Announcing ‘The Road of Storms’ – Book Six of the Seven Swords

The Road of Storms – the sixth volume in my fantasy novella series The Seven Swords – is now available for pre-order from Subterranean Press. 

Thanks once again to the amazing Didier Graffet for a spectacular cover. 

Pre-order via the Subterranean Press website. 

The ebook and audiobook editions will be released when the hardcover ships in September 2024. 

Book description:

THE ANCIENT KINGDOM OF ALCEDON, THE SUN-BLESSED REALM WHICH HAS KNOWN ONLY PEACE FOR GENERATIONS, NOW BESET BY BLOODY REBELLION SPARKED BY THE EMERGENCE OF AN ANCIENT EVIL…

Into this troubled land comes Guyime, legendary ravager king of the north made immortal by the demonic sword he carries. Leading his band of sword bearers, Guyime must prevent the arch-demon Kalthraxis claiming the Warlord’s Tulwar, the last of the seven demon cursed blades. To do so he is forced to ally himself with the King of Alcedon and lead his army onto the dreaded Road of Storms, to fight a war that may cost all their lives and seal the fate of the world…

Continuing the epic saga of The Seven Swords, The Road of Storms is a compelling adventure of war and intrigue from the New York Times bestselling author of the Raven’s Shadow and The Covenant of Steel trilogies.

Lettered: 26 signed leatherbound copies, housed in a custom traycase.

Limited: 1000 signed numbered hardcover copies.

Anyone who pre-orders the hardcover will be entered into a draw to win the fronts illustration drawn by yours truly. 

Anyone new to this series should start with A Pilgrimage of Swords, which is available in ebook and audio. Details on the book page. 

A Tide of Black Steel – Cover Reveal

I’m delighted to reveal the cover for A Tide of Black Steel – Book One of The Age of Wrath. Thanks to Ben Prior of the Orbit Books design team for making this happen. 

A Tide of Black Steel will be released on September 29th, Pre-order here*:

Ebook: Amazon.com – Amazon.co.uk – Nook – Kobo – Google Play

UK Hardcover: Amazon.co.uk – Waterstones – Blackwells – Hive

US Paperback: Amazon.com – Barnes and Noble

Audiobook: Audible.com – Audible.co.uk – Barnes and Noble

*Affiliate links used for Amazon stores. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Book description:

A 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.

Until now.

Whispers 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.

Thera 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.

Both siblings – along with a brilliant young scribe and a prisoner with a terrifying, primal power – will play a part in the coming storm.

The Age of Wrath has begun.

A 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.

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In other news, the UK paperback edition of The Traitor, Book Three of The Covenant of Steel, will be released on April 18th. As usual, I’ll be running a signed copies giveaway for subscribers to my mailing list a week before release. Sign up here if you want to have a chance of winning. 

Pre-order the UK paperback edition of The Traitor here:

Amazon.co.uk – Hive – Blackwells – Waterstones

For other formats and territories see the book page.

Announcing ‘A Tide of Black Steel’ – Book One of The Age of Wrath

I’m pleased to announce that my new novel A Tide of Black Steel will be released by Orbit in September 2024. This is the first volume in an all new trilogy entitled The Age of Wrath. Here’s the description:

A 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.

Until now.

Whispers 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.

Thera 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.

Both siblings – along with a brilliant young scribe and a prisoner with a terrifying, primal power – will play a part in the coming storm.

The Age of Wrath has begun.

A 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.

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A Tide of Black Steel is currently slated for release on September 26th 2024. Pre-order links below*(more to come when I have them):

Ebook: Amazon.com – Amazon.co.uk – Nook – Kobo – Google Play

UK Hardcover: Amazon.co.uk – Waterstones – Blackwells

US Paperback: Amazon.com – Barnes and Noble

Audiobook: Audible.com – Audible.co.uk – Barnes and Noble

*Affiliate links used for Amazon stores. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Keen-eyed readers will no doubt have spotted that this book takes place in the same world as The Covenant of Steel trilogy. The story begins twenty years after the events in The Traitor, however, whilst it contains some references to prior events, the Age of Wrath series can be read in isolation. But if anyone is minded to read The Covenant of Steel in preparation, I’m certainly not going to complain. 

The cover isn’t yet ready to be unveiled – watch this space – but by way of a consolation prize, here’s the map:

Upcoming Xmas Giveaway and New Interview

I’ll be running a mailing list giveaway for signed hardcovers of The Traitor and Across the Sorrow Sea from December 18th to 24th. I had hoped to run the AtSS giveaway in concert with the novella’s release but my author copies took a while to arrive. If you missed out on the special editions from Subterranean Press, this is a chance to win a signed copy with a personalised dedication. To ensure you get a chance to enter join the mailing list before the 18th and don’t forget to check your spam folders for the giveaway email. 

