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July 1, 2025

Epic Fantasy Signed Books Giveaway and more…

By Anthony Ryan
A promotional graphic for an epic fantasy giveaway featuring headshots of various authors including Ayana Gray, Shawn Speakman, and others, with a forest background and text that invites viewers to enter to win.

This month I’ve joined with many of my fellow epic fantasists to take part in a signed books giveaway. One lucky winner will receive this stack of signed books which includes a hardcover of The Pariah:

Queen Mother by Jeff Wheeler (deluxe hardcover)

The Shattered King by Charlie N. Holmberg (paperback)

The Book That Wouldn’t Burn by Mark Lawrence (paperback)

The Pariah by Anthony Ryan (hardcover)

The King-Killing Queen by Shawn Speakman (hardcover)

Beasts of Prey by Ayana Gray (paperback)

The Gods Below by Andrea Stewart (paperback)

Chords of Fate by DK Holmberg (paperback)

Depths of Vanalf by Brady Hunsaker (hardcover)

Blood and Empire by James Maxwell (paperback)

Winter’s Fury by AE Rayne (paperback)

The Threadlight Trilogy by Zack Argyle (deluxe hardcover)

A Promised Vengeance by Sara Larson (hardcover)

Two second place winners will receive an ebook of their choice. 

Go here to enter the giveaway: https://kingsumo.com/g/m88ej6m/an-epic-fantasy-giveaway

To win the first place prize, you must have a USA mailing address. The second place prizes are open internationally but winners must reside in a country accessible via Amazon in order to receive the e-books.

Please note that by submitting an entry you are agreeing to join the mailing lists of all the participating authors. Of course, you are free to unsubscribe at any time. 

Promotional image for an epic fantasy book giveaway featuring multiple book covers, including 'Chords of Fate' by D.K. Holmberg, 'The Book That Wouldn't Burn' by Mark Lawrence, 'The Gods Below' by Andrea Stewart, 'The Pariah' by Anthony Ryan, 'Winter's Fury' by A.E. Rayne, and 'A Promised Vengeance' by Sara Larson. Text highlights 'enter to win! EPIC FANTASY GIVEAWAY' on a backdrop of a forest.
Cover of 'Born of an Iron Storm' by Anthony Ryan featuring a dramatic illustration of a figure on a bridge with a golden weapon, surrounded by stormy waters, and a black hardback cover with a gold hammer design on the spine.

In more signed book news, the Broken Binding has announced its special edition offering for Born of an Iron Storm, book two of The Age of Wrath. Here’s the list of features:

  • Signed by the author
  • Foil on boards
  • Digital edges
  • Designed endpapers
  • Head and tail bands
  • Royal hardback
  • 1st edition

The book is being offered initially to members of the Broken Binding subscription club. However, it should also go on general sale via the main website soon. 

Logo for the Dark Finds Podcast featuring the title and the name Anthony Ryan.

In other news – I recently sat down for an interview with Gary Conroy of the Dark Finds Podcast to talk about such cheery subjects as apocalypses, writing villains, and holocaust denial (there were some lighter moments too, promise). You can watch or listen via the following links:

YouTube: https://youtu.be/vd0g7f4Qo8w?si=E14I54VdEg6Ey3Yt

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/anthony-ryan-writing-sff-horror-heroes-villains-storytelling/id1738653309?i=1000714924056

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/21e4blFi8usEGsSJs2FNr7?si=KNev4Z4JRQKZvY-kzxN5bw

Cover art for 'The Infernus Gate', the seventh book in the Seven Swords series, featuring dramatic imagery of two figures in a mystical landscape.

I’m also pleased to report that The Infernus Gate, seventh and final instalment in my Seven Swords novella series, has received a starred review from Publishers Weekly. Check it out here: https://www.publishersweekly.com/9781645243175

The Infernus Gate will be released in special edition hardcover and ebook by Subterranean Press in September 2025. Pre-orders are on the book page.

Cover of the book 'Born of an Iron Storm' by Anthony Ryan featuring a golden hammer against a stormy sea background.

