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The Pariah
- The Covenant of Steel, Book 1
- Narrated by: Steven Brand
- Length: 19 hrs and 57 mins
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Publisher's Summary
When the task is a killing, be quick and make sure of it.
Torment is an indulgence.
Save it for only the most deserving.
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?
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Critic Reviews
"A master storyteller." (Mark Lawrence)
"A gritty, heart-pounding tale of betrayal and bloody vengeance. I loved every single word." (John Gwynne)
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- Frosty
- 18-11-2021
good book will listen to the next
loved it will definitely buy the next in series can't wait for it thank for a good read
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- Boris
- 31-08-2021
simply amazing
one of the best books I had please reading to date. characters are rich and well developed. story keeps you on the edge of the sit throughout entire adventure. a must read!
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- Jason G Cody
- 13-11-2021
great
a great story, engaging characters and a great performance by the narrator. would recommend it as a great listen.
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- Anonymous User
- 28-03-2022
a gripping tail!
excellent! well worth the read :-) is an excellent storyteller. can't wait for the second book of the series. :-)
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- Zack
- 12-07-2023
Great story and even better pacing
What i hate most about a book is when the author spends 20 minutes describing the weather. This book does none of this, cutting straight to it and get's the story going and what a great story its been. Hope the rest of the books in this story stay to this standard.
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- Glenn Hopping
- 30-09-2023
Adequate but barely
narrator was good, but I struggled to keep interested. needed to move quicker.. did like most of the characters.
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- michael clarke
- 08-12-2021
Gripping
Anthony Ryan is a master of his craft. Like the Raven’s Shadow books, the hero of The Covenant of Steel is flawed but posses a particular strength and unique qualities that makes you hope for his success. Ryan’s narrative is flawless - characters are exquisitely crafted, the scenery dark and detailed and the action perfectly described - from the hidden knife thrust to the trading of sword strokes. Again Steven Brand is the perfect performer. I love his accent, timbre and pace. He doesn’t need to adopt a voice for each character like some narrators, the narrative is so mesmerising and Brand’s narration so enthralling it’s not required. If you love fantasy, you will love The Pariah.
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- BRONWYN AUHL
- 28-03-2022
Captivating storytelling
It took some time to warm up to this book in both narration and prose, but once I did it was awesome. Different from many other generic fantasy worlds, this one feels so much more alive with unique characters fitting well into a well crafted world. This easily fits into one of my top 10.
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- Anonymous User
- 15-06-2022
Anthony Ryan's best work to date
Ryan's previous books are excellent. And this bests them, comfortably. Highly recommended. The performance is topnotch too.
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- QuietNoise
- 14-03-2024
A solid listen
I enjoyed this though I found that some plot points were handed to Alwyn by a character with the right knowledge at the right time. Still, it was a good listen and I will probably go back for the rest of the trilogy.
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