Tower Lord

"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 Janus's vision of a Greater Unified Realm drowned in the blood of brave men fighting for a cause Vaelin alone knows was forged f...

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Main Author: Ryan, Anthony
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Ace Books, 2014.
Series:Ryan, Anthony. Raven's Shadow novel ; bk. 2.
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Summary:"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 Janus's 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 Janus's 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 Janus's 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"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:608 pages ; 24 cm.
ISBN:9780425265628 (hardback)
0425265625 (hardback)
9780425265635 (paperback)
Author Notes:Anthony Ryan is a British writer of fantasy, science fiction and non-fiction. Ryan had a career in the British Civil Service, but after the success of his first novel, Blood Song, he became a full-time writer. He also writes the Slab City Blues series of science fiction novellas.

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