And finally, just a reminder that you have only six days left to enter the Orbit Goodreads giveaway for the US ebook edition of Born of an Iron Storm. Go here to enter: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/414662-born-of-an-iron-storm

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May 8, 2025

Born of An Iron Storm – Cover Reveal

By Anthony Ryan
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.

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April 22, 2025

The Infernus Gate – Pre-Order Now Live

By Anthony Ryan
Cover illustration of the special hardcover edition of _The Infernus Gate_, the seventh volume in the _Seven Swords_ series, featuring a dramatic gateway and two figures with weapons in a dark, mythical landscape.

The signed special hardcover edition of The Infernus Gate – the seventh and final volume in my Seven Swords fantasy novella series – is now available for pre-order from Subterranean Press. 
(*Cover illustration by Didier Graffet)

The Infernus Gate will be published in September by Subterranean Press in special edition hardcover and ebook and by Audible in audiobook. I’ll post ebook and audio pre-order links when I have them.

Book description:
VALKERIS – MOST ANCIENT OF CITIES AND SEAT OF THE FALLEN EMPIRE THAT ONCE RULED THE VASTNESS OF THE FIVE SEAS. HERE THE INFERNUS GATE WILL RISE AND UNLEASH DESTRUCTION UPON THE WORLD, UNLESS THE BEARERS OF THE DEMON CURSED BLADES CAN STOP IT…

Guyime, undying bearer of the Nameless Blade, leads his band of misfit heroes into the dark, haunted ruins beneath ancient Valkeris. There they must survive the deadly traps set for them by the arch demon Kalthraxis as he races to open the Infernus Gate and set its monstrous legions loose. Love, loyalty, and courage will be tested to the extreme and a terrible price demanded for the world’s salvation. But is Guyime willing to pay it?

The Infernus Gate is the thrilling conclusion to the epic saga of The Seven Swords from the New York Times bestselling author of the Raven’s Shadow and The Covenant of Steel trilogies.

When the pre-order goes live, anyone who orders the lettered and numbered edition will be entered in a draw to win the original frontis illustration drawn by yours truly. 

A detailed line drawing of a dragon with large wings soaring through swirling clouds or smoke.

Those new to this series should check out volume one – A Pilgrimage of Swords. Details on the bookpage. 

Cover art for the fantasy novella _A Pilgrimage of Swords_ by Anthony Ryan, depicting a group of adventurers approaching a waterfall and a grand, ancient structure in a mystical setting.

There’s also a free Seven Swords prequel short story, The Scarlet Ziggurat, you can download from the Subterranean Press website:
https://subterraneanpress.com/tsz-ebook/

Cover of 'The Scarlet Ziggurat,' featuring a mysterious figure with a sword approaching a massive red ziggurat under a dramatic sky.

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April 1, 2025

The Pariah – $2.99 eBook Sale

By Anthony Ryan

The eBook edition of The Pariah – Book One of The Covenant of Steel trilogy – is currently on sale in the US and Canada at $2.99 (usual price $9.99).

‘Before killing a man, I always found it calming to regard the trees…’

Buy the US ebook here*: Amazon.com –  Nook –  Apple Books –  Kobo –  Google Play

*Affiliate links used for Amazon stores. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

For the book description and details on other formats see The Pariah book page.

Check out the other books in the series:

The Martyr

The Traitor

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March 13, 2025

The Infernus Gate – Cover Reveal

By Anthony Ryan

I’m delighted to reveal the cover for The Infernus Gate – the seventh and final volume in my Seven Swords fantasy novella series. 

