The Martyr - Anthony Ryan

\nDeadly feuds and ancient secrets spell war in the second novel of The Covenant of Steel, a new epic series of action, intrigue, and magic from a master storyteller who has taken the fantasy world by storm. \nTimes 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. \n \nYet 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. \n \nSent 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. \n \nThis makes a rich treat for George R.R. Martin fans. --Publishers Weekly (starred review) on The Pariah \n \nFor more from Anthony Ryan, check out: \nThe Covenant of Steel \nThe Pariah \nThe Martyr \n \nRaven's Shadow Trilogy \nBlood Song \nTower Lord \nQueen of Fire \n \nRaven's Blade Duology \nThe Wolf's Call \nThe Black Song \n \nThe Draconis Memoria Trilogy \nThe Waking Fire \nThe Legion of Flame \nThe Empire of Ashes\n