From the international bestselling author Anthony Ryan comes the spectacular second novel in a new epic new fantasy trilogy inspired by Norse mythology.
The Sister Queens have fallen and Ascarlia lies naked before the storm. A Nihlvarian plan, years in the making, has seen Ascarlia’s enemy seize the capital Skar Magnol. Now the invaders look to the wealthy port city of Olversahl to complete their conquest.
But there is hope.
Elvine is trapped at the heart of the conspiracy, yet her role in the new government offers the chance to plan resistance from within. She must tread a fine line between loyalty and secret disobedience, knowing the smallest mistake will mean her death.
Meanwhile, Thera has secured the Outer Islands, but her loyalist forces alone cannot liberate Skar Magnol. She must seek allies to have any chance of defeating the Nihlvarian threat. But her greater challenge will be to overcome her own doubts and become the leader she needs to be.
If she fails, Ascarlia will fall.
And far away across the ocean, Felnir embarks on a bloody path towards kingship whilst to the north, Ruhlin seeks escape from the tyrannical realm of Nihlvar where the mysterious Vortigurn holds sway.
Continuing the epic tale begun in A Tide of Black Steel, Born of an Iron Storm is a compelling saga of bloody retribution, deadly intrigue, and desperate courage.
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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