Once again the spectacular illustration is by the inestimable Didier Graffet who has provided covers for all instalments in this series. You can see more of his work here: https://www.alanlynchartists.com/didier-graffet

The Infernus Gate will be published in September by Subterranean Press in special edition hardcover and ebook and by Audible in audiobook. Watch out for a pre-order page announcement soon, for now, here’s the book description:

VALKERIS – MOST ANCIENT OF CITIES AND SEAT OF THE FALLEN EMPIRE THAT ONCE RULED THE VASTNESS OF THE FIVE SEAS. HERE THE INFERNUS GATE WILL RISE AND UNLEASH DESTRUCTION UPON THE WORLD, UNLESS THE BEARERS OF THE DEMON CURSED BLADES CAN STOP IT…

Guyime, undying bearer of the Nameless Blade, leads his band of misfit heroes into the dark, haunted ruins beneath ancient Valkeris. There they must survive the deadly traps set for them by the arch demon Kalthraxis as he races to open the Infernus Gate and set its monstrous legions loose. Love, loyalty, and courage will be tested to the extreme and a terrible price demanded for the world’s salvation. But is Guyime willing to pay it?

The Infernus Gate is the thrilling conclusion to the epic saga of The Seven Swords from the New York Times bestselling author of the Raven’s Shadow and The Covenant of Steel trilogies.

When the pre-order goes live, anyone who orders the lettered and numbered edition will be entered in a draw to win the original frontis illustration drawn by yours truly. 

Those new to this series should check out volume one – A Pilgrimage of Swords. Details on the bookpage. 

There’s also a free Seven Swords prequel short story you can download from the Subterranean Press website:
https://subterraneanpress.com/tsz-ebook/

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September 30, 2024

The Road of Storms – Ebook Now Available

By Anthony Ryan

The Road of Storms – the sixth volume in my fantasy novella series The Seven Swords – is now available in ebook. 

Thanks once again to the amazing Didier Graffet for a spectacular cover. 

Buy here:  Amazon.com  –  Amazon.co.uk  –  Barnes & Noble  –  Kobo  –  Apple Books

You can also buy the audiobook from:  Audible.com  –  Audible.co.uk 

Subterranean Press tell me that the special edition hardcovers will now ship on October 18th. You can still pre-order via the Subterranean Press website. 

Book description:

THE ANCIENT KINGDOM OF ALCEDON, THE SUN-BLESSED REALM WHICH HAS KNOWN ONLY PEACE FOR GENERATIONS, NOW BESET BY BLOODY REBELLION SPARKED BY THE EMERGENCE OF AN ANCIENT EVIL…

Into this troubled land comes Guyime, legendary ravager king of the north made immortal by the demonic sword he carries. Leading his band of sword bearers, Guyime must prevent the arch-demon Kalthraxis claiming the Warlord’s Tulwar, the last of the seven demon cursed blades. To do so he is forced to ally himself with the King of Alcedon and lead his army onto the dreaded Road of Storms, to fight a war that may cost all their lives and seal the fate of the world…

Continuing the epic saga of The Seven Swords, The Road of Storms is a compelling adventure of war and intrigue from the New York Times bestselling author of the Raven’s Shadow and The Covenant of Steel trilogies.

Lettered: 26 signed leatherbound copies, housed in a custom traycase.

Limited: 1000 signed numbered hardcover copies.

Anyone who pre-orders the hardcover will be entered into a draw to win the fronts illustration drawn by yours truly. 

Anyone new to this series should start with A Pilgrimage of Swords, which is available in ebook and audio. Details on the book page. 

In other news, you probably know that A Tide of Black Steel, Book One of The Age of Wrath, was released last week. Many thanks to everyone who bought a copy. For those that haven’t, see the book page. 

If you missed out on my mailing list signed books giveaway and would like another chance to win one, there are two giveaways currently ongoing for the Broken Binding special hardcover, sprayed edges edition. One is being run by the Broken Binding themselves and the other by the Beard of Darkness podcast which I’ll be appearing on at 7pm UK time on October 6th. Check out the relevant social media posts for details on how to enter:

https://www.instagram.com/beardofdarknessbookreviews/p/DAbdaJ_RoPv/?img_index=1

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September 24, 2024

A Tide of Black Steel – Now Available

By Anthony Ryan

A Tide of Black Steel – Book One of The Age of Wrath trilogy- is published today in the US, UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Thanks to everyone at Orbit for making it happen. 

