Ace Hardcover
July 2014
On Sale: July 1, 2014
Featuring: Vaelin Al Sorna
624 pages ISBN: 0425265625 EAN: 9780425265628 Kindle: B00G3L6ML6 Hardcover / e-Book Add to Wish List
In Blood Song, Anthony Ryan introduced readers to βa fascinating world of conflicting religions and the wars fought in the name of those faithsβ (Library Journal). Now Ryanβs epic tale continues as Vaelin Al Sorna discovers that there is no escape from the call of destiny…
βThe blood-song rose with an unexpected tune, a warm hum mingling recognition with an impression of safety. He had a sense it was welcoming him home.β
Vaelin Al Sorna, warrior of the Sixth Order, called Darkblade, called Hope Killer. The greatest warrior of his day, and witness to the greatest defeat of his nation: King Janusβs vision of a Greater Unified Realm drowned in the blood of brave men fighting for a cause Vaelin alone knows was forged from a lie. Sick at heart, he comes home, determined to kill no more. Named Tower Lord of the Northern Reaches by King Janusβs grateful heir, he can perhaps find peace in a colder, more remote land far from the intrigues of a troubled Realm.
But those gifted with the blood-song are never destined to live a quiet life. Many died in King Janusβs wars, but many survived, and Vaelin is a target, not just for those seeking revenge but for those who know what he can do. The Faith has been sundered, and many have no doubt who their leader should be. The new King is weak, but his sister is strong. The blood-song is powerful, rich in warning and guidance in times of trouble, but is only a fraction of the power available to others who understand more of its mysteries. Something moves against the Realm, something that commands mighty forces, and Vaelin will find to his great regret that when faced with annihilation, even the most reluctant hand must eventually draw a sword.
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