About the book
From the international bestselling author Anthony Ryan comes the spectacular first novel in a new epic fantasy trilogy inspired by Norse mythology.
A new age has dawned. An age of blood and steel. An age of wrath.
\"A gripping epic.\" ––Publishers Weekly
The land of Ascarlia, a fabled realm of bloodied steel and epic sagas, has been ruled by the Sister Queens for centuries. No one has dared question their rule.
Until now.
Whispers speak of longships of mysterious tattooed warriors, sailing under the banners of a murderous cult of oath-breakers long thought extinct. A tide of black steel that threatens to vanquish all in its path.
Thera of the Blackspear, favored servant of the Sister Queens, is ordered to uncover the truth. As Thera sails north, her reviled brother, Felnir, sets out on his own adventure. He hopes to find the Vault of the Altvar – the treasure room of the gods – and win the Sister Queens’ favor at his sister’s expense.
Both siblings – along with a brilliant young scribe and a prisoner with a terrifying, primal power – will play a part in the coming storm.
The Age of Wrath has begun.
For more from Anthony Ryan, check out:
Covenant of Steel
The Pariah
The Martyr
The Traitor
Editions of A Tide of Black Steel
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780316574587
- EBook
- ISBN 9780316574594
Read an Excerpt
From the international bestselling author Anthony Ryan comes the spectacular first novel in a new epic fantasy trilogy inspired by Norse mythology.
A new age has dawned. An age of blood and steel. An age of wrath.
\"A gripping epic.\" ––Publishers Weekly
The land of Ascarlia, a fabled realm of bloodied steel and epic sagas, has been ruled by the Sister Queens for centuries. No one has dared question their rule.
Until now.
Whispers speak of longships of mysterious tattooed warriors, sailing under the banners of a murderous cult of oath-breakers long thought extinct. A tide of black steel that threatens to vanquish all in its path.
Thera of the Blackspear, favored servant of the Sister Queens, is ordered to uncover the truth. As Thera sails north, her reviled brother, Felnir, sets out on his own adventure. He hopes to find the Vault of the Altvar – the treasure room of the gods – and win the Sister Queens’ favor at his sister’s expense.
Both siblings – along with a brilliant young scribe and a prisoner with a terrifying, primal power – will play a part in the coming storm.
The Age of Wrath has begun.
For more from Anthony Ryan, check out:
Covenant of Steel
The Pariah
The Martyr
The Traitor
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Tide of Black Steel about?
From the international bestselling author Anthony Ryan comes the spectacular first novel in a new epic fantasy trilogy inspired by Norse mythology.
A new age has dawned. An age of blood and steel. An age of wrath.
\"A gripping epic.\" ––Publishers Weekly
The land of Ascarlia, a fabled realm of bloodied steel and epic sagas, has been ruled by the Sister Queens for centuries. No one has dared question their rule.
Until now.
Whispers speak of longships of mysterious tattooed warriors, sailing under the banners of a murderous cult of oath-breakers long thought extinct. A tide of black steel that threatens to vanquish all in its path.
Thera of the Blackspear, favored servant of the Sister Queens, is ordered to uncover the truth. As Thera sails north, her reviled brother, Felnir, sets out on his own adventure. He hopes to find the Vault of the Altvar – the treasure room of the gods – and win the Sister Queens’ favor at his sister’s expense.
Both siblings – along with a brilliant young scribe and a prisoner with a terrifying, primal power – will play a part in the coming storm.
The Age of Wrath has begun.
For more from Anthony Ryan, check out:
Covenant of Steel
The Pariah
The Martyr
The Traitor
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A Tide of Black Steel?
Fiction > Fantasy > Epic fantasy / high fantasy
Where can I read a sample of A Tide of Black Steel?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780316574587
Is A Tide of Black Steel part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Age of Wrath
Who is/are the Author/s of the book A Tide of Black Steel?
Anthony Ryan
Who is the Publisher of the book A Tide of Black Steel?
Orbit
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
A Tide of Black Steel is available as paperback(ISBN 9780316574587) and ebook(ISBN 9780316574594)
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