In other news – many thanks to Eleni Argyró Efstratiadou for interviewing me on the Before We Go blog. You can read the full interview here, which goes into the writing of Red River Seven and the Covenant of Steel, as well as a hint as to what’s next. I know many of you are keen for news about my next series, so watch out for a much more detailed announcement early in the new year. In the meantime, a merry Chrismakkuhfestivus / happy new year to one and all.

Red River Seven – Now Available

It’s publication day for Red River Seven. The book is now available in ebook, paperback and audio in USA and Canada, and ebook in UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. The paperback and audio versions will be published in non-US territories on 12th October – however, I’m told some copies are already filtering out to bookshops. 

Buy the ebook:  Amazon.com  –  Amazon.co.uk  – Nook – Google Play – Kobo – Apple Books

Buy the paperback: Amazon.com –  Amazon.co.uk –  Waterstones  – Barnes & Noble  –  
Books A Million  –  Bookshop.org  –  Blackwells  – Orbit UK  –  Orbit US

Buy the audiobook:  Audible.com – Audible.co.uk – Apple Books

About the book:

Internationally bestselling fantasy author Anthony Ryan – writing as A. J. Ryan – delivers a nerve-shredding thriller in which seven strangers must undertake a terrifying journey into the unknown.

A man awakes on a boat at sea with no memory of who he is or how he came to be there. He’s not alone – there are six others. None of them can remember their names, but all bear the scars of recent surgery.

When a message appears on the onboard computer – Proceeding to Point A – the group agrees to work together to survive whatever is coming.

But as the boat moves through the mist-shrouded waters, divisions begin to form, and the group is plagued by questions. Who is directing them, why have they lost their memories, and what are the screams they can hear beyond the mist?

“With thoughtful characterization and an innovative variation on a familiar theme, this impressive horror tale wows.” — Publishers Weekly Starred Review

“With well drawn characters, an engrossing story, and a spectacular finale, this one is a triumph.” — Booklist

“A. J. Ryan’s RED RIVER SEVEN bursts onto the page like a riveting ride into a monstrous heart of darkness, starting out as a locked-room mystery and steadily stomping the gas to become an edge-of-your seat apocalyptic thriller. Gripping, fast-paced, and bloody good fun.” — Craig DiLouie, author of Episode Thirteen

“Parts Josh Malerman’s Bird Box and Danny Boyle’s 28 Days Later, RRS is a frenetically paced, galvanizing read that will equally excite and terrify you. Absolute recommend.” — FanFiAddict

“Bird Box meets World War Z in the genre-bending Red River Seven, a madly entertaining amalgam of locked-room mystery, heart-racing thriller, and terror-inducing horror show that will keep you up late into the night and darken your dreams long after you turn the last page.” – Philip Fracassi, author of Boys in the Valley

“[A] non-stop action ride.” – Grimdark Magazine

Upcoming Red River Seven Giveaway & Signed Traitor HC Charity Auction

To celebrate the upcoming release of my post-apocalyptic thriller Red River Seven – October 10th in the US and October 12th in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa – I’ll be running a giveaway on my mailing list from October 4th to 9th. Five first place winners will receive a signed paperback of the book and ten second place winners will receive a signed bookplate (vinyl stickers that would also look great on a laptop or journal).

In order to enter you’ll need to join the mailing list before October 4th. Sign up here.

Subscribers will receive an email on the 4th with a link to submit their entry. The giveaway will run until midnight GMT on October 9th. Winners will be chosen at random and notified on October 10th – check your spam folders to make sure you haven’t missed out.

Book description and pre-order details are on the Red River Seven book page.

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In other news, I’ve contributed a signed UK edition hardcover of The Traitor – Covenant of Steel Book 3 – to the Children in Read charity auction. Go here to bid (currently priced at £10!):

https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/auction/detail/auction_id/7632?search=Anthony+Ryan#none

All proceeds from the auction will go to the charity Children in Need which contributes to a load of really great causes in the UK. There are a wide range of books available in the auction, including a signed copy of Coraline by Neil Gaiman and my recent fave The Children of Gods and Fighting Men by Shauna Lawless. Check the full range out here: https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/childreninread2023

Across the Sorrow Sea – Now Available in Ebook

I’m happy to report that Across the Sorrow Sea – Book Five in my Seven Swords novella series – is now available in ebook. Please note that, whilst the Kindle version is available for immediate download, the ebook will only become available for download on the other stores on September 30th (no idea why).

