The Pariah
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4.5 • 95 Ratings
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- $29.99
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- $29.99
Publisher Description
"A gritty, heart-pounding tale of betrayal and bloody vengeance. I loved every single word." —John Gwynne
The Pariah begins a new epic fantasy series of action, intrigue and magic from Anthony Ryan, a master storyteller who has taken the fantasy world by storm.
Born into the troubled kingdom of Albermaine, Alwyn Scribe is raised as an outlaw. Quick of wit and deft with a blade, Alwyn is content with the freedom of the woods and the comradeship of his fellow thieves. But an act of betrayal sets him on a new path - one of blood and vengeance, which eventually leads him to a soldier's life in the king's army.
Fighting under the command of Lady Evadine Courlain, a noblewoman beset by visions of a demonic apocalypse, Alwyn must survive war and the deadly intrigues of the nobility if he hopes to claim his vengeance. But as dark forces, both human and arcane, gather to oppose Evadine's rise, Alwyn faces a choice: can he be a warrior, or will he always be an outlaw?
"This makes a rich treat for George R.R. Martin fans." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
For more from Anthony Ryan, check out: Raven's Shadow TrilogyBlood SongTower LordQueen of Fire Raven's Blade DuologyThe Wolf's CallThe Black Song The Draconis Memoria TrilogyThe Waking FireThe Legion of FlameThe Empire of Ashes
Customer Reviews
Outlaw good
This book will have you edge as you find in hours of listening will turn effortlessly. I for one can’t wait till next book.
The Pariah
I bought the audiobook without listening to a sample. Big mistake. The narration is an inarticulate, breathy mess. There is no pacing, no differentiation of characters, no sense of drama. Accents are not well done; I never knew who was speaking. Finally, words are slurred, making me question the sobriety of the narrator. I deleted this audiobook after one hour of listening. Time to burn a bridge. The book may be spiffy, but I won’t revisit this author and will run from any other book read aloud by Steven Brand.