audible.com – Barnes & Noble 

Here’s the book description:

Born of An Iron Storm continues the epic tale begun in A Tide of Black Steel;a compelling fantasy saga of bloody retribution, deadly intrigue, and desperate courage

The Sister Queens have fallen and Ascarlia lies naked before the storm. A Nihlvarian plan, years in the making, has seen Ascarlia’s enemy seize the capital Skar Magnol. Now the invaders look to the wealthy port city of Olversahl to complete their conquest.

But there is hope.

Elvine is trapped at the heart of the conspiracy, yet her role in the new government offers the chance to plan resistance from within. She must tread a fine line between loyalty and secret disobedience, knowing the smallest mistake will mean her death.

Meanwhile, Thera has secured the Outer Islands, but her loyalist forces alone cannot liberate Skar Magnol. She must seek allies to have any chance of defeating the Nihlvarian threat. But her greater challenge will be to overcome her own doubts and become the leader she needs to be.

If she fails, Ascarlia will fall.

Meanwhile, far away across the ocean, Felnir embarks on a bloody path towards kingship, whilst to the north, Ruhlin seeks escape from the tyrannical realm of Nihlvar where the mysterious Vortigurn holds sway.


The Feeding – UK Cover Reveal

Book cover of 'The Feeding' by A.J. Ryan, featuring an aggressive design with sharp teeth and blood drops, emphasizing horror themes.

I’m delighted to reveal the UK cover for The Feeding, which will be published under my AJ Ryan pseudonym on October 14th, 2025. 

Cover design by Charlotte Stroomer. Thanks to all at Orbit UK for making this happened. 

Here’s the book description for the UK edition:

Internationally bestselling fantasy author Anthony Ryan – writing as A. J. Ryan – delivers a nerve-shredding horror novel where humans are no longer top of the food chain.

Layla has spent her entire life in the Redoubt, one of the last bastions of humanity in a ravaged world. But now her father has fallen ill, and Layla must find a cure – which means venturing into the wilderness.

Where the Feeders are.

Pre-order the UK paperback: Amazon.co.ukBlackwellsHive

Pre-order the UK ebook: Amazon.co.ukKobo

The Feeding will also be published in the US and Canada on August 12th. Pre-order links are on the book page.  

Book cover for 'The Feeding' by Anthony Ryan featuring a lone figure walking through a desolate, overgrown urban landscape with a red background.