Buy the ebook here:  Amazon.com –  Amazon.co.uk –  Apple Books –  Kobo –  Nook

The special signed hardcover edition can be ordered from the Subterranean Press website. The audiobook will be released on September 30th and can be pre-ordered from: audible.com  –  audible.co.uk

For more info see the book page on my site.

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Also, my US publisher is running another Goodreads giveaway for my upcoming post-apocalyptic thriller Red River Seven, this time for a paperback copy. Go here to enter (sorry, US residents only): https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/371581-red-river-seven

Book description and pre-order details are on the Red River Seven book page. 

Across the Sorrow Sea – Now Shipping

The special limited edition signed hardcover of Across the Sorrow Sea – Book Five in my Seven Swords novella series – is now shipping from Subterranean Press. 

The special hardcover edition can be ordered from the Subterranean Press website. My own copies haven’t turned up yet, but I’ll be running a mailing list giveaway when they do. Stay tuned for details.

The ebook should become available on all platforms in the next day or two. I’ll post updates when I have them. The audiobook is currently available for pre-order and will be released on September 30th, pre-order here:  audible.com – audible.co.uk

Book description:

THE SORROW SEA—THE MOST FEARED REGION IN ALL THE FIVE SEAS—PLAGUED BY STORMS, PROWLED BY A MURDEROUS PIRATE KING, AND HOME TO INHUMAN TERRORS.

Continuing their quest for the Seven Swords, legendary warrior Guyime and his companions must brave these perilous tides to find the mythic Spectral Isle, where once a demon named Lakorath was captured by a sorcerer of great power. Here ancient plans will be unveiled and the secret purpose of the seven demon cursed blades may finally be revealed…

Continuing the saga of The Seven Swords, Across the Sorrow Sea is a fast-moving tale of seafaring adventure and dramatic revelations from the New York Times bestselling author of the Raven’s Shadow and the Covenant of Steel trilogies.

From Publishers Weekly:

“Ryan remains adept at balancing action, thoughtful characterization, and spooky atmospherics, bringing the Sorrow Sea’s perils to life. Series fans and new readers alike will be sucked in.”

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In other news, I now have bookplates for Red River Seven, signed in my very own blood (red Poska Pen, actually). I’ll be running a mailing list giveaway for these, and some signed paperbacks, closer to the release date of October 10th. Sign up to the list to make sure you don’t miss out. 

Pre-order details are on the Red River Seven book page.

Red River Seven – Goodreads Giveaway

Attention end-of-the-world fans – my publisher is running an ebook giveaway on Goodreads for my post-apocalyptic thriller Red River Seven. Go here to enter: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/371579-red-river-seven

The giveaway is for 100 copies and is open until August 14th. Sorry to non-Americans, but it’s open to US residents only. 

I’ll be doing my own giveaway for signed copies closer to the release in October. Join the mailing list to make sure you don’t miss out on a chance to enter.

For full details about Red River Seven and pre-oder links – see the book page. 

The Waking Fire – US Ebook Sale

Attention all dragoneers, dragon-riders, draco-philes (etc. people who like dragons is what I’m saying) – The Waking Fire, Book One of the Draconis Memoria trilogy, is currently on sale in ebook for $1.99 (sorry, US only).

Buy here: Amazon.com – Nook – Kobo – Google Play – Apple Books

For other formats – see the book page.

Description:

The New York Times bestselling Raven’s Shadow Trilogy was a perfect read for “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.”* Now, Anthony Ryan begins a new saga, The Draconis Memoria…

Throughout the vast lands controlled by the Ironship Syndicate, nothing is more prized than the blood of drakes. Harvested from the veins of captive or hunted Reds, Green, Blues and Blacks, it can be distilled into elixirs that give fearsome powers to the rare men and women who have the ability harness them—known as the blood-blessed.

But not many know the truth: that the lines of drakes are weakening. If they fail, war with the neighboring Corvantine Empire will follow swiftly. The Syndicate’s last hope resides in whispers of the existence of another breed of drake, far more powerful than the rest, and the few who have been chosen by fate to seek it.

Claydon Torcreek is a petty thief and an unregistered blood-blessed, who finds himself pressed into service by the protectorate and sent to wild, uncharted territories in search of a creature he believes is little more than legend. Lizanne Lethridge is a formidable spy and assassin, facing gravest danger on an espionage mission deep into the heart of enemy territory. And Corrick Hilemore is the second lieutenant of an ironship, whose pursuit of ruthless brigands leads him to a far greater threat at the edge of the world.

As lives and empires clash and intertwine, as the unknown and the known collide, all three must fight to turn the tide of a coming war, or drown in its wake.

*Library Journal