The Martyr -- Anthony Ryan

<b>Deadly feuds and ancient secrets spell war in the second novel of The Covenant of Steel, a new epic series of action, intrigue, and magic from a master storyteller who has taken the fantasy world by storm.</b> <p/><b>"Ryan again showcases his gift for epic fantasy in his excellent sequel to <i>The Pariah</i> . . . . Ryan's evocative prose enhances the suspenseful, intricate story . . . .This fires on all cylinders." --<i>Publishers Weekly</i> (starred review)</b> <p/>Times have changed for Alwyn Scribe. Once an outlaw, he's now a spymaster and sworn protector of Lady Evadine Courlain, whose visions of a demonic apocalypse have earned her the fanatical devotion of the faithful. <p/>Yet Evadine's growing fame has put her at odds with both Crown and Covenant. As trouble brews in the kingdom, both seek to exploit her position for their own ends. <p/>Sent to the Duchy of Alundia to put down a rebellion, Alwyn must rely on old instincts to fight for his new cause. Deadly feuds and ancient secrets are laid bare as war erupts, a war that will decide the fate of the Kingdom of Albermaine and, perhaps, prevent the coming of the prophesied Second Scourge. <p/><b>"A gritty, heart-pounding tale of betrayal and bloody vengeance. I loved every single word." --<i> </i>John Gwynne on <i>The Pariah</i></b> <p/>For more from Anthony Ryan, check out: <br><b>The Covenant of Steel</b> <br><i>The Pariah <br>The Martyr</i> <p/><b>Raven's Shadow Trilogy</b> <br><i>Blood Song</i> <br><i>Tower Lord