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The Martyr

By: Anthony Ryan
Narrated by: Steven Brand
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Publisher's summary

Deadly feuds and ancient secrets spell war in the second novel of The Covenant of Steel, a new epic series of action, intrigue, and magic from a master storyteller who has taken the fantasy world by storm.

"Ryan again showcases his gift for epic fantasy in his excellent sequel to The Pariah . . . . Ryan's evocative prose enhances the suspenseful, intricate story . . . .This fires on all cylinders."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

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.

For more from Anthony Ryan, check out:

The Covenant of Steel

The Pariah

The Martyr

Raven's Shadow Trilogy

Blood Song

Tower Lord

Queen of Fire

Raven's Blade Duology

The Wolf's Call

The Black Song

The Draconis Memoria Trilogy

The Waking Fire

The Legion of Flame

The Empire of Ashes

©2022 Anthony Ryan (P)2022 Orbit

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Remarkable, a real achievement.

This is probably the best sequel Anthony Ryan has written, at least for me. It built on everything in book one, and extended the story perfectly and without stumble. Wow. You owe it to yourself to read this series, or better yet, listen to it, as Steven Brand says every name far better than I’d read them in my head, and delivers the lines with an authenticity to the prose that, as an American, I just can’t compete with.

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I’m hooked

Just enjoy this story so much. I am eagerly awaiting the next in the series.

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Amazing!

I l led this continuation of this saga. Just as good as the first book. Can’t wait till the epic conclusion!!!

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Love Steven Brands voice

Anthony Ryan is a magnificent story teller, and when read by Steven Brand…. an incredible journey!

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Excellent continuation of the story.

Anthony Ryan continues to deliver a well crafted tale that combines solid character development with great storytelling. Steven Brand is the perfect choice to bring Alywn to life. I look forward to the next chapter.

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The unexpected

The author constantly does the unexpected. He allows you to think the story will follow a course then switches directions. It will keep you pleasantly surprised.

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so good

loved it so hard. like, so so so hard. I'm buying the physical copies. girl cumd at the end.

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legend of a story

love everything about the book. I do not however care for the narrator. He has a good voice, but he is dry and there is little to no distinction between characters. it is just a him reading a book.

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Slow start, ends with a bang…. Literally

WOW! Ryan’s story telling is captivating in every way.
The story blends and turns quickly into a multilevel journey not only physically but mentally for our favored character, Scribe.

Witnessing events mold and shape these characters is a trick Ryan makes look easy.

Even though I found the first couple of chapters a bit slow, later the events in these chapters come into focus.
Excellent read and very entertaining on audiobook.
Recommend 5⭐️

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Marvelous

"The Covenant of Steel" has got to be one of the greatest works of Dark Fantasy I have read in a decade. It started strong with "The Pariah", and Anthony Ryan surpassed himself with the second book in the trilogy. "The Martyr" was somehow an even stronger entry into the trilogy than the first book, and I am over eager to read the conclusion next year.
Steven Brand also deserves great accolades for his reading of the books, and I will definitely be looking for other stories he has narrated.

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