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Anthony Ryan returns to the world of fantasy blockbuster Blood Song with an action-packed new adventure featuring his much-loved hero, Vaelin Al Sorna

The action-packed sequel to The Wolf's Call, the epic fantasy blockbuster from New York Times bestseller Anthony Ryan

The Empire of Ashes is the action-packed conclusion to the Draconis Memoria series - a sweeping epic fantasy of magic, adventure and the furious battle to forge an empire, from international bestselling author Anthony Ryan

Queen of Fire is the spectacular conclusion to the internationally bestselling Raven's Shadow series - a powerful tale of desperate battles, deadly politics and epic adventure. EMPIRES WILL FALLQueen Lyrna has survived the bloody siege of Alltor. Now she must rally her troops and take back the capital from the Volarian invaders. But driving her hated enemy out of the Realm will not satisfy her lust for vengeance - she wants to pursue them across the ocean and burn their empire to ashes. To do so, she must place her faith in the Seventh Order: men and women who wield terrible powers, born of the Dark itself. Vaelin Al Sorna would sacrifice his life for his queen - and may yet have to. Only by unmasking the Volarians' mysterious Ally can the tide of war be turned. To this end, Vaelin must travel deep into the icebound north, in search of a man who cannot die - and he must do it without the aid of his blood song, which has fallen ominously silent . . . Praise for Raven's Shadow: 'Engrossing' - Buzzfeed'Powerful' - SFFWorld'Compelling' - SFXBooks by Anthony Ryan:Raven's ShadowBlood SongTower LordQueen of FireRaven's BladeThe Wolf's Call (coming July 2019)The Draconis MemoriaThe Waking FireThe Legion of FlameThe Empire of Ashes

The Legion of Flame is the action-packed new novel in the Draconis Memoria series - an enthralling epic fantasy of magic, adventure and the furious battle to forge an empire, from international bestselling author Anthony Ryan

TOWER LORD is the second novel in the internationally bestselling Raven's Shadow series, which began with epic fantasy blockbuster BLOOD SONG.THE REALM BURNS.Vaelin Al Sorna is tired of war. He's fought countless battles in service to the Realm and Faith. His reward was the loss of his love, the death of his friends and a betrayal by his king. After five years in an Alpiran dungeon, he just wants to go home. Reva intends to welcome Vaelin back with a knife between the ribs. He destroyed her family and ruined her life. Nothing will stop her from exacting bloody vengeance - not even the threat of invasion from the greatest enemy the Realm has ever faced.Yet as the fires of war spread, foes become friends and truths turn to lies. To save the Realm, Reva must embrace a future she does not want - and Vaelin must revisit a past he'd rather leave buried.Praise for Raven's Shadow: 'Engrossing' - Buzzfeed'Powerful' - SFFWorld'Compelling' - SFXRaven's ShadowBlood SongTower LordQueen of FireRaven's BladeThe Wolf's Call (coming July 2019)The Draconis MemoriaThe Waking FireThe Legion of FlameThe Empire of Ashes

'A master storyteller' - Mark Lawrence We have fought battles that left more than a hundred corpses on the ground and not a word of it has ever been set down. The Order fights, but often it fights in shadow, without glory or reward. We have no banners.Vaelin Al Sorna is the Sixth Order's newest recruit. Under their brutal training regime, he learns how to forge a blade, survive the wilds and kill a man quickly and quietly - all in the name of protecting the Realm and the Faith. Now his skills will be put to the test. War is coming. Vaelin must draw upon the very essence of his strength and cunning if he is to survive the coming conflict. Yet as the world teeters on the edge of chaos, Vaelin will learn that the truth can cut deeper than any sword.Blood Song is the epic first novel in the internationally bestselling Raven's Shadow series - an enthralling tale of desperate battles, deadly politics and epic adventure.'Engrossing' - Buzzfeed'Powerful' - SFFWorld'Compelling' - SFXBooks by Anthony Ryan:Raven's ShadowBlood SongTower LordQueen of FireRaven's BladeThe Wolf's Call The Draconis MemoriaThe Waking FireThe Legion of FlameThe Empire of Ashes

A Tide of Black Steel begins a new blockbuster epic fantasy series with a Norse flavour, from international bestseller Anthony Ryan, perfect for fans of John Gwynne's Bloodsworn series

Words to describe the human we all are

words from wisdom are designed to put us out of our minds and into the fathomless wonder of heart so we live peacefully in the marvelous mystery that is a life at the heart of love

A teenage thief comes stealing at the home of the oldest man on earth...the old man shares his ancient wisdom, and the young man starts on his true path.