The winners of the signed books and bookplates giveaway have now been chosen and notified – check you spam folders to make sure you haven’t missed out on a prize. Many thanks to everyone who entered and for all the kind comments – sorry I couldn’t reply to everyone individually. 

Reviews:

‘These wonderful characters and story arc complexity matched with Ryan’s ability to build you up to–and deliver–epic moments (including an ending twist that is just chef’s kiss), wonderfully showcases the author’s skills as a fantasy storyteller.’ – Grimdark Magazine.

‘Rich world building, well-developed characters, and shocking betrayals are precisely what readers expect from Anthony Ryan as he kicks off the Age of Wrath trilogy.’ – Booklist.

‘A gripping epic… Ryan distinguishes himself with deep dives into his characters’ psyches and motivations. This is an exciting start.’ – Publishers Weekly

‘A grim, gritty, glorious Norse epic that begs to be devoured by fans of John Gwynne and Michael Hirst’s ‘Vikings’. You will come away with a taste of the salt sea and the smell of blood in the air, and characters you can’t wait to read more about. Grimdark at its finest.’ – FanFiAddict

Book description:

A NEW AGE HAS DAWNED. AN AGE OF BLOOD AND STEEL.
AN AGE OF WRATH.

The land of Ascarlia, a fabled realm of bloodied steel and epic sagas, has been ruled by the Sister Queens for centuries. No one has dared question their rule.

Until now.

Whispers speak of longships of mysterious tattooed warriors, sailing under the banners of a murderous cult of oath-breakers long thought extinct. A tide of black steel that threatens to vanquish all in its path.

Thera of the Blackspear, favoured servant of the Sister Queens, is ordered to uncover the truth. As Thera sails north, her reviled brother, Felnir, sets out on his own adventure. He hopes to find the Vault of the Altvar – the treasure room of the gods – and win the Sister Queens’ favour at his sister’s expense.

Both siblings – along with a brilliant young scribe and a prisoner with a terrifying, primal power – will play a part in the coming storm.

The Age of Wrath has begun.

A Tide of Black Steel begins a new blockbuster epic fantasy series from international bestseller Anthony Ryan, whose books have sold more than a million copies worldwide.

Buy here:

Ebook:  Amazon.com –  Amazon.co.uk –  Nook –  Kobo –  Google Play

UK Hardcover:  Amazon.co.uk –  Waterstones –  Blackwells

Special Edition Signed Hardcover: Goldsboro Books. – The Broken Binding

US Paperback:  Amazon.com –  Barnes and Noble

Audiobook:  Audible.com –  Audible.co.uk –  Barnes and Noble – Google Play

Did a little bit of signing yesterday at The Broken Binding. If you’ve ordered from them, I’m told the books should ship this week. I’m off to Goldsboro Books next week to sign their stock. 

Some people have been asking when or if this book will be published in their language / country. So far, the series has been sold to publishers in France, Germany, Czechia, and Poland. I don’t yet know the publication date for each country but will update as and when I’m told. 

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September 15, 2024

‘The Road of Storms’ Audiobook Released and More! 

By Anthony Ryan

The audiobook edition of The Road of Storms, Volume Six in my Seven Swords novella series, is now available from Audible. 

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

For those who have pre-ordered the signed special hardcover edition, I have been advised by Subterranean Press that a delay at their printers means the books won’t ship until mid-October. In the meantime, you can still pre-order the hardcover from Subterranean Press.

Fortunately, the ebook edition will still be released on September 30th and can be pre-ordered here*: Amazon.com – Amazon.co.uk – Barnes & Noble – Kobo – Apple Books

*Affiliate links used for Amazon stores. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Anyone new to this series should check out Volume One: A Pilgrimage of Swords – details on the book page.

There’s also a prequel Seven Swords short story – The Scarlet Ziggurat – available as a free download on the Subterranean Press website.

