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April 21, 2026

Unbroken Anthology – Now Live on Kickstarter 

By Anthony Ryan
A vibrant book cover featuring the title 'UNBROKEN' with an artistic depiction of a person expressing emotion, surrounded by flowing lines and colors. The cover highlights 832 hardcover pages, 36 authors from the science fiction and fantasy genres, and 4 artists. The text encourages viewers to pledge on Kickstarter.

The Unbroken anthology – featuring an all new fantasy novella from me – is now live on Kickstarter. 

Unbroken features original, never before published stories from 36 of the most prominent SFF authors working today (and me). Here’s the full line-up:

Cover for the anthology 'Unbroken', featuring the title and a list of contributing authors.

My novella is entitled The Black Reivers and will appeal to those who like their military fantasy with a whiff of gunpowder.

To support this project head on over to the Kickstarter page:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/unbroken/unbroken-new-tales-by-masters-of-fantasy

Book cover for 'Upon the Forge of Battle' by Anthony Ryan featuring a scenic snowy landscape with a towering sword, a lone warrior silhouette, and bold red accents.

In other news, updated where-to-buy links for Upon the Forge of Battle, the third and final book in the Age of Wrath trilogy, are here covering all formats. The book will be released on August 25th. Buy here:

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

US Paperback: Amazon.com – Barnes & Noble – Bookshop.org

Ebook: Amazon.com – Barnes & Noble – Kobo – Bookshop.org – Google Play

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

Book description:

As the Age of Wrath reaches its bloody conclusion, the world will be reforged in steel and fire . . .

Thera Blackspear was once champion to the Sister Queens. Now she’s a queen herself, with Elvine as her spear maiden, wielding a weapon forged by the gods. But while the traitorous Sister Lore plots in the shadows, Ascarlia will never be safe.

Felnir has won a crown of his own and forged a kingdom at the tip of his divine blade. Yet his dreams are troubled by visions of the brother he thought long dead. A brother who needs his help, and whom Felnir would give anything to save – even his hard-won kingship.

Ruhlin’s many victories have made him a hero to the Morvek, who believe he is the prophesied saviour who will overthrow their Nihlvarian enemies. But now he finds himself a prisoner of the Vortigurn, the King of Nihlvar, who has secrets and schemes of his own.

Secrets that could unmake the world.

Upon the Forge of Battle is the epic conclusion to Anthony Ryan’s Age of Wrath trilogy, a gripping fantasy saga of bloody retribution, deadly intrigue, and soaring heroism.

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August 4, 2025

The Infernus Gate – Now Shipping

By Anthony Ryan
Book cover of 'The Infernus Gate' by Anthony Ryan, featuring a mystical archway and two figures approaching it in a dark, atmospheric landscape.

Good news everyone, The Infernus Gate is shipping early. Anyone who ordered the special edition hardcover should receive their copies shortly. 

The lettered and numbered tray case editions have sold out but copies of the signed special editions are still available from the Subterranean Press website. 

The Infernus Gate ebook should also now be available on most retailers, with the exception of Kobo which might take a week to switch from ‘pre-order’ to ‘available’. Buy here:

Subterranean Press – Amazon.com – Amazon.co.uk – Barnes & Noble

The audiobook is also yet to go live on Audible. I’ll update the links on the book page when it does. 

I’ll be running a mailing list giveaway for signed hardcovers when my author copies arrive. Sign up to the list if you don’t want to miss out. 

This is the seventh and final volume in the saga of the Seven Swords. It’s been a long road and I want to thank all of you who stayed with me on the journey. Anyone new to the series should start with A Pilgrimage of Swords. There’s also a prequel short story, The Scarlet Ziggurat, available as a free download from Subterranean Press.

Here’s the blurb for The Infernus Gate:

‘Ryan doesn’t pull any punches in the wholly satisfying conclusion to the Seven Swords series.’ – Publishers Weekly Starred Review.

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.

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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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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 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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April 29, 2024

Announcing ‘The Road of Storms’ – Book Six of the Seven Swords

By Anthony Ryan

The Road of Storms – the sixth volume in my fantasy novella series The Seven Swords – is now available for pre-order from Subterranean Press. 

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

Pre-order via the Subterranean Press website. 

The ebook and audiobook editions will be released when the hardcover ships in September 2024. 

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. 

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September 26, 2023

Across the Sorrow Sea – Now Available in Ebook

By Anthony Ryan

I’m happy to report that Across the Sorrow Sea – Book Five in my Seven Swords novella series – is now available in ebook. Please note that, whilst the Kindle version is available for immediate download, the ebook will only become available for download on the other stores on September 30th (no idea why).

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

The special signed hardcover edition can be ordered from the Subterranean Press website. The audiobook will be released on September 30th and can be pre-ordered from: audible.com  –  audible.co.uk

For more info see the book page on my site.

Also, my US publisher is running another Goodreads giveaway for my upcoming post-apocalyptic thriller Red River Seven, this time for a paperback copy. Go here to enter (sorry, US residents only): https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/371581-red-river-seven

Book description and pre-order details are on the Red River Seven book page. 

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