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The Martyr

Book Two of the Covenant of Steel

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The Martyr

By: Anthony Ryan
Narrated by: Steven Brand
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 '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' FanFiAddict

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 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)©2022 Anthony Ryan Action & Adventure Dark Fantasy Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction War

Critic reviews

The Martyr continues the brilliance of The Pariah with more grit and adventure that Anthony Ryan fans and newcomers will devour
A perfect fantasy book . . . Anthony Ryan continues to write incredible, gritty fantasy that ticks every box every time
Ryan again showcases his gift for epic fantasy in his excellent sequel to The Pariah
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In anticipation of book 3 coming out, I re bought and listened to this book while reading the 3rd book. It builds upon the characters and world of book 1 excellently. very good narration.

Even better second time around!

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Loved it from beginning to end. As is the case with most sequels, the reading the first book before this one is recommended for most of the context and world building, though this title provides enough background information on its own to get you into the story. It does feel a bit like a bridge between the first book and the next one (probably last of the series), but I enjoyed it nonetheless!

Lovely sequel

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Fantastic book and narration, a little clichéd, but delightful nonetheless. Alwyn, you dirty, dirty man.

Blessed Be The Lady's Cheeks

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I haven’t read all of Anthony Ryan’s work but I have enjoyed all that I have and this is no exception. Stephan Brand does an excellent job narrating his audiobook as usual.

Definitely worth a read

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My favorite story teller at this time. Really builds fantastic characters that you really draw the reader deeper into the story.

outstanding

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