For centuries the Sentinel Eyrie has stood watch over the Maw, the foul lair of the Voice and its monstrous servants. Long have the dishonoured and the damned journeyed to the Eyrie in search of restored honour. Shamil, disgraced warrior from the southern desert, has journeyed to the Eyrie seeking redemption for a terrible crime. To earn it he must win the trust of a Great Wing, one of the mighty birds that carry the sentinels into battle. But such trust is not easily won, and the Voice is rising... Fire Wings is a soaring fantasy adventure from the New York Times bestselling author of the Raven's Shadow trilogy.

Every human can know peace, every human, no matter who, no matter where, because peace exists, at all times.... This little book offers inner steps to knowing and being peace.

'The Martyr continues the brilliance of The Pariah with more grit and adventure that Anthony Ryan fans and newcomers will devour' Grimdark Magazine'Anthony Ryan continues to write incredible, gritty fantasy that ticks every box every time. Perfect Fantasy' FanFiAddictTimes 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 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. Praise for the series'A gritty, heart-pounding tale of betrayal and bloody vengeance' John Gwynne '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'This is Anthony Ryan's best book yet' Michael Fletcher'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'Gritty and well-drawn, this makes a rich treat for George R. R. Martin fans' Publishers Weekly (starred review)

'Fabulous . . . Sure to be another fantasy classic' Huffington Post UK'The world Ryan has created for his new dragon adventure is a joy to visualise' SciFiNowClaydon Torcreek is a Blood-blessed, able to channel the powers contained in the blood of wild drakes. While his brethren serve as elite spies and assassins, Clay prefers the life of a small-time criminal in the dangerous slums of Carvenport.Yet war is coming, and it seems Clay is going to end up on the losing side - unless he can track down a legendary drake, whose powerful blood might just be enough to achieve victory. Clay has handled many things in his time (most of them illegal) but nothing as priceless as his nation's future.Anthony Ryan - bestselling author of fantasy sensation Blood Song - delivers an action-packed epic fantasy of exploration and adventure, spies and assassins, explosive magic and the furious battle to forge an empire.'A fascinating world packed with dragons, pirates, political machinations and an interesting magic system to boot' Fantasy Faction'A marvellous piece of imagination with plenty of twists, a refreshingly different setting, and excellent world-building' Mark Lawrence'Memorable characters and great action' Django Wexler'Excellent epic fantasy' BookBagBooks by Anthony Ryan: The Draconis MemoriaThe Waking FireThe Legion of FlameThe Empire of AshesRaven's ShadowBlood SongTower LordQueen of FireRaven's BladeThe Wolf's Call (coming July 2019)

David Gemmell passed away in 2006, leaving behind a legacy of memorable characters, epic settings, and thrilling tales. In 2008 a group of fellow writers and friends led by Deborah J Miller and Stan Nicholls founded the David Gemmell Legend Award in his honour. In 2013, NewCon Press released Legends, an anthology of original stories by some of today's leading fantasy authors in honour of a man whose work has so inspired them. We are now proud to announce Legends II, featuring an all new cast of distinguished authors in a volume that fully lives up to the high standards of its predecessor. Welcome to the land of Legends... Cover art by Dominic HarmanContents:1. Introduction - Stan Nicholls2. The Blessed and the Cursed - Gav Thorpe3. A Rescue - Mark Lawrence4. The Lowest Place - Edward Cox5. The Giant's Lady - Rowena Cory Daniells 6. An Oath Given - John Gwynne7. The Singer - Stella Gemmell8. Sandrunners - Anthony Ryan9. Smokestack Lightning - Gavin Smith10. Oak - Lou Morgan11. An Owl in Moonlight - Freda Warrington12. Heaven of Animals - John Hornor Jacobs13. The Iron Wolves: Retribution - Andy Remic14. About the Authors