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Anthony’s 2023 Year in Books
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A Tide of Black Steel – Upcoming Advance Review Copy Giveaway
My advance review copies of A Tide of Black Steel – Book One of the Age of Wrath trilogy – have arrived. I’ll be running a mailing list giveaway for signed copies next week. Click the link below to join the mailing list if you’re not already a member.
JOIN THE ANTHONY RYAN MAILING LISTOrbit US are also running a e-ARC giveaway for on Goodreads if anyone wants to double their chances of winning
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Blood Song (Raven's Shadow, #1)
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2011
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79 editions
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Tower Lord (Raven's Shadow, #2)
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2014
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3 editions
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Queen of Fire (Raven's Shadow, #3)
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2015
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47 editions
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The Waking Fire (The Draconis Memoria, #1)
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2016
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37 editions
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The Pariah (Covenant of Steel, #1)
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2021
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32 editions
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The Wolf's Call (Raven's Blade, #1)
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2019
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32 editions
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The Legion of Flame (The Draconis Memoria, #2)
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2017
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32 editions
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The Martyr (Covenant of Steel #2)
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2022
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20 editions
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The Black Song (Raven's Blade, #2)
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2020
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29 editions
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The Empire of Ashes (The Draconis Memoria, #3)
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2018
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31 editions
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| HM Long's DARK WATER DAUGHTER is a deftly executed and highly entertaining combination of high seas adventure and flintlock fantasy, enriched by a duo of engaging leads and an original take on magic. A tale that deserves to rank alongside RJ Barker's ...more | |
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| JL Worrad’s Pennyblade doesn't so much reinvent well-worn fantasy tropes as stab them to death in a dark alley. Kyra Cal'Adra is a lethally alluring protagonist weaving an intricate tale rich in ferocious action and multifaceted intrigue, all topped ...more | |
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“Knowledge is what shapes us, little brothers,” he told them, for once his smile was absent, his tone entirely serious. “It makes us who we are. What we know informs everything we do and every decision we make.”
― Blood Song
― Blood Song
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Thank you so much for accepting my friend request, and thank you for your Raven's Shadow series, absolutely awesome. Always keep Vaelin in my heart, man, thank you!
Immortal wrote: "Thank you for accepting my friend request, Mr Ryan. It means a lot to me."My Pleasure. Thanks for reading.
Thank you for accepting my friend request, Mr Ryan. It means a lot to me.
Hi Anthony!Thank you very much for sending me Queen of Fire as a part of the giveaway. I received it yesterday so I thought I should thank you in person. So thank you!:D (As you can see, I'm really very thrilled) I just started reading it and promise to write a review as soon as I'm done. Cheers! :)
Anthony wrote: "Zoe wrote: "Hi Anthony ! Glad to see "Raven's shadow" among the best on this list..here is the link
http://www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/comme......"
It would be much higher than it is if it were a bit better known. I advertise your book every chance I get.
Anthony wrote: "Zoe wrote: "Hi Anthony ! Glad to see "Raven's shadow" among the best on this list..here is the link
http://www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/comme......"
Is place well deserved Sir !
Zoe wrote: "Hi Anthony ! Glad to see "Raven's shadow" among the best on this list..here is the link
http://www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/comme...
You sh..."
Thanks Zoe, can't believe I'm placed higher than The Liveship Traders.
Hi Anthony ! Glad to see "Raven's shadow" among the best on this list..here is the link
http://www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/comme...
You should be proud.
Zoe wrote: "Thanks for the friend acceptance.i am glad I found and read your work.looking forward to read more of your projects."Thanks Zoe, much appreciated.
Thanks for the friend acceptance.i am glad I found and read your work.looking forward to read more of your projects.
Tracey wrote: "Thanks for accepting. Really Loving Blood Song!"Glad you like it. Check back in July for bk 2
Thanks for accepting. Really Loving Blood Song!
Shashi wrote: "Thank you for becoming my friend. I just finished your book and I can't breath :D I am going to be so book hungover for the next few days it is not even funny. I have not felt this way since I firs..."Thanks Shashi. Book hangovers are the worst kind of hangover, only to be cured with more books.
Thank you for becoming my friend. I just finished your book and I can't breath :D I am going to be so book hungover for the next few days it is not even funny. I have not felt this way since I first read Patrick Rothfuss. You sir, are amazing. And I can't wait to read your next book!
This is so Fantastic! Currently reading your book and it's really a WOW! Thanks for accepting my request! Hope to read more of your books soon, Master. :)
For all your fans:If anyone wants a signed copy of the UK Version of Blood Song when it comes out Goldsboro Books has them. They Ship to the US! :
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Thank you for becoming my friend.I loved your Blood Song very much,looking forward to read more of your work.
Best wishes in achieving everything you have put your mind to!
A new fan ♥
Thanks for all you do, it means a lot to us fans!