The Martyr

Book Two of the Covenant of Steel

'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

Reseñas de la Crítica

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

Another excellent book from a consistently brilliant author

I’ve enjoyed all of Anthony Ryan’s books immensely, and The Martyr didn’t disappoint. I was initially put off the series (only for a few minutes) when I realised it was in first person, which I typically don’t enjoy. Fortunately, the viewpoint character Alwynn is complex, interesting, witty and often charming, making a great viewpoint from which to experience the story.

This book picks up where the Pariah leaves off and carries on with the medieval, Joan of Arc tale with some subtle fantasy elements thrown in for good measure.

I found myself unable to predict what would happen next, and I wasn’t disappointed with the twists and plot developments.

Keen to see how the tale wraps up in the next book!

Simply awesome

Even better than book 1. Became completely engrossed in the mystery of it all. The narrator is perfect for the storyline.