Upon the Forge of Battle
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As the Age of Wrath reaches its bloody conclusion, the world will be reforged in steel and fire ...
Thera Blackspear was once champion to the Sister Queens. Now she's...
Published By Orbit
Format Paperback
Number Of Pages 512
Publication Date 08/25/2026
ISBN 9780316574648
Dimensions 6 inches x 9.25 inches
"Rich world building, well-developed characters, and shocking betrayals are precisely what readers expect from Anthony Ryan as he kicks off the Age of Wrath trilogy."—Booklist on A Tide of Black Steel
"A gripping epic ... Ryan distinguishes himself with deep dives into his characters’ psyches and motivations. This is an exciting start."—Publishers Weekly on A Tide of Black Steel
“Gritty and well-drawn, this makes a rich treat for George R.R. Martin fans.”—Publishers Weekly on The Pariah (starred review)
"A gritty, heart-pounding tale of betrayal and bloody vengeance. I loved every single word."—John Gwynne on The Pariah
"A master storyteller."—Mark Lawrence on The Pariah
"Ryan again showcases his gift for epic fantasy in his excellent sequel to The Pariah . . . . Ryan’s evocative prose enhances the suspenseful, intricate story, and the cliffhanger ending will have fans counting the days until the next volume. This fires on all cylinders."—Publishers Weekly on The Martyr (starred review)
"Fans of broadscale epic fantasy along the lines of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series and George R. R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire novels should find this debut much to their liking."—Library Journal on Blood Song
"[Blood Song] certainly has it all: great coming-of-age tale, compelling character and a fast-paced plot. If [Ryan's] first book is any indication of things to come, then all fantasy readers should rejoice."—Michael J. Sullivan on Blood Song
"Ryan hits all the high notes of epic fantasy--a gritty setting, ancient magics, ruthless intrigue, divided loyalties and bloody action."—Publishers Weekly on Blood Song
"Readers who enjoy their fantasy fast and furious will find Ryan's latest to be an immensely satisfying, top-notch adventure fantasy."—Kirkus on Wolf's Call
"Robin Hobb meets Joe Abercrombie in a story that delivers so many gut-wrenching blows. This is fantasy with a totally legendary feel; it's epic in every regard."—Fantasy Book Review on The Wolf's Call
"[A] thrilling deep dive into fantasy warfare."—Publishers Weekly on The Wolf's Call