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The Pariah

By: Anthony Ryan
Narrated by: Steven Brand
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"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?

"This makes a rich treat for George R.R. Martin fans." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
For more from Anthony Ryan, check out: Raven's Shadow TrilogyBlood SongTower LordQueen of Fire Raven's Blade DuologyThe Wolf's CallThe Black Song The Draconis Memoria TrilogyThe Waking FireThe Legion of FlameThe Empire of Ashes Epic Fantasy Action & Adventure Suspenseful Fantasy Epic Royalty Fiction Heartfelt

Critic reviews

“Gritty and well-drawn, this makes a rich treat for George R.R. Martin fans.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"A gritty, heart-pounding tale of betrayal and bloody vengeance. I loved every single word."—John Gwynne
"A master storyteller."—Mark Lawrence
"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
"A page-turner."—Booklist 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
Engaging Plot • Complex Characters • Realistic World-building • Unexpected Twists • Gritty Storytelling

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The beginning has most of the action in the whole book. The narrator doesn’t even sound interested

Tedious

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If you haven’t read anything by Anthony Ryan but love fantasy, sword fights, and the character the persevere despite all odds then you’ll love this book.

Similar to Blood Song Anthony Ryan’s first book, we start with a young hero and the expectation of a legend about to be born. This is new series set in an entirely new world. The story is told from 1st person present with vague allusions to future events about to unfold. So everything that’s read throughout the story is flavored by the internal bias of a nobody from a rough upbringing. Our main character is a cynic who has to come to grips with religion, fate, and ever increasing intrigue from powers much greater then him.

What keeps the plot moving is our main character resourcefulness and some pretty great fights. I finished this book within two days. Definitely a great read.

Another home run from Anthony Ryan

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I love the pace of this story as well as the character development. Can’t wait to start the 2nd book and keep it going.

Another terrific story crafted by Anthony Ryan.

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I have so many audiobooks that I’ve read that are good. Not great, but good, and that’s just fine for the majority of my listening experience. On occasion, I come across one that’s really wonderful. Unexpectedly wonderful, and it’s like finding a treasure where you might not think of looking. This is one of those books. Highly recommended, dear reader.

Unexpectedly wonderful!

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Great story epic tale worth the time. Was glad I gave it a go and enjoyed it more than I expected to. If you haven’t already checked it out you should do so.

A great find

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