Upon the Forge of Battle
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By Anthony Ryan
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- On Sale
- Aug 25, 2026
- Page Count
- 576 pages
- Publisher
- Orbit
- ISBN-13
- 9780316574655
Thera Blackspear was once champion to the Sister Queens. Now she's a queen herself, with Elvine as her spear maiden, wielding a weapon forged by the gods. But while the traitorous Sister Lore plots in the shadows, Ascarlia will never be safe.
Felnir has won a crown of his own and forged a kingdom at the tip of his divine blade. Yet his dreams are troubled by visions of the brother he thought long dead. A brother who needs his help, and whom Felnir would give anything to save – even his hard-won kingship.
Ruhlin's many victories have made him a hero to the Morvek, who believe he is the prophesied saviour who will overthrow their Nihlvarian enemies. But now he finds himself a prisoner of the Vortigurn, the King of Nihlvar, who has secrets and schemes of his own.
Secrets that could unmake the world.
Upon the Forge of Battle is the epic conclusion to Anthony Ryan's Age of Wrath trilogy, a gripping fantasy saga of bloody retribution, deadly intrigue, and soaring heroism.
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"Rich world building, well-developed characters, and shocking betrayals are precisely what readers expect from Anthony Ryan as he kicks off the Age of Wrath trilogy."Booklist on A Tide of Black Steel
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"A gripping epic ... Ryan distinguishes himself with deep dives into his characters’ psyches and motivations. This is an exciting start."Publishers Weekly on A Tide of Black Steel
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“Gritty and well-drawn, this makes a rich treat for George R.R. Martin fans.”Publishers Weekly on The Pariah (starred review)
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"A gritty, heart-pounding tale of betrayal and bloody vengeance. I loved every single word."John Gwynne on The Pariah
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"A master storyteller."Mark Lawrence on The Pariah
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"Ryan again showcases his gift for epic fantasy in his excellent sequel to The Pariah . . . . Ryan’s evocative prose enhances the suspenseful, intricate story, and the cliffhanger ending will have fans counting the days until the next volume. This fires on all cylinders."Publishers Weekly on The Martyr (starred review)
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"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 should find this debut much to their liking."Library Journal on Blood Song
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"[Blood Song] certainly has it all: great coming-of-age tale, compelling character and a fast-paced plot. If [Ryan's] first book is any indication of things to come, then all fantasy readers should rejoice."Michael J. Sullivan on Blood Song
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"Ryan hits all the high notes of epic fantasy--a gritty setting, ancient magics, ruthless intrigue, divided loyalties and bloody action."Publishers Weekly on Blood Song
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"Readers who enjoy their fantasy fast and furious will find Ryan's latest to be an immensely satisfying, top-notch adventure fantasy."Kirkus on Wolf's Call
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"Robin Hobb meets Joe Abercrombie in a story that delivers so many gut-wrenching blows. This is fantasy with a totally legendary feel; it's epic in every regard."Fantasy Book Review on The Wolf's Call
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"[A] thrilling deep dive into fantasy warfare."Publishers Weekly on The Wolf's Call
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