In other news, as many of you will be aware, A Tide of Black Steel – Book One of the Age of Wrath trilogy – will be published on September 24th. I’ll be running a signed hardcover / paperback / bookplate giveaway for my mailing list subscribers this Wednesday the 18th. If you’re already a subscriber please watch out for the email and check your spam folders. If you want to enter but aren’t yet a subscriber, sign up here: https://anthonyryan.net/mailing-list/

Those who prefer to ear-read can listen to a 4 minute sample of the first chapter, as read by the inestimable Steven Brand, here: https://soundcloud.com/hachetteaudio/a-tide-of-black-steel-by-anthony-ryan-read-by-steven-brand

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August 8, 2024

The Book Burner’s Fall – Now Available

By Anthony Ryan

I’m happy to announce that The Book Burner’s Fall – A Raven’s Shadow Novella – is now available in ebook and print. This is the standalone version of the story that originally appeared in The King Must Fall anthology from Grimdark Magazine. Thanks to Kevin Goeke (https://movco-art.com) for the amazing cover illustration and Shawn King (http://www.stkkreations.com) for the book design.

Here’s the blurb:

The Unified Realm in the reign of King Lakril, known to history as the book burner – an impoverished realm brought to the brink of destruction by Lakril’s paranoid tyranny. 

Kestra Saero, once the most deadly assassin to serve the Seventh Order of the Faith, is tempted back to the fold by an irresistible mission: kill the book burner. Driven by a deep desire for retribution but distrustful of her new comrades, Kestra must infiltrate a royal palace transformed into a carnival of horrors and slay the monster that lurks at its heart. But killing a king could never be an easy matter…

Set a century before the events in the Raven’s Shadow trilogy, The Book Burner’s Fall is a thrilling tale of dark magic and bloody vengeance.

Buy the ebook:  Amazon.com  –  Amazon.co.uk  –  Nook   –  Kobo – Apple Books – Google Play

Buy the paperback:  Amazon.com  –  Amazon.co.uk

In other news, those fine purveyors of special edition books at The Broken Binding are now taking pre-orders for signed hardcovers of A Tide of Black Steel – Book One of The Age of Wrath. 

This signed royal hardcover edition will feature digital edges, foil on boards, designed endpapers, and head and tail bands. Head over to the Broken Binding website to place your orders.

A Tide Of Black Steel

Full details on A Tide of Black Steel and pre-order links for other formats can be found on the book page.

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July 27, 2024

Coming Soon – The Book Burner’s Fall – A Raven’s Shadow Novella

By Anthony Ryan

Cover reveal for The Book Burner’s Fall – A Raven’s Shadow Novella. Cover illustration by Kevin Zamir Goeke (movco-art.com) and design by Shawn King of STK Creations (stkkreations.com). Here’s the blurb:

‘The Unified Realm in the reign of King Lakril, known to history as the book burner – an impoverished realm brought to the brink of destruction by Lakril’s paranoid tyranny. 

Kestra Saero, once the most deadly assassin to serve the Seventh Order of the Faith, is tempted back to the fold by an irresistible mission: kill the book burner. Driven by a deep desire for retribution but distrustful of her new comrades, Kestra must infiltrate a royal palace transformed into a carnival of horrors and slay the monster that lurks at its heart. But killing a king could never be an easy matter…

Set a century before the events in the Raven’s Shadow trilogy, The Book Burner’s Fall is a thrilling tale of dark magic and bloody vengeance.’

This is the standalone edition of my novella which originally appeared in The King Must Fall anthology from Grim Dark Magazine.

I’m hoping to have this ready for release in ebook and paperback by early to mid-August, so watch out for the announcement. I’ll run a mailing list giveaway for signed copies to coincide with publication, so make sure to join the list if you don’t want to miss out.

In other news, I’m happy to report that Goldsboro Books in London are now taking pre-orders for their signed and numbered, sprayed edges, special edition hardcover of A Tide of Black Steel, Book One in The Age of Wrath trilogy. Click the image above or the link below to place your order: https://goldsborobooks.com/products/a-tide-of-black-steel

A Tide of Black Steel will be released in print, ebook and audio on September 24th. See the book page for pre-order links.

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