{"product_id":"the-martyr-9780356514604","title":"The Martyr","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e''A gritty, heart-pounding tale of betrayal and bloody vengeance'' \u003c\/b\u003eJohn Gwynne on \u003ci\u003eThe Pariah\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTimes 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYet 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSent 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Martyr\u003c\/i\u003e is the sequel to\u003ci\u003e The Pariah \u003c\/i\u003eand continues the ruthless and gripping fantasy epic from \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller Anthony Ryan, whose books have\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA gritty, heart-pounding tale of betrayal and bloody vengeance. I loved every single word * John Gwynne *\u003cbr\u003eThis is Anthony Ryan's best book yet * Michael Fletcher *\u003cbr\u003eA richly-detailed world with well-developed characters, a complex plot, mysteries, prophecy, viscerally-felt action and a protagonist to root for * KV Johansen *\u003cbr\u003eGritty and well-drawn, this makes a rich treat for George R.R. Martin fans * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Pariah\u003c\/i\u003e 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. With bloody twists and turns aplenty, this novel is destined to become a favourite of the grimdark community * Grimdark Magazine *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Martyr \u003c\/i\u003econtinues the brilliance of \u003ci\u003eThe Pariah \u003c\/i\u003ewith more grit and adventure that Anthony Ryan fans and newcomers will devour * Grimdark Magazine *\u003cbr\u003eA perfect fantasy book . . . Anthony Ryan continues to write incredible, gritty fantasy that ticks every box every time * FanFiAddict *\u003cbr\u003eRyan again showcases his gift for epic fantasy in his excellent sequel to \u003ci\u003eThe Pariah\u003c\/i\u003e * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *\u003cbr\u003eGritty and well-drawn, this makes a rich treat for George R.R. Martin fans * Publishers Weekly (stared review) *\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48733703864663,"sku":"9780356514604","price":10.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780356514604.jpg?v=1720001309","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-martyr-9780356514604","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}