From the international bestselling author Anthony Ryan comes the spectacular first novel in a new epic new fantasy trilogy inspired by Norse mythology.
A new age has dawned. An age of blood and steel. An age of wrath.
The land of Ascarlia, a fabled realm of bloodied steel and epic sagas, has been ruled by the Sister Queens for centuries. No one has dared question their rule.
Until now.
Whispers speak of longships of mysterious tattooed warriors, sailing under the banners of a murderous cult of oath-breakers long thought extinct. A tide of black steel that threatens to vanquish all in its path.
Thera of the Blackspear, favoured servant of the Sister Queens, is ordered to uncover the truth. As Thera sails north, her reviled brother, Felnir, sets out on his own adventure. He hopes to find the Vault of the Altvar – the treasure room of the gods – and win the Sister Queens’ favour at his sister’s expense.
Both siblings – along with a brilliant young scribe and a prisoner with a terrifying, primal power – will play a part in the coming storm.
The Age of Wrath has begun.
The series
In the Age of Wrath, the echoes of ancient gods and the clash of empires reverberate across a world on the brink of chaos. This series pulls readers into a land where power is not just sought but fought for with every drop of blood. With intricate world-building, deeply flawed characters, and an atmosphere thick with tension, the Age of Wrath offers a narrative that’s as unpredictable as it is unforgettable.
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At the heart of the series lies a complex web of political intrigue, divine machinations, and a society teetering between revolution and destruction. As old alliances fracture and new threats arise, individuals from every corner of the world must confront their own ambition, loyalty, and fate. Whether it’s the vengeance of a fallen hero, the burden of hidden knowledge, or the rise of an unexpected champion, every character’s journey is marked by personal sacrifice and moral ambiguity.
Ryan’s world is as unforgiving as it is richly detailed, drawing on influences of myth and history to create a brutal, yet beautiful landscape. The land is shaped by gods whose presence is felt in every battle, every betrayal, and every whispered prayer. Each book in the Age of Wrath series unfolds with the kind of deliberate pacing that allows the stakes to rise steadily, drawing readers deeper into its world until they can’t help but be swept away by its relentless tide of events.
From the first page to the last, the Age of Wrath isn’t just about fighting for power—it’s about the price of it, the toll it takes on the soul, and whether the very nature of ambition can destroy everything it touches. Fans of epic fantasy and high-stakes adventures will find themselves riveted by a series that doesn’t just tell a story—it shapes a new world with every turn of the page.
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