Upon the Forge of Battle

As the Age of Wrath reaches its bloody conclusion, the world will be reforged in steel and fire . . .

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.

Praise for Anthony Ryan

'A gritty, heart-pounding tale of betrayal and bloody vengeance' John Gwynne

'Sprawling in scope, forged with depth of lore and living history, full of betrayals and deaths and twists and epic battles' Grimdark Magazine

'Gritty and well-drawn, this makes a rich treat for George R. R. Martin fans' Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Books by Anthony Ryan

• Age of Wrath
  
  
• A Tide of Black Steel
  
  
• Born of an Iron Storm
  
  
• Upon the Forge of Battle
  
  
• Raven's Shadow
  
  
• Blood Song
  
  
• Tower Lord
  
  
• Queen of Fire
  
  
• Raven's Blade
  
  
• The Wolf's Call
  
  
• The Black Song
  
  
• Draconis Memoria
  
  
• The Waking Fire
  
  
• The Legion of Flame
  
  
• The Empire of Ashes
  
  
• The Covenant of Steel
  
  
• The Pariah
  
  
• The Martyr
  
  
• The Traitor
  
  
• Writing as A. J. Ryan
  
  
• Red River Seven
  
  
• The Feeding
  
  

About the Author

Anthony Ryan lives in London and is the New York Times bestselling author of the Raven's Shadow and Draconis Memoria series. He previously worked in a variety of roles for the UK government, but now writes full time. His interests include art, science and the unending quest for the perfect pint of real ale.