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Anthony Ryan

Writer of fantasy, science fiction, and very occasional non-fiction.

After a long career in the British Civil Service Ryan took up writing full time after the success of his first novel Blood Song, Book One of the Raven’s Shadow trilogy which has been purchased by Penguin US, published in July 2013. He also wrote the Draconis Memoria trilogy and the Raven’s Blade duology, the sci-fi noir series Slab City Blues, and The Seven Swords series of fantasy novellas.

Anthony Ryan is the New York Times bestselling author of the Raven’s Shadow novels, including Blood Song, Tower Lord, and Queen of Fire, and the Draconis Memoria series, including The Waking Fire. He lives in London, where he is at work on his next book.

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A Tide of Black Steel

Anthony Ryan, 2024
5 ratings

§ About Anthony Ryan's books

Books on SansFiction
1
Published
2024

The book: A Tide of Black Steel (2024)

From the international bestselling author Anthony Ryan comes the spectacular first novel in a new epic new fantasy trilogy inspired by Norse mythology. 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.

Common questions about Anthony Ryan

Who is Anthony Ryan?
After a long career in the British Civil Service Ryan took up writing full time after the success of his first novel Blood Song, Book One of the Raven’s Shadow trilogy which has been purchased by Penguin US, published in July 2013. He also wrote the Draconis Memoria trilogy and the Raven’s Blade duology, the sci-fi noir series Slab City Blues, and The Seven Swords series of fantasy novellas.
What is Anthony Ryan best known for?
Anthony Ryan is best known for A Tide of Black Steel, published in 2024 with 5 ratings and a 3.9 average. It is the most-rated of Anthony Ryan's books on SansFiction.