{"product_id":"blood-song-9780356502489","title":"Blood Song","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cfont size=\"+2\"\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e''A master storyteller'' - \u003c\/b\u003eMark Lawrence \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe have fought battles that left more than a hundred corpses on the ground and not a word of it has ever been set down. The Order fights, but often it fights in shadow, without glory or reward. We have no banners.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVaelin Al Sorna is the Sixth Order''s newest recruit. Under their brutal training regime, he learns how to forge a blade, survive the wilds and kill a man quickly and quietly - all in the name of protecting the Realm and the Faith.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow his skills will be put to the test. War is coming. Vaelin must draw upon the very essence of his strength and cunning if he is to survive the coming conflict. Yet as the world teeters on the edge of chaos, Vaelin will learn that the truth can cut deeper than any sword.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlood Song\u003c\/i\u003e is the epic first novel in the internationally\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e bestselling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e Raven''s Shadow series\u003ci\u003e - \u003c\/i\u003ean enthralling tale of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003edesper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Blood Song\u003c\/i\u003e is a tremendous debut . . . fast-paced, action-packed and character-driven' * FANTASY BOOK CRITIC *\u003cbr\u003eA top contender for most impressive debut of the year . . . \u003ci\u003eBlood Song\u003c\/i\u003e is a powerful epic that, while ending with a sense of closure, hints at more to come * SFFWORLD *\u003cbr\u003eAn utterly engrossing high-fantasy epic from a \u003ci\u003emajor \u003c\/i\u003enew talent that explores themes of war, faith, and loyalty amidst incredible action scenes and artfully developed characters * BUZZFEED *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlood Song\u003c\/i\u003e is a fantastic debut . . . Anthony Ryan is a master story teller -- Mark Lawrence\u003cbr\u003eA mix of \u003ci\u003eThe Name of the Wind\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Left Hand of God\u003c\/i\u003e . . . I cannot recommend this book enough * BESTFANTASYBOOKS.COM *\u003cbr\u003eThis is epic fantasy at its best with action, rivalries, espionage, the promise of future revelations and ever-present twists * BOOKBAG *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Blood Song \u003c\/i\u003edelighted me again and again' * FANTASY FACTION *\u003cbr\u003eAn instant sensation . . . an excellent start to this series * READ DREAM RELAX *\u003cbr\u003eSmartly-written coming-of-age story . . . Compelling * SFX *\u003cbr\u003eI still love - and want - that feeling of completely absorbing escapism that good fantasy can supply - and \u003ci\u003eBlood Song\u003c\/i\u003e brings it in force * PORNOKITSCH *\u003cbr\u003eRyan hits all the high notes of epic fantasy-a gritty setting, ancient magics, ruthless intrigue, divided loyalties, and bloody action * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *\u003cbr\u003eWell wrought characters, a fascinating world, and crackling prose . . . Not to be missed * KINGOFTHENERDS.COM *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Blood Song\u003c\/i\u003e is unique . . . The next Epic Fantasy book everybody should read' * BLOTTED PAGES *\u003cbr\u003eAn immensely satisfying and immersive experience * Dark Matter *\u003cbr\u003eOne of the next master storytellers * Fantasy Book Review *\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48733696065879,"sku":"9780356502489","price":9.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780356502489.jpg?v=1720001268","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/blood-song-9780356502489","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}