The Pariah

'A gritty, heart-pounding tale of betrayal and bloody vengeance. I loved every
single word' John Gwynne

The Pariah begins a new epic fantasy series of action, intrigue and magic from
Anthony Ryan, a master storyteller who has taken the fantasy world by storm.

Born into the troubled kingdom of Albermaine, Alwyn Scribe is raised as an
outlaw. Quick of wit and deft with a blade, Alwyn is content with the freedom
of the woods and the comradeship of his fellow thieves. But an act of betrayal
sets him on a new path - one of blood and vengeance, which eventually leads
him to a soldier's life in the king's army.

Fighting under the command of Lady Evadine Courlain, a noblewoman beset by
visions of a demonic apocalypse, Alwyn must survive war and the deadly
intrigues of the nobility if he hopes to claim his vengeance. But as dark
forces, both human and arcane, gather to oppose Evadine's rise, Alwyn faces a
choice: can he be a warrior, or will he always be an outlaw?

'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)