{"product_id":"9780356522821","title":"A Tide of Black Steel : the bloody first novel in a blockbuster epic fantasy series with a strong Norse flavour","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: Ryan, Anthony\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFantasy\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 22 July 2025 by Little, Brown Book Group (Orbit) in the United Kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback | 560 pages\u003cbr\u003e126 x 197 x 36 | 376g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Sprawling in scope, forged with depth of lore and living history, full of betrayals and deaths and twists and epic battles' Grimdark MagazineA NEW AGE HAS DAWNED. AN AGE OF BLOOD AND STEEL. AN AGE OF WRATH. The land of Ascarlia, a fabled realm of bloodied steel and epic sagas, has been ruled by the Sister Queens for centuries. No one has dared question their rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUntil now.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhispers speak of longships of mysterious tattooed warriors, sailing under the banners of a murderous cult of oath-breakers long thought extinct. A tide of black steel that threatens to vanquish all in its path.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThera of the Blackspear, favoured servant of the Sister Queens, is ordered to uncover the truth. As Thera sails north, her reviled brother, Felnir, sets out on his own adventure. He hopes to find the Vault of the Altvar - the treasure room of the gods - and win the Sister Queens' favour at his sister's expense.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth siblings - along with a brilliant young scribe and a prisoner with a terrifying, primal power - will play a part in the coming storm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Age of Wrath has begun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Tide of Black Steel begins a new blockbuster epic fantasy series from international bestseller Anthony Ryan, whose books have sold more than a million copies worldwide. Praise for Anthony Ryan'A gritty, heart-pounding tale of betrayal and bloody vengeance' John Gwynne'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)Books by Anthony RyanRaven's ShadowBlood SongTower LordQueen of FireRaven's BladeThe Wolf's CallThe Black SongDraconis MemoriaThe Waking FireThe Legion of FlameThe Empire of AshesThe Covenant of SteelThe PariahThe MartyrThe TraitorWriting as A. J. RyanRed River Seven\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Darling Reads","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55322054918468,"sku":"9780356522821","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/1265\/8244\/files\/9780356522821.jpg?v=1754908533","url":"https:\/\/darlingreadsbooks.com\/products\/9780356522821","provider":"Darling Reads","version":"1.0","